Interior Design and Hotel Presentation Manager at Hostly Tanzania

Location: Mala Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Job Type: Full-time

Overview To oversee and continuously elevate the look, feel, and guest experience of the hotel, ensuring every guest-facing element reflects the intended standard, atmosphere, and brand.

Key Responsibilities:

Guest-facing experience & hosting

• Act as a warm, visible host during dinner events

• Engage with guests naturally, learn names, preferences, and occasions

• Create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere without being intrusive

• Act as a bridge between guests and the wider team when needed

Interiors & visual up-keep (rooms & public areas)

• Regularly walk through rooms, villas, and shared spaces with a critical eye

• Identify when furniture, soft furnishings, décor, or finishes are tired

• Propose replacements or updates aligned with the hotel’s style

• Source and select new items where approved (lighting, art, cushions, accessories)

Food & beverage presentation (not kitchen operations)

• Ensure dishes leaving the kitchen are well-presented and consistent

• Flag presentation issues and work with kitchen staff to correct them

• Oversee table settings, plating style, garnish consistency, and timing

• Maintain visual standards without managing recipes or prep

Uniforms, tables & soft details

• Ensure uniforms are clean, well-fitted, and styled correctly

• Oversee napkins, table linens, cushions, décor, candles, and lighting

• Flag when items need replacing, tailoring, or refreshing

• Maintain a consistent “look” across services and spaces

Brand & atmosphere ownership

• Be the internal reference point for “does this feel right?”

• Maintain consistency across:

• Interior styling

• Guest interaction tone

• Food presentation

• Help train staff by example, not instruction-heavy management

Person Specification

• Naturally warm, confident, and observant

• Strong eye for aesthetics and detail

• Comfortable speaking with guests one-on-one

• Notices small things others overlook

• Calm, tasteful, not flashy

• Hospitality or lifestyle background preferred (boutique hotel, restaurant, events, retail, design-led café)