Relief General Manager – Luxury Safari Lodges

Relief General Manager – Luxury Safari Lodges

Uganda & Kenya | East Africa

A leading Hospitality Management Company and operator of iconic luxury safari lodges in East Africa is seeking an experienced Relief General Manager to support a portfolio of high-end properties across Uganda and Kenya .

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role suited to a confident hospitality professional who thrives in remote, operationally complex environments and can step seamlessly into lodge operations to ensure continuity, stability, and excellence .

The Role

As Relief General Manager, you will assume full operational oversight of assigned lodges during leadership transitions, absences, performance recovery periods, or special projects. You will act as the custodian of:


Exceptional luxury safari guest experiences

Operational excellence and service consistency

Financial performance, cost control, and reporting

Team leadership, morale, and cultural alignment

Brand standards, sustainability, and responsible tourism values

You will work closely with an Executive Leadership Team and provide calm, decisive leadership where it matters most.

Key Responsibilities

Take full General Manager responsibility at assigned lodges on a relief basis

Rapidly assess operational, people, and financial performance upon deployment

Stabilise operations and reinforce standard operating procedures

Lead and motivate cross-cultural teams in remote lodge environments

Ensure consistent delivery of high-end guest experiences

Oversee budgets, forecasts, and cost-control measures

Manage facilities, maintenance, health, and safety compliance

Support sustainability initiatives and community engagement

Liaise with central sales and marketing teams to ensure lodges remain sales-ready

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a General Manager, Lodge Manager, or Relief GM within luxury safari lodges or remote hospitality operations
Demonstrated ability to step into leadership roles quickly and effectively
Strong operational, people leadership, and financial management skills

Experience working in remote or logistically challenging environments
High level of cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence

Willingness and flexibility to travel and relocate on a relief basis

What’s on Offer

A high-impact, executive-level role within a respected safari hospitality portfolio
Exposure to multiple iconic lodges and destinations across East Africa

Opportunity to influence guest experience, people development, and operational standards

Competitive remuneration aligned to experience and assignment scope

Compensation package paid in US$ nett
On-site (single status) accommodation
All meals, and benefits.
Annual Gratuity bonus
Full payment of NSSF contributions covered by the company
Cost of all visa’s and work permits covered by the company
Annual leave
Annual return Air tickets to point of origin congruent to leave cycle