Lodge Manager & Camp Host at Karibu Camps & Lodges

Lodge Manager & Camp Host

Location: Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-time | Live-in with scheduled rotational leave

We are hiring a Lodge Manager to lead operations at one of our premium lodges in Tanzania. This role is ideal for a Tanzanian national with proven experience in luxury hospitality, team leadership, and guest engagement. The Lodge Manager will oversee a multidisciplinary team and ensure that every guest experience reflects the highest standards of service, comfort, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily lodge operations across all departments (F&B, housekeeping, front office, maintenance)
  • Personally welcome guests, oversee their lodge journey, and ensure satisfaction throughout their stay
  • Supervise a team of 50+ staff, ensuring professionalism, motivation, and efficiency
  • Ensure proper implementation of standards in service, cleanliness, safety, and facility upkeep
  • Liaise with guides and drivers as guests arrive or depart the lodge
  • Review and validate operational reports, stock records, and maintenance logs
  • Supervise off-site finance and procurement teams; ensure accurate reporting via SAP and ResRequest
  • Identify operational improvements without micromanaging individual departments
  • Ensure health and safety compliance and respond effectively to incidents

Qualifications

  • Tanzanian citizen with fluency in English and Swahili
  • Minimum 10 years of management experience in a lodge or luxury hospitality property
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a guest-first approach
  • Familiarity with SAP and ResRequest systems preferred
  • Comfortable living in a remote setting with scheduled leave rotations
  • Proven ability to lead diverse teams while maintaining high performance and morale

This is a live-in role with full accommodation and meals provided. The position is based in a remote natural setting and requires adaptability, integrity, and dedication to delivering a world-class guest experience.

Application Process:

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit their CV along with a brief cover letter indicating their preferred deployment location (if any) to:

[email protected]

Subject line: Application for Lodge Manager & Camp Host – [Your Name]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process

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