Job Summary
Operational Partner/General Manager.
World Class 5* Lodge & Spa Hazyview
To lead the restructuring of its iconic Retreat estate in Hazyview, Mpumalanga,
Consolidating 13 tented suites, 2 villas, spa, restaurant, and agricultural assets into a high-performance entity.
Qualifications:
Degree in business/hospitality/management;
5–10 years multi-departmental leadership;
10 years Hotel Management experience in 5* properties required.
This on-site role reports to the owner.
The position priorities hands-on leadership, HR transformation, and operational excellence—financial understanding is valuable but secondary to proven change management grit.
Executive Overview
The Retreat is undergoing a pivotal clean-slate transition to professionalize operations, optimize the R25m annual turnover, and restore its world-class status.
The GM will drive operational consolidation, workforce restructuring (exiting union structures for a high-performance team), and cultural transformation to unify farm and lodge staff.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership & HR
Execute total HR restructure: recruit core team, develop personnel policies, foster trust/accountability to resolve remuneration/tip disputes. Set KPIs for heads of department, ensure legal compliance.
Operations & Guest Experience
Oversee day-to-day management for five-star standards across tented suites, villas, spa (SalonBridge), restaurant (Tablet POS), and farm.
Conduct daily meetings with heads-of-departments.