General Manager at Wildlife Lodge

2 weeks ago

Kruger National Park, South Africa Camino Recruit Full time
Our client is seeking an experienced and competent General Manager with previous F&B experience in a wildlife setting. The General Manager will oversee critical aspects of general management, staff development, and performance. Your role is pivotal in maintaining the property's reputation aligned with the MFC brand.

If you're a seasoned professional passionate about hospitality and dedicated to ensuring a positive guest experience, explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Contribute to the success of an innovative property committed to sustainable tourism and conservation.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

  • Regularly meet with the General Manager of Operations to provide updates on property operations.
  • Attend necessary meetings with the MFC Leadership team.
  • Uphold and maintain the MFC brand image at the property level.
  • Act as a key ambassador for MFC and its brands, hosting site inspections, engaging with the market, and interacting with journalists.
  • Ensure compliance with established MFC and property standards.
  • Maintain an effective management structure aligned with current hospitality trends.
  • Conduct monthly oneonone meetings with managers and HODs.
  • Assist in filling vacant management positions.
  • Facilitate optimal procurement agreements for the property and MFC.
  • Ensure the property remains innovative in guest experience and aligned with industry trends.
  • Responsively address guest queries and complaints constructively.

DEVELOPMENT & STAFF MANAGEMENT

  • Identify and develop individuals displaying potential for higher positions within the property and MFC group.
  • Implement training programs and coordinate with internal and external trainers.
  • Support crossproperty training opportunities for employees.
  • Provide effective leadership, including mediation, to subordinates.
  • Participate in Operations forums to align management teams and foster teamwork.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Drive the implementation of MFC Performance Management and Succession Planning processes.
  • Effectively implement the MFC Performance Management system.
  • Define company/property KPIs in collaboration with senior management and HODs.
  • Define personal KPIs for staff members in consultation with HODs.
  • Organize and participate in Performance Planning discussions and Reviews.
  • Conduct regular, meaningful performance appraisals with followups on action plans.

COMMUNITY

  • Establish and support community partnerships to present the property positively to relevant stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Minimum 35 years of management experience in a wildlife setting.
  • Strong financial acumen and computer literacy, with experience in monthly financial reporting and budgeting.
  • F&B background is advantageous.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite.
  • Possess a valid Code 08 driver's license and reliable transport.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, high standards, and excellent hygiene principles.
  • Embrace a guestfocused philosophy with commitment to the MORE brand and experience.
  • Exhibit excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a focus on honest communication.
  • Embody a team player mentality with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
  • Possess excellent time management, selfdiscipline, interpersonal, and problemsolving skills.
  • Demonstrate a proactive, initiativedriven, and creative approach.
  • Display commitment, loyalty, adaptability, and flexibility.
  • Work accurately under pressure.
  • Possess people skills with tolerance, patience, and care.
  • Showcase leadership skills with a passion for development and skills transfer.
  • Exhibit an energetic and proactive nature, understanding and developing the Guest Experience to exceptional standards.
  • Be passionate about sustainable tourism and conservation.

Salary:
R50, R75,000.00 per month

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