Lodge General Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Kenya

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Lodge General Manager for a luxury safari lodge in Kenya.

This role is suited to an experienced hospitality professional with a proven track record in luxury safari operations, guest experience management, team leadership and financial performance. The successful candidate will be passionate about conservation, guest satisfaction and creating memorable safari experiences while leading a high-performing team in a remote wilderness environment.

Package

• Up to USD 3,500 Net per Month

• Expat Benefits Package

• Live-in Position

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all lodge operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences

• Maintain and elevate luxury hospitality standards across all departments

• Drive guest satisfaction through personalised hosting and service excellence

• Manage departmental heads and provide strong leadership to the wider team

• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting and cost control

• Ensure effective stock management, procurement and asset control

• Monitor and improve operational efficiencies throughout the property

• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards

• Support conservation and community initiatives where applicable

• Build a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability and guest service

• Manage staff training, development and performance management processes

• Ensure all lodge facilities are maintained to the highest standard

• Handle guest feedback professionally and proactively

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management roles within luxury safari lodges

• Strong financial management and budgeting experience

• Proven leadership and team development skills

• Excellent guest relations and hosting abilities

• High level of operational knowledge across different departments

• Experience working in remote locations and multicultural environments

• Strong administrative and reporting skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Passion for wildlife, conservation and luxury safari tourism

To apply, please forward your CV.