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Camp Manager — Ol Gaboli (Laikipia, Kenya)

Contract:
Full-time, on-site

Reports to:
Managing Partners / Owners

Start:
November-December 2025

Applications close: 18th September

Why this role is special

Ol Gaboli is the only Kenyan safari lodge owned by a Maasai women's community group. We're building something bold: deeply local, design-forward, and guest-obsessed — with access to Laikipia's most compelling wildlife. We're looking for a Camp Manager who cares about the landscape around us, is a natural host, runs a tight ship, and instinctively rolls up their sleeves. It's an opportunity to get involved right at the start of a new chapter at Ol Gaboli, where we will be rapidly improving guest experience, and increasing guest numbers. You will have a unique level of freedom to shape the future of the camp, leading the team, and autonomy over budgets for camp upgrades. This is a role for one or two people. We're keen to hear from experienced couples who want to manage Ol Gaboli as a pair.

What you'll do at Ol Gaboli

• Own the guest journey end-to-end:
  Warm welcomes, seamless check-ins, personalised itineraries, surprise-and-delight moments, and fond farewells that turn guests into advocates.
• Lead the team on the floor:
  Run our staff team of 8, set daily briefs, run standards, coach service, jump in where needed (hosting, bar, dining room flow, turn-downs).
• Run daily operations:
  Room allocations, housekeeping standards, F&B coordination, vehicle/activities schedule, stock and procurement checks.
• Quality & safety:
  H&S briefings, incident readiness, radios/comms discipline, risk logs, and guest security protocols.
• Light back-office:
  Reservations handover, OTA/agent comms, daily cash-ups and cost control, supplier POs, basic reporting (occupancy, RevPAR-ish metrics, guest feedback scores).l
• Guiding:
  Work with guides on drives, walks, and fly-camping; step in to host sundowners and bush breakfasts. (Guiding hours if licensed).
• Community & conservation:
  Champion our women-owned story, nurture local partnerships, uphold low-impact, high-purpose operations.
• Continuously improve:
  Spot broken processes, design simple fixes, and ship improvements weekly.
• Be the face of the Ol Gaboli:
  Your name will be synonymous with the lodge, as the lodge's reputation grows, so will yours

What we're looking for

• Hospitality core:
  3–7+ years in boutique lodges/camps/hotels or high-touch F&B — you know service flow and standards cold.
• Born host:
  Alongside our team, you will be hosting guests at Ol Gaboli. You should want to spend time with them, helping them to feel looked after the moment they arrive. Everyone has their own take on this, but you'll likely be warm, present, and unflappable.
• Operational grit:
  You love keeping on top of things, checklists, briefings, and closing the loop. Details matter and numbers tell a story.
• Continuous improvement:
  Spot broken processes, design simple fixes, and ship improvements weekly. We make and implement suggestions in the same week - not month.
• Guiding affinity:
  KPSGA/FGASA qualifications or meaningful bush experience is a big plus.
• Team and self-leadership:
  You set pace, coach kindly, give clear feedback, and celebrate wins. You'll also have to lead yourself, with managing partners not based on site.
• Hands-on & adaptable:
  Happy in the mess tent during service, on the radio during turnarounds, or in Excel after dinner.
• Comms & tech:
  Clear written/spoken English; Kiswahili/Maa are a plus. Comfortable with basic office tools and reservation systems.
• Open-minded: Be receptive to new ways to do things, be willing to try new ideas, don't worry about minor set backs.
• Driving & readiness:
  Valid driving licence. First aid a plus.
• Work eligibility:
  Legally able to work in Kenya (or able to obtain permits with our support).

What we offer (the package)

• Competitive salary
  aligned to experience, with
  revenue share
  tied to guest scores and operational KPI.
• On-site accommodation
  (Manager's banda) and all
  meals.
• Time off/rotations
  appropriate to the role (we'll align on a fair, sustainable schedule).
• Medical cover,
  and statutory benefits per Kenyan law.
• Professional development:
  Guiding/first-aid refreshers, leadership coaching, cross-training across departments.
• Impact with purpose:
  Be the face of Kenya's only women-owned lodge — your work directly fuels local livelihoods. 80% of team grew up within 5 miles of the lodge.
• Creative runway:
  We move fast. If you have a smart idea for service, experiences, or operations, we'll pilot it.
• Beautiful base:
  Live and work on the Ewaso Nyiro, with access to Laikipia's most exciting landscapes and wildlife. See our website for more info

How to apply

Send your
CV
, a short
cover note
(5–10 sentences on why you're perfect for Ol Gaboli) to

with subject
"Camp Manager – (Your Name)"
. Please indicate a preferred start date between November 2025 and January 2026.

Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you

Applications close 15th September.

Equal opportunity

We're proudly community-centred and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. If you're passionate about hospitality, conservation, and building opportunity with a women-owned lodge, we want to hear from you.