Cluster General Manager - Beachfront Properties, Tanzania

About the role

An established international hospitality group with over 10 years of operations, representing beachfront properties in Tanzania, is looking for a hands-on Cluster General Manager to lead daily operations across two properties. The role reports to the Director of Hospitality, starts in February or March 2027, and is based on-site across the cluster properties.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the properties, maximizing efficiency through effective resource cross-utilization.
• Drive financial performance and profitability, improving ADR, RevPAR and occupancy rates.
• Conduct quality control audits of current processes and quickly address operational gaps.
• Lead from the front with a team of local East Africans and international expats, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Engage with existing and new corporate and leisure clients to grow revenue.

Required profile

• 8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality industry.
• Proven management experience in mainland Africa (absolute deal-breaker).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.
• A hands-on leadership style, preferring to work on the ground with the team.

Required skills

• Track record of managing company P&L statements and analyzing hotel financial KPIs (absolute deal-breaker).
• Ability to manage revenue metrics such as ADR, RevPAR and occupancy.

What we offer

• Net salary of $6,000-$7,000 USD per month after Tanzanian taxes and social security, plus an annual performance bonus tied to business KPIs.
• Family relocation package: full family visa sponsorship, family medical insurance and an annual flight ticket allowance.
• Free accommodation, company car, fuel allowance and mobile allowance.