Events & Venue Manager - Rusape Leisure Resort
Tourism, Hospitality, Hotel Jobs
- Expires 25 Apr 2026
- Rusape
- Full Time
Job Description
Reports to: General Manager / Director of Operations
Location: Rusape Lakefront- Rusape
Job Type: Full-time (including evenings and weekends as required by Events schedule)
About Us
Rusape Leisure Resort is a premier, transformative, and integrated destination dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences. We are more than just a venue; we are a hub for celebration, corporate strategy, wellness, and family fun. Nestled in the beautiful, serene, and picturesque settings by the Rusape Lakeshore, we offer a dynamic blend of conferencing and event facilities, traditional and contemporary gastronomy, live entertainment, structured team-building activities, a dedicated adults entertainment space, children's playground, and thrilling water sports.
We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on, and passionate Events & Venue Manager to lead our diverse and growing operations and drive our success.
The Role
As the Events & Venue Manager, the incumbent will be the driving force behind the seamless execution of all events and the day-to-day management of the venue. They will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure that every guest—whether a corporate client in a boardroom, a family at a birthday party, or an adrenaline-seeker on the water—receives an exceptional, safe, and memorable experience. They will balance the logistical demands of a busy events calendar with the strategic oversight of our facilities and staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Venue Management
2. Events & Sales Coordination
3. Food & Beverage Oversight
4. Activity & Entertainment Coordination
5. Team Leadership
6. Financial Management
7. Legislation and Statutory Compliance
Qualifications and Experience
Person Specification
8. Essential Qualifications & Experience
8.1 Proven experience (3+ years) in venue management, events management, or hospitality management.
8.2 A Higher National Diploma or Degree in Tourism and Hospitality or Events Management
8.3 Demonstrable experience in managing food and beverage operations.
8.4 A strong track record of selling and delivering corporate events and conferences.
8.5 Experience managing multi-faceted operations (leisure, catering, and events).
8.6 Proficiency in MS Office and event management and/or point of sale software.
9. Essential Skills & Attributes
9.1 Exceptional Organizational Skills
9.2 Commercial Acumen
9.3 Customer-Centric Attitude
9.4 Calm Under Pressure
9.5 Flexibility in work hours
9.6 Leadership skills
10. Additional Desirable Qualifications:
10.1 First Aid certification.
10.2 Any relevant Health & Safety qualification
10.3 Clean Driver’s License, at least Class 4
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to rusapeleisure@gmail.com by 25 April 2026.
