Careers at Enkare · Lake Manyara, Tanzania
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something
rooted here.
Enkare is building a founding team for one of Tanzania's most culturally embedded lodge experiences. Five roles. One start date. A chance to shape how this place grows — from the first guests to the next decade.
5
Open Roles
All starting 1 July 2026
20Jun
Application Deadline
Interviews: 23–27 June
28
Days Annual Leave
Plus meals, uniform & NSSF
3
Pillars
Culture · Conservation · Community
5 Open Positions · July 2026
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Each role includes a full Job Description PDF. Read it, then apply using the form — your application goes directly to the Enkare team.
Applications Close
20 June 2026
Interviews the following week
Operations · Senior Leadership
Lodge Manager
Permanent
Lake Manyara
Salary Negotiable
Starts 1 July 2026
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What You Will Do
Own the end-to-end guest experience across both properties
Lead daily briefings for a team of 20+ across all departments
Manage all financial reporting, budgets, and supplier relationships
Be the first call in every emergency — and the last to leave
Conduct quarterly performance reviews for all direct reports
What We Are Looking For
3+ years lodge or hotel management experience in East Africa
Financial literacy: P&L, occupancy reports, budget management
Cloudbed PMS experience preferred
Excellent English; knowledge of the Lake Manyara region an advantage
Calm, decisive, and genuinely warm — especially when things go wrong
Food & Beverage
Head Chef
Permanent
Lake Manyara
Competitive Salary
Starts 1 July 2026
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What You Will Do
Design a menu rooted in local ingredients and Maasai food traditions
Lead the signature herbal tea ceremony and fire dinner experience
Manage all kitchen operations: breakfast, lunch, dinner, events
Lead and train the kitchen team; manage food cost and waste
Facilitate guest cooking lessons — a paid cultural activity
What We Are Looking For
Certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
2+ years as Head or Senior Chef in a lodge or quality restaurant
Knowledge of or genuine curiosity about Maasai-influenced cuisine
Food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
Creative, calm under service pressure, and proud of local ingredients
Housekeeping
Housekeeper / Room Attendant
Permanent
Lake Manyara
Competitive Salary + NSSF
Starts 1 July 2026
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What You Will Do
Prepare all villas to the full Enkare arrival sequence every day
Apply the cultural décor placement, scent, lighting, and welcome ritual
Execute evening turndown for all occupied rooms
Maintain common areas, outdoor furniture, and dining spaces
Report maintenance issues — never leave a problem for the next shift
What We Are Looking For
Previous housekeeping experience in a lodge or hotel (1+ year preferred)
Exceptional attention to detail — the small things matter here
Reliable, punctual, and able to work within a structured checklist
Discreet and respectful of guest privacy — completely and without exception
Basic English — enough to warmly greet international guests
Reservations & Guest Experience
Front Desk & Guest Relations Officer
Permanent
Lake Manyara
Competitive Salary
Starts 1 July 2026
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What You Will Do
Manage all reservations in Cloudbed PMS and respond to enquiries within 2 hours
Personally welcome every guest — know their name and occasion before arrival
Coordinate arrival rituals, activity bookings, and the departure process
Maintain the guest database, preferences, and return guest records
Monitor and respond to all online reviews within 48 hours
What We Are Looking For
2+ years front desk or guest relations experience in a lodge or hotel
Cloudbed PMS proficiency preferred; excellent English in writing and speech
Swahili essential; Maa is a significant advantage
Numerically competent — billing, invoicing, and reconciliation accuracy
Instinctively warm, unflappable, and proactive — makes guests feel seen
Operations · Property & Infrastructure
Maintenance Officer
Permanent
Lake Manyara
Competitive Salary + Tools Provided
Starts 1 July 2026
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What You Will Do
Implement the preventive maintenance schedule across all villas and infrastructure
Respond to all reported issues within 1 hour — guest-impact items are Priority 1
Manage the generator, solar system, water pumps, and all kitchen equipment
Complete the maintenance log for every job: issue, time, action, resolution
Monitor and reduce energy and water consumption — sustainability matters here
What We Are Looking For
Certificate in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or general maintenance
2+ years maintenance experience in a lodge, hotel, or construction environment
Practical competence across multiple trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry
Experience with diesel generators and solar systems
Valid driving licence; calm and decisive in technical emergencies
How We Hire
Simple. Fast. Honest.
Every applicant receives a response. No automated filters. From first application to decision: two weeks.
1
Apply Online
Submit the form on this page. Download the JD first. One paragraph on why Enkare is enough.
2
We Review
Every application is read personally. You will hear back within 5 working days — yes or no.
3
Interview
A conversation with the Lodge Manager and a Co-Founder. Practical questions. No tricks.
4
Offer
Formal offer letter within 48 hours of a yes. Accept by 20 June 2026.
5
Start 1 July
Enkare Academy induction: three days of cultural and operational onboarding before first guests.
What We Stand For
Six things we ask
of everyone here.
01
Warmth
Every person who walks through this gate deserves to feel genuinely welcomed. Not performed warmth. Real warmth.
02
Accountability
You own your results — good and not-so-good. We name what happened, fix it, and move forward. No excuses.
03
Cultural Respect
The Maasai community are our partners, not our backdrop. Everyone here engages with this culture with genuine respect.
04
Excellence
Our guests have come a long way. Good enough is not good enough. We do things properly the first time, every time.
05
Curiosity
We want people who ask questions and are never satisfied with the last version of themselves. Enkare grows — so must you.
06
Courage
Raise the difficult thing. Say the honest thing. Stand up for the guest. Stand up for your colleague. Silence is not neutral here.