Job Description

Assistant GM | Maasai Mara | Luxury Tented Camp Are you passionate about delivering unforgettable safari experiences in one of Africa's most iconic destinations? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced ASSISTANT GM to join the team at a prestigious tented camp located in the captivating Maasai Mara, Kenya. KEY OUTPUTS: Managerial:

• Assist the General Manager in the overall responsibility for the effective management on all levels at the Camp.
• Take over full responsibility once General Manager is on leave
• Assist to ensure the lodges and brand are taken to the next level of service standards and edge the product and meet expectations on guest feedback
• Assist in the overall responsibility for creating an environment of learning and development within the companys values and accountability of individuals.

Financial:

• Take responsibility in assisting the General Manager in creating and management of lodge budgets
• Work closely with the Lodge accountant to achieve budgets
• Responsible for operational strategizing and sourcing of the Companys standardised items and close assistance in operational orders and decision making.
• Assist in Capex structuring, planning and implementing
• Project managing of Capex and financial projects where needed
• Overall creative innovation for cost control and saving initiatives to stay within budget
• Assist in implementing of cost controls in collaboration with the Lodge Accountant.

Operational:

• Assist the General Manager in the overall Day to Day Management of all areas
• Daily meeting with Heads of Department to discuss the daily plan, including arrivals, departures, maintenance, food, special requests, bush banqueting, guest and staff delight
• Work closely with the Lodge Maintenance team to oversee and implement all maintenance projects and deliver maintenance standards.
• Direct responsibility to create new guest delights and ensure the team is performing within Companys standards to deliver an extraordinary guest experience.
• Upkeep of Best Operation Practices (BOPs), styling guides and daily communication with operations managers on guest & service details.
• Assist in working with Human Resources in the lodge, ensuring labour relations, leave and medical funds are managed correctly
• Assist in working with Executive chef to ensure menu and food are aligned to lodge quality standards and food budgets are being met and monitored
• Assist in working with Head Ranger to make sure standards of guiding standards are met
• Assist in working with Management Teams of both camps to strategize outputs of all Head of Departments to ensure the Lodge and Service standards are maintained at all times
• Overall responsibility for social media

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Energetic, proactive person with well-developed concept of the importance of providing a world-class guest experience and the ability to provide that experience.
• Aware, evolved, energetic, compassionate, respectable, good communication and a strong leader.
• Lateral thinking ability
• Initiative
• Must be able to cope under pressure to meet guests needs
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with staff and guests
• Attention to detail Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines
• Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
• Computer and financial skills

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience in the service industry especially in dealing with guests and staff
• Previous management experience in an operation with more than 40 beds.
• At least 3 years management experience in East Africa

Salary package

• Market related basic salary
• Live in
• All additional benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the interview

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