Assistant General Manager – Zanzibar at Bushwise – September 2026

Bushwise is hiring an Assistant General Manager for a permanent position in Zanzibar, focused on lodge operations, guest experience, team leadership, sustainability and business performance.

Job Details

Item	Details
Position	Assistant General Manager
Employer	Bushwise
Location	Zanzibar, Tanzania
Industry	Hospitality / Luxury Tourism
Employment Type	Full-time, Permanent
Start Date	November 2026
Experience Listed	5+ years
Specific Requirement	3–4 years hospitality management experience
Education	Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Salary	Market related
Benefits	Live-in accommodation
Posted	18 August 2026
Deadline	Not stated

Job Purpose

The Assistant General Manager will support the overall management of the lodge, ensuring high-quality guest experiences, operational excellence, staff development, sustainability, conservation and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lodge Operations & Guest Experience

• Support overall lodge operations.
• Ensure excellent guest experience and service delivery.
• Drive operational excellence across:
  • Housekeeping
  • Butlers
  • Kitchen
  • Guest services

Staff & HR Management

• Assist with staff training and development.
• Support HR activities and performance management.
• Provide leadership and guidance to lodge teams.

Financial & Business Administration

• Support budgeting and financial reporting.
• Assist with operational projects.
• Manage and maintain supplier relationships.

Marketing & Communications

• Oversee social media initiatives.
• Support PR and communication activities.
• Help strengthen the lodge’s brand and market presence.

Conservation & Community Development

• Assist with conservation initiatives.
• Participate in community development projects.
• Support the organization’s sustainability objectives.

Strategic Management

• Participate in strategic meetings.
• Contribute to lodge development initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and operational planning.

Requirements

Education

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

Experience

• 3–4 years of hospitality management experience.
• The job listing also indicates 5+ years of overall work experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong operational and people-management capabilities.
• Passion for luxury hospitality.
• Interest in sustainability and conservation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidate will have:

• Practical experience managing luxury hospitality/lodge operations.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary hospitality teams.
• Strong guest-experience and service-delivery skills.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting and suppliers.
• Excellent English communication.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote island environment.
• Genuine interest in luxury hospitality, conservation and community development.

Benefits

• Live-in accommodation
• Permanent employment
• Market-related salary
• Opportunity to work within a luxury hospitality and conservation-focused environment.

Quick Assessment

This is a management-level hospitality position, not a general administrative role. The critical requirement is hands-on hospitality management experience, particularly in lodge, resort, luxury hotel or similar operations.

Candidates from general administration, banking, IT or non-hospitality backgrounds would generally be a weak match unless they also have substantial hospitality-management experience.

How to Apply

The vacancy is listed on Bushwise’s recruitment portal:

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Start date: November 2026
Deadline: Not specified in the advert.