{"id":2639,"date":"2025-10-29T10:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/general-manager-at-beyond-serengeti-under-canvas\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T15:03:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T15:03:43","slug":"general-manager-at-beyond-serengeti-under-canvas","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=2639","title":{"rendered":"General Manager at Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas"},"content":{"rendered":"

&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single \u2018&Beyonder\u2019 makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason, we choose \u2018&Beyonders\u2019 very carefully \u2013 they are the strength and the future of this company.
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
\nRelationship building \u2013 with \u2013 staff, guests, governmental departments, the community, the industry (agents and other lodges),
\nDevelopment \u2013 working with the Wild Impact in community development, proactive wildlife conservation in the Serengeti and the people within the organization
\nBusiness efficiencies \u2013 cost control, local produce, quality of product
\nHuman Capital structure \u2013 maintaining and enhancing \u2013 understanding and adherence
\nProduct development on guest experience \u2013 lodge, food, game experience, all guest touch points
\nEngaging \u2013 with the people, the culture, the work style, the expectation
\nRegular assessment of the functionality, efficiency and strength of all operational equipment, vehicles, generators and buildings
\nProvide disciplined and inspirational leadership to the Serengeti Under Canvas team as well as effective management to ensure highest levels of productivity and service excellence
\nEnsure &Beyond values are actively engaged and nurtured within staff teams
\nOUTPUTS:
\nOverall responsibility for the effective management and running of Under Canvas Camps.
\nTo ensure both camps and brand are taken to the next level of service standards.
\nOverall Responsibility for budget creation and management. CAPEX structuring and planning responsibility.
\nOverall Day to Day Management of the camps, including Under Canvas one and two, and all the back of house departments
\nDaily meeting with Camps Managers and Heads of Department to discuss the daily plan, including arrivals, departures, maintenance, food, special requests, bush banqueting
\nCreate strategy for guest delight, staff welfare, health and safety and training. Ensure plan is implemented and managed throughout the year
\nCreate annual and monthly training plans for all departments and structure external training and exchanges with other lodges where possible
\nCreate and maintain skills development plan
\nCreating an environment where the &Beyond Golden Thread is continuously met and visible throughout the daily functioning of the camps
\nRevised \u2013 Jan 21
\nOverall responsibility for all human Capital in the camps, ensuring all labour relations, leave and medical funds are managed correctly
\nWork with Executive Chef to ensure menu and food are aligned to Camps quality standards and food budgets are being met and monitored
\nStructure and equipment \u2013 assessing, planning, budgeting and repair of all buildings and equipment
\nWork directly with head of housekeeping, head butler, and camp managers to ensure &Beyond Lodge and Service standards are always maintained and ensure costs and budgets are managed and not exceeded.
\nMentoring and coaching HOD\u2019s and junior managers
\nHosting all Agents and Media and VIP Groups
\nKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (QUALIFICATIONS OR TRAINING PROGRAMS)
\nAt least 10 years Management Experience in a 5-star operation
\nHotel Management certificate or related field
\nValid driving license
\nStrong financial capabilities
\nSKILLS REQUIRED:
\nEnergetic, proactive person with well-developed concept of the importance of providing world-class guest experience and the ability to provide that experience.
\nAware, evolved, energetic, compassionate, respectable, good communication and a strong leader.
\nLateral thinking ability
\nInitiative
\nMust be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
\nGood interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
\nAttention to detail
\nDiligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines
\nWillingness\/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
\nComputer and Financial Skills
\nPREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
\nExperience in the service industry, especially in dealing with guests and staff
\nPrevious experience in running a five-star operation with over 20 beds
\nAt least 5 years Management Experience in East Africa
\nThis is a permanent live-in position, based at &Beyond Under Canvas.
\nWe reserve the right to not make an appointment
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