Grumeti Lodge Manager

About the role

&Beyond is looking for a Lodge Manager for Grumeti River Lodge, a permanent live-in position in the Mara Region of Tanzania. The role covers overall management of the lodge, including operations, guest experience, finance, staff and infrastructure, and requires willingness to travel between camps and lodges.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the lodge's operations, guest experience, kitchen, finance and staff, and lead the senior management team.
• Create, manage and control budgets and forecasts with the Lodge Administrator and Regional Finance Manager, and manage the camp CAPEX programmes.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure, IT, security, emergency response and fire control, and review healthcare facilities and evacuation arrangements.
• Handle environmental health (waste, sanitation, mosquito and pest control) and liaise with local, regional and national government and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local licensing and permits, and meet sustainability targets year on year.
• Work with Wild Impact on conservation and community projects, and run the lodge's social media and internal communications.
• Build on the guest experience, keep brand standards visible, and complete camp to-do lists within budget while maximising procurement efficiency.

Required profile

• At least 3-5 years of management experience in a 5-star boutique operation; lodge and camp management experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading diverse teams and a practical approach to maintenance.
• Mobile camping and safari experience is advantageous.
• Fluent English is essential.

Required skills

• Competent financial and IT skills.
• Hospitality and service training experience.
• Attention to detail, high standards and excellent communication.

What we offer

• Permanent live-in position in the Mara Region, Tanzania.
• Medical and travel allowance as per &Beyond policy.