General Manager

Company Description

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, part of the global Minor Hotels portfolio, is a luxury hospitality brand celebrated for connecting modern travellers to authentic experiences in some of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. With over 50 properties worldwide, Anantara combines heartfelt hospitality with cultural immersion, wellness, and sustainable luxury.

Nestled in the turquoise waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort is one of Mozambique’s most exclusive retreats. Accessible only by boat or air, the island offers pristine white-sand beaches, rolling dunes, and a marine national park teeming with dolphins, whales, turtles, and the rare dugong. The resort features luxurious beachfront villas, world-class dining, a renowned Anantara Spa, and a wealth of signature experiences — from diving and deep-sea fishing to dhow cruises and cultural encounters with the local community.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and resilient leader who thrives in unique environments and embodies the spirit of gracious hospitality. The successful candidate will balance the demands of luxury service delivery with the realities of operating in a remote location, while fostering meaningful relationships with the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain strong communication and reporting lines with both the property owner and Minor Hotels corporate office.
• Build and sustain cooperation with the local community, recognising its integral role in resort operations.
• Oversee logistics and supply chain management in a challenging island setting.
• Lead, motivate, and retain a high-performing multicultural team.
• Ensure full compliance with brand standards, health and safety, and local labour laws.
• Act as the resort’s ambassador, hosting guests with warmth, presence, and professionalism.
• Drive financial performance through effective budgeting, revenue management, and cost control.
• Oversee CAPEX projects, maintaining the property to world-class standards and enhancing services through innovation.
• Champion sustainability initiatives, aligned with Minor Hotels’ environmental and social responsibility goals.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a General Manager or senior resort leader in luxury hospitality, preferably in remote or island settings.
• Strong operational acumen with the ability to balance guest satisfaction, financial performance, and team engagement.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Resilience, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity to thrive in a remote environment.
• Experience in community engagement and building local partnerships is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential; Portuguese or other languages will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

This is not just a job – it is a lifestyle and a calling. Living and working on Bazaruto Island offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in a pristine environment while leading a resort that is a true benchmark of luxury and sustainability.

This breathtaking, remote setting provides both challenges and immense rewards. For the right leader, it is an opportunity to shape the guest journey at a bucket-list destination, while embracing the adventure of island living and delivering Anantara’s promise of “life is a journey.”