General Manager: Emily Hobhouse Museum in Cornwall

7 months ago


Cape Winelands District Municipality, South Africa Babylonstoren Full time

The Emily Hobhouse Museum to be opened in St Ive, near Liskeard, Cornwall (UK), has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager. The role includes overseeing visitor attraction, the museum experience, kitchen garden and restaurant.

Requirements

A qualification in hospitality management or business managementRelevant experience in hotel management, restaurant management or visitor attractionExcellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skillsAbility to manage a teamSome experience of financial managementEnthusiasm and the ability to maintain high standards under pressureFluent in English and AfrikaansInterest in South African history will be to your advantage

Responsibilities

Building and leading a team of museum personnel across various departments (exhibitions, restaurant, maintenance)Creating a pleasant guest experienceUpkeep of all museum installations, of which some could be technically complexOversee management of restaurant teamManaging site maintenance, including gardens and groundsDefining long-term goals, developing business models, and implementing such plansBuilding on employee strengths and positioning teams accordinglyManaging suppliers and building strong community relationsManaging the museum’s operations and budget

Package

A competitive annual packageAccommodation on siteInternational travelCommencement: As soon as possible

Kindly send your CV, including a recent photograph, current address, motivation for applying and salary expectation to [email protected].



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