Group Chief Operating Officer This growing safari hospitality brand with a portfolio of immersive, experiential camps in Tanzania is entering its next phase and seeks an exceptional Group Chief Operating Officer to provide senior operational leadership and drive continued growth of the organization. Based in Arusha, the Group COO will serve as the company's most senior operational executive in Tanzania and will manage day‑to‑day operations across the entire group. The Group COO will have full responsibility for operational performance, financial discipline, people management, and ongoing development of systems and standards across the business. Requirements At least 8 years senior management experience within luxury hospitality, safari, or eco‑tourism environments. Relevant tertiary education essential for work permits. Fluent in English; Kiswahili and prior East African experience highly desirable. Stable career history with contactable references and impeccable professional integrity. Prior experience managing operations at a comparable scale—ideally as a Country Manager for a lodge group or General Manager of a multi‑property hospitality operation. Proven ability to lead and oversee complex, multi‑site hospitality operations in remote environments, including managing an operations manager and departmental heads across multiple properties. Strong financial management skills, including the ability to consolidate financial and operational reporting for a board and maintain financial discipline across the group. Demonstrated ability to implement structured, systems‑driven management—developing internal controls, management systems, and operational standards across an organization. Experience managing a large, diverse workforce with the ability to lead staff effectively in a remote African bush environment. Ability to implement company‑wide operational strategy and annual business plans, translating board‑level direction into day‑to‑day operational reality. #J-18808-Ljbffr