At a glance
- Closing date
- 4 December 2026 (33 days left)
- Where
- Gulu, Uganda
- How to apply
- On brightermonday.co.ug, where the employer takes applications.
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The Doves Nest Hotel and Luo Heritage Cottages, Gulu ·
Full time ·
Reports to the Owners/Board
We are looking for a commercial, hands-on Hotel Manager to run our two sites (33 rooms) as one profitable hotel and lead a team of about 35.
What you will do
Own the annual budget, the monthly management pack and the Year 1 targets for occupancy, rate, cash margin and guest score.
Lead, coach and appraise five department leads; run a weekly management meeting and a daily 15- minute briefing.
Lead key-account sales to NGOs, institutions and the conference hall, and approve rates below the floor.
Protect quality, safety, licences and reputation, and handle escalated guest issues and online reviews.
Report to the owners every month on KPIs, cash and risks.
What we are looking for
Bachelor's degree in Hotel and Tourism, Business or Hospitality Management; an MBA or professional diploma is an advantage.
At least 7 years in hotels, including 3 or more as a general or hotel manager or deputy; you have run a turnaround or a multi-outlet property.
Strong in profit-and-loss control, revenue management, key-account sales and leadership; good Excel; fluent in English, and Luo is an advantage.
What we offer
A competitive salary on the hotel's pay scale, a performance bonus linked to cash margin, occupancy, guest score and debt-service cover, employer NSSF, and room to build the team and the brand.
How to Apply:
All applications will be received and reviewed through the BrighterMonday Portal by clicking on the 'Apply Here' section
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