This is a hands-on management position combining operations, people leadership, hospitality, financial oversight and business development.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Overseeing the smooth daily functioning and standards of our Ashrams and retreat centres.
- Leading, mentoring and coordinating operational teams.
- Maintaining excellent hospitality, cleanliness, hygiene and guest experience standards.
- Overseeing bookings, occupancy and forward operational planning.
- Developing partnerships and opportunities to strengthen future occupancy and organisational reach.
- Overseeing financial administration and accounting processes with support from accountants and administrative staff.
- Ensuring facilities, maintenance and operational systems are well managed.
- Providing explicit reporting and maintaining strong communication with Senior Management.
- Representing AKHANDA professionally with guests, partners and external stakeholders.
We are particularly interested in someone who:
- Has strong management and organisational skills.
- Takes ownership and follows matters through to completion.
- Can lead people with warmth, fairness and appropriate firmness.
- Has excellent spoken and written English.
- Is comfortable with technology, reporting and basic financial administration.
- Can identify problems, organise resources and find practical solutions.
- Has confidence developing professional relationships and partnerships.
- Is comfortable working with both Indian and international guests and teams.
- Is willing to travel between locations and be actively present in operations.
- Holds a valid driving licence and is comfortable driving when required.
- Respects Yoga, Ashram culture and a diverse international community.
- Previous management experience in hospitality, resorts, retreats, Ashrams, residential education, wellness or multi-site operations would be highly valued.