Management Couple

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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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