Management Couple
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Start free — we apply for you →The property offers luxury tented accommodation, a restaurant, bar, spa, and conferencing and wedding facilities, so all-round hospitality experience across guest-facing and back-of-house operations will serve you well here. The ideal pairing would bring an F&B Manager and a General Manager skill set, though any combination of relevant experience will be considered.
Core Criteria
- Previous experience in senior lodge management, food and beverage management, or general management within a luxury hospitality setting
- Strong understanding of front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including F&B service standards and stock control
- Proven staff management, training, and leadership ability
- Sound financial acumen: budgeting, cost control, and reporting
- Experience with reservations and lodge management software
- Excellent guest relations skills and a polished, professional manner
- Ability to run a remote property with independence and sound judgement
- Flexible, resilient, and comfortable with the demands of a live-in bush environment
Candidate Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the lodge, spa, and conferencing operations
- Manage food and beverage operations, including menu input, stock control, and service standards
- Lead, train, and manage lodge staff across departments
- Handle guest relations, ensuring a seamless and memorable stay from arrival to departure
- Manage budgets, costings, and monthly reporting
- Oversee supplier relationships, ordering, and stock management
- Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are consistently maintained
- Coordinate with reservations to manage occupancy, weddings, and conferencing bookings
- Step in across departments as needed to maintain smooth operations
Package Offer
- This is a live-in position for couples without children
- A live-out option may be considered for couples with children (schools are accessible nearby)
- Pets may be considered for the right candidates
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