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General Manager | Zanzibar | Luxury Villas We are seeking a strong, hands-on GENERAL MANAGER to lead the day-to-day management and performance of a growing luxury villa portfolio in Paje, Zanzibar. This is a senior on-site role combining operations leadership, team management, guest experience oversight, owner relations, commercial performance, and revenue optimisation. Currently managing 10 villas, with 20 more coming online, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded operator to run the business as an operating asset, not simply supervise hospitality delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead daily operations across housekeeping, maintenance, guest services, stock control, and site readiness. Oversee facility management including security, waste collection, and common area maintenance. Drive commercial performance across occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, booking pace, and channel mix. Manage pricing, promotions, booking trends, and competitor positioning to maximise revenue. Onboard new villas to platforms such as Airbnb, Apply Below, and VRBO, ensuring accurate listings and rate integrity. Act as the primary on-site contact for owners, preparing clear weekly and monthly performance updates. Lead; coach, and hold accountable the on-site team, building a culture of responsiveness and problem-solving. Ensure a high-quality guest journey from pre-arrival to departure, with luxury presentation and service recovery. Maintain operational controls, compliance, and reporting discipline across systems and standards. Candidate Profile We welcome candidates from luxury villas, boutique resorts, serviced apartments, private residences, or other relevant accommodation businesses. The ideal candidate will be: A hands-on operator with 8–15 years’ relevant experience . Commercially aware and confident with P&L management . Skilled in team leadership, guest service, and owner relations. Experienced in pricing, occupancy management, and portfolio performance analysis. Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial, owner-led environment. Practical; disciplined, and calm under pressure, with a willingness to live and work on-site in Zanzibar. Strong Advantages Prior experience in Zanzibar, East Africa, or remote destinations. Exposure to luxury villas, boutique resorts, or multi-property portfolios. Familiarity with Airbnb, Apply Below, VRBO, and STR systems such as Hostaway, Lodgify, Pricelabs, or AirDNA. Experience in pre-opening, turnaround, or operational efficiency improvement. Compensation Salary: USD 2,000 net per month Accommodation provided Annual performance bonus of USD 12000 on achieving all goals Success Measures Stronger profitability and cost control. Improved occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR. Reliable owner reporting and team accountability. Consistent villa readiness and guest satisfaction. Effective onboarding of new villas and disciplined systems management. To apply for General Manager | Zanzibar | Luxury Villas, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO. We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application. Recruit for Africa is a recruitment agency based in South Africa specialising exclusively in hospitality, retail, chefs and lodge placements. Our agents are specialists in their fields and will be able to advise you and assist in the recruitment process, from the moment you apply for a job until you start your employment. Do not look any further and contact Recruit for Africa to find you the perfect employee or to secure your dream job! Apply Below Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will only be processed for the purposes obtained as disclosed in our privacy policy. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy found on Recruit for Africa website. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from “@Apply Below” domain and will never ask job seekers to pay recruitment, visa or any travel fees into our account.
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