Recruitment Agency: Kendrick Recruitment
Position: Lodge Management Couple
Employer: Confidential Luxury Safari Lodge
Location: Tanzania
Industry: Luxury Hospitality, Safari Tourism & Lodge Operations
Salary: Negotiable, Based on Experience
Accommodation: Live-in Accommodation Provided
Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lodge Management Couple to join a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Tanzania.
This opportunity is suitable for an established hospitality management couple with complementary professional expertise and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
The successful candidates will oversee lodge operations, lead departmental teams, maintain high service standards and support efficient financial and operational management.
The position requires individuals who are comfortable living and working in a remote safari environment for extended periods.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lodge Operations Management
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Oversee day-to-day lodge operations.
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Maintain high standards of hospitality service throughout the property.
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Ensure smooth coordination between operational departments.
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Identify and implement improvements in lodge efficiency and service delivery.
2. Guest Experience and Service Excellence
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Deliver exceptional guest experiences from arrival to departure.
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Maintain luxury hospitality service standards.
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Monitor guest satisfaction and respond effectively to operational challenges.
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Promote continuous improvement in the guest experience.
3. Team Leadership and Management
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Lead, motivate and manage a diverse hospitality workforce.
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Coordinate activities across multiple lodge departments.
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Support effective communication and operational accountability.
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Resolve operational and staffing challenges professionally.
4. Financial and Cost Management
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Manage operational budgets.
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Oversee stock control and costing.
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Monitor expenditure and support cost efficiency.
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Maintain financial discipline in lodge operations.
5. Property Maintenance and Housekeeping
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Oversee maintenance standards throughout the property.
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Ensure housekeeping operations meet luxury hospitality expectations.
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Coordinate operational requirements to maintain guest comfort and property presentation.
6. Health, Safety and Environmental Management
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Implement and maintain health and safety policies.
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Support compliance with applicable environmental requirements.
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Promote safe working practices throughout the lodge.
7. Operational Performance Improvement
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Identify opportunities to strengthen service delivery.
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Improve guest satisfaction and operational consistency.
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Promote continuous improvement across lodge departments.
Key Qualifications and Experience
Hospitality Management Experience
Candidates should demonstrate:
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Proven experience in lodge or hotel management.
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Experience in luxury safari hospitality or remote lodge operations is preferred.
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Strong understanding of hospitality operations and service standards.
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Experience managing multidisciplinary hospitality teams.
Leadership and Management Skills
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Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Ability to motivate teams and coordinate departmental activities.
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Professional communication and sound operational judgement.
Financial Management
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Experience with budgeting and cost management.
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Understanding of stock control and operational costing.
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Ability to manage resources effectively.
Remote Lodge Readiness
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Willingness and ability to work in a remote location for extended periods.
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Commitment to exceptional guest service.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Complementary professional skills across the management couple.
Management Couple Profile
Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a couple whose combined experience supports effective luxury lodge management.
The advertisement does not prescribe separate titles or responsibilities for each partner. Applicants should demonstrate how their respective management skills complement one another across hospitality operations.
Salary and Employment Benefits
Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience.
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation provided.
Meals and Additional Benefits: To be discussed during the interview process.
The advertisement does not specify contract duration, rotational leave, transport arrangements or other employment conditions.
How to Apply
Interested and suitably qualified management couples should contact Kendrick Recruitment directly.
Recruitment Email: [email available with Premium] [link available with Premium]
Suggested Email Subject: Lodge Management Couple – Tanzania
Candidates should submit their updated CVs and provide details of their combined hospitality management experience.
Applicants are encouraged to highlight:
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Previous lodge or hotel management experience.
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Luxury safari hospitality experience.
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Individual and complementary management responsibilities.
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Leadership and guest service achievements.
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Budgeting, stock control and cost management experience.
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Availability for remote lodge employment.
Recruitment Feedback
Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.
Applicants who do not receive a response within seven working days should consider their application unsuccessful, as stated in the recruitment announcement.
