Lodge Manager job at Selous Kinga Lodge

Employment opportunities – Selous Kinga Lodge

Selous Kinga Lodge is a premium safari lodge located in the breathtaking Selous area, offering an exclusive experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers. We provide quality hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and memorable safari experiences in one of Tanzania’s renowned wildlife destinations.

We are looking for qualified, experienced, and passionate professionals to join our team in the following positions:

Lodge Manager

Job Summary

The Lodge Manager will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management and smooth operation of the lodge, ensuring high standards of hospitality, guest satisfaction, staff performance, facility maintenance, and business performance.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the lodge and ensure all activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Provide a welcoming lodge environment and maintain high standards of guest service and hospitality.
• Manage, supervise, train, develop, motivate, and monitor lodge staff to ensure effective performance.
• Maintain a safe, harmonious, and enjoyable working environment for employees.
• Lead by example and promote a positive and professional work culture.
• Manage unforeseen circumstances effectively and respond appropriately to changing operational conditions.
• Identify operational issues and take timely and appropriate action to resolve them.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable laws, HR requirements, and tourism grading standards.
• Maintain good working relationships with other companies and departments within the group.
• Oversee lodge facilities, infrastructure, assets, and technical maintenance to ensure they are properly maintained and utilized.
• Work closely with the Finance Department on lodge financial administration, budgeting, and bookkeeping matters.
• Plan, organize, implement, monitor, evaluate, and report on lodge operations and performance.
• Develop short- and long-term operational plans to support the sustainability and growth of the lodge as a tourism destination.
• Develop and implement an appropriate business plan for the lodge.
• Monitor business performance and ensure lodge assets and resources are utilized effectively to maximize revenue.
• Ensure the lodge maintains required service, infrastructure, and operational quality standards.
• Provide regular operational and performance updates to the General Manager and immediately escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Ensure staff and lodge operations comply with established policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by management from time to time.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for to:

Email: hr@stantourstz.com