South Africa: Management Couple- Mozambique posted by Hospitality and Outdoor Ltd

Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- Management Couple Luxury Beach Lodge- Mozambique Hands-on Assistant General Manager couple to take full responsibility for preparing and launching a 12- villa luxury beach lodge to international boutique standards. They will act as the owner’s on-site project and operational lead, ensuring the property opens fully guest-ready, commercially sound, and service-distinctive. Requirements · 3 years proven luxury lodge, boutique resort, or high-end remote property leadership A relevant Hospitality qualification (does not need to be Uni Level)- Essential for permits. A couple/candidate that is highly respectful to cultures and works well with local staff members Strong allrounder/s, where both candidates have in depth knowledge of all lodge aspects (FOH, F&B, Maintenance, Finances, Operations, HR etc.) · Demonstrated success in pre-opening, turnaround, or product repositioning roles · Strong food & beverage credibility · Comfortable managing both construction streams and operational build-out simultaneously · Practical, visible, execution-driven leadership style Description Product Readiness · Oversee execution of all approved CAPEX upgrades across villas, guest areas, F&B, · and back-of-house · Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and consultants to deliver works on time and · to luxury quality · Ensure the physical product matches the intended market positioning Operational Build-Out · Establish the complete operating structure, staffing model, and departmental leadership · Implement SOPs, systems, procurement channels, and compliance frameworks · Deliver full operational readiness prior to Opening Experience & Service Positioning · Design and embed a refined, personalised guest journey suited to an intimate villa lodge · Build a strong service culture focused on warmth, professionalism, and detail · Implement measurable service standards and guest feedback loops Culinary Upgrade · Lead the repositioning of the food offering to a credible luxury boutique level · Recruit or validate kitchen leadership and supplier base · Ensure menus, dining concepts, and execution align with international guest expectations Team Recruitment & Training · Recruit core management and operational staff · Execute structured pre-opening training focused on guest engagement and delivery consistency · Build a stable, accountable leadership team prior to launch Opening Execution · Lead the lodge through final readiness testing, soft opening, and market launch · Ensure financial controls, stock systems, and reporting structures are operational from day one Package on offer · Salary Negotiable and based on experience- (US$ per month) · Accommodation and meals · 1 day off per week and 30 days annual leave per annum Starting Date: May 2026