General Manager

Calabash Restaurant & Lodge, proudly celebrating 50 years of hospitality excellence, is seeking an experienced, hands-on and passionate General Manager to lead our established restaurant, coffee shop, newly renovated lodge and beautiful property.

• Employer: Calabash Restaurant & Lodge
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Ezulwini, Eswatini
• Category: Hospitality
• Closing Date: 2026-11-30

• Oversee restaurant and coffee shop operations (primary focus).
• Maintain exceptional food quality, service standards and guest satisfaction.
• Supervise kitchen, restaurant and coffee shop teams.
• Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing and profitability.
• Oversee hotel rooms and self-catering units.
• Conduct daily room inspections.
• Walk around the property daily to inspect maintenance, gardens and all facilities.
• Lead, motivate and manage all staff.
• Ensure high standards across the entire establishment.
• Manage budgets, operational costs and revenue performance.

• Minimum 5 years' hospitality management experience.
• Strong Food & Beverage management experience is essential.
• Experience managing restaurant operations alongside hotel or lodge facilities.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Visible, energetic and hands-on management style.
• Honesty, integrity, reliability and accountability.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Please submit your CV, relevant qualifications and at least two contactable professional references to: [email protected]