Lodge Manager Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge Serengeti &Beyond designs personalised high-end tours in 13 countries in Africa, five in Asia and four in South America. &Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, and have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single ‘&Beyonder’ makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason we choose ‘&Beyonders’ very carefully – they are the strength and the future of this company. Key Outputs Overall management for &Beyond Grumeti River Lodge, including operations, guest experience, R&M, kitchen, financial and staff management and development Direct line management responsibility for the Grumeti River Lodge senior management team and indirectly for a team of staff Budget and forecast creation, management and control in conjunction with the Lodge Administrator and the Regional Finance Manager. Management of the camp CAPEX programs Human capital management and staff development Infrastructure – development and maintenance of all infrastructure IT – maintenance IT Security – security, emergency response and fire control Healthcare – reviewing healthcare facilities and evacuation arrangements Environmental health – waste, sanitation, mosquito and pest control Logistics – camp moving, set up and take down Government – liaison with local, regional and national Government and relevant stakeholders in conjunction with the Regional Manager. Compliance with local licensing, permits etc. Conservation – working with the Africa Foundation in conservation and community projects and partnerships arrangements Sustainability – responsible for ensuring sustainability targets are met and improved upon year on year Risk Assessment – ensure lodge is risk assessment compliant Lodge Marketing – management of the camp social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, etc. Ensure regular stories to the andBeyond team are distributed and that Grumeti River Lodge maintains a strong presence in internal comms (Bateleur Mag, etc) Must be willing to travel to and from the various camps and Lodges. HOSPITALITY Build upon the existing guest experience to create new ideas and to ensure the product remains fresh and modern, whilst staying true to the history of the area – this includes guest delights, accommodation, food, staff, activities Building relationships with new and repeat guests Maintaining and reinforcing an environment where the &Beyond Golden Thread and Brand Standards are continuously met and visible throughout the daily functioning of the property. Ensure camp to do lists are actioned and completed (within budget) Maximise efficiencies in procurement Knowledge Required At least 3 – 5 years Management Experience in a 5-star boutique operation Lodge and Camp management experience an advantage Hospitality and Service Training Experience Skills Required Energetic, proactive person with well-developed concept of the importance of providing a world-class guest experience, and the ability to provide that experience Passionate about sustainable tourism and conservation Driven, energetic, compassionate and ambitious, with strong leadership and mentoring skills. Unrelenting attention to detail and high standards Structured manager with experience of leading diverse teams Practical with some experience of maintenance Experience in mobile camping and safaris advantageous Open minded and able to think outside of the box The ability to motivate and inspire yourself and others Excellent interpersonal skills and communication Competent financial and IT skills Fluent in English essential TERMS AND CONDITIONS Medical and travel allowance as per andBeyond policy This is a permanent live-in position. We reserve the right not to make an appointment. CLICK HERE TO APPLY