Job Summary
Managing Director | Hospitality Company | Botswana Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Managing Director for a senior leadership role within a luxury hospitality business based in Botswana. This is a rare opportunity for a proven executive leader to take full ownership of a complex, multi-site operation within a remote and purpose-led environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving overall business performance, strategic execution, and operational excellence while leading high-performing teams and ensuring a strong balance between commercial success, people leadership, and sustainable hospitality practices. Key Responsibilities: Full accountability for business performance, including P&L ownership and financial results Leading the strategic direction and execution of the business across multiple operational sites Driving sustainable growth, profitability, and operational efficiency Overseeing all aspects of hospitality operations, ensuring exceptional service standards Leading; developing, and inspiring senior leadership teams Ensuring strong alignment between commercial performance, guest experience, and brand integrity Managing complex operational challenges in remote and logistically demanding environments Embedding a values-led leadership culture across the organisation Strengthening stakeholder relationships across internal and external partners Ensuring high standards of compliance, governance, and operational discipline Driving long-term planning, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives Balancing financial objectives with sustainability and people-focused outcomes Requirements: Proven experience in a Managing Director or equivalent senior executive role with full P&L responsibility Strong commercial, financial, and strategic leadership capability Experience leading multi-site or complex operational businesses, ideally within hospitality, tourism, or service-led industries Track record of delivering business growth and operational excellence Experience operating in emerging or remote markets advantageous Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and manage senior teams High emotional intelligence, integrity, and sound decision-making ability Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach Ability to thrive in remote, dynamic, and operationally complex environments Strong alignment with sustainable and purpose-driven business principles Package: Medical aid participation required Provident fund participation required Annual leave: 24 working days plus additional time off in lieu of Sundays and public holidays worked (up to 84 days total entitlement annually) Work permit approval required prior to commencement of employment Self-relocation required to Maun, Botswana Candidates who meet the above requirements and are interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their CV to apply for the role.