About Organisation:

The Beauvais Buve Retreat Center is a premier Christian retreat and equipping facility located on 29 acres of tranquil, lush bushland in Mazzi-Bugujju, Masulita Town Council, Wakiso District. Officially opened in January 2025, this serene haven is built on Catholic values and functions as a spiritual and professional sanctuary designed to help individuals, couples, and organizations step away from city distractions to find rest and deep focus.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Directors, the Operations Manager will lead the day-to-day running of the Center, overseeing hospitality, events, guest services, administration, and facilities management. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring operational excellence across all areas of the Center. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving efficiency, strengthening systems and reporting structures, enhancing guest experience, and supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the retreat and conference center.
• Lead hospitality, guest services, and events coordination.
• Ensure excellence in guest experience and service delivery.
• Strengthen operational systems, reporting, and accountability.
• Support budgeting, financial oversight, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate facilities management, maintenance, and logistics.
• Supervise and develop operational staff and service teams.
• Support strategic growth initiatives and organizational planning.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management,
• Accounting, Hospitality Management, or a related field. Professional certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in operations, finance, hospitality, or business management.
• Strong command of budgeting, cash-flow management, financial systems, and tax planning.
• Proven track record of building systems and improving organizational efficiency.
• Experience in hospitality, retreat centers, hotels, events, or service-oriented businesses is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• High emotional intelligence and integrity, with the ability to lead teams through growth and change.

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational ability.
• Has experience in operations, hospitality, administration, or facility management.
• Is proactive, hands-on, and solutions-oriented.
• Possesses strong communication and team management skills.
• Aligns with the mission, values, and culture of the Center.
• Thrives in both strategic planning and practical execution environments.