Back of House Manager - Tribal Sand (Kilifi and Vipingo)

Vanessa Strong • February 26, 2026

KILIFI, KENYA | FULL TIME


By Appointment Africa is proud to be the exclusive recruiter for Tribal Sand, a conservation-led, off-grid coastal hospitality property located on Bofa Beach, Kilifi and Vipingo.


The Front of House Manager will lead all guest-facing operations, ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience across accommodation, food and beverage and service delivery. This role carries full responsibility for service standards, commercial performance and guest satisfaction, while embedding conservation values into every interaction. Acting as the primary host and brand ambassador on site, the position leads and develops front-of-house teams, manages guest relationships and upholds the property’s ethos across all guest environments within this live-in leadership role.

Back of House Manager

Tribal Sand – Kilifi and Vipingo

Live-in Position


About Tribal Sand

Tribal Sand is a sophisticated, conservation-driven coastal hospitality property situated on Bofa Beach, Kilifi, operating across multiple accommodation tiers. The property runs entirely off-grid using advanced solar infrastructure and large-scale reverse osmosis water systems. Alongside delivering an exceptional guest experience, Tribal Sand is committed to reef restoration, sustainable resource management and long-term environmental stewardship along the Kenyan coastline.


The docket for this job covers the following properties:


BOFA BEACH, Kilifi

  • Maya Kobe (Boutique hotel, 6 rooms),
  • Maya illai (8 villas and 8 Studios)
  • Off Duty Villa 4 rooms (currently under renovation)
  • Clubhouse (under construction)
  • Pickle Ball courts (under construction)
  • Beach Club
  • Kite School
  • Tribal Table Restaurant


In addition a newly purchased house next door to Maya Kobe and Maya illai will offer budget accommodation backpacker style with a bar and restaurant concept – this is under development.


  • Self Catering Villas:
  • Enkare Bofa (1 Villa, sleeps 10)
  • Sandbox       (1 Villa, sleeps 8)


VIPINGO:

My Amani (1 Villa, sleeps 10)

The infrastructure exists to protect the environment. This role safeguards the systems that make sustainable hospitality possible.


Role Purpose

To oversee and protect all technical, infrastructure and back-of-house operations whilst maintaining strict cost discipline and environmental responsibility. This is a conservation-first technical leadership role.


Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure and Utilities

  • Oversee solar energy systems and power continuity
  • Manage reverse osmosis and water storage infrastructure
  • Supervise critical plant equipment
  • Implement preventative maintenance systems
  • Ensure uninterrupted operation of utilities


Operational Control and Reporting

  • Prepare weekly and monthly technical reports
  • Supervise maintenance and infrastructure budgets
  • Manage procurement and supplier relationships
  • Monitor cost efficiency and resource usage
  • Ensure water, energy and waste management reflect conservation priorities
  • Maintain environmental compliance and safety standards Site and Leadership


Responsibilities

  • Supervise maintenance and back-of-house teams
  • Oversee staff housing and back-of-house facilities
  • Manage regulatory or boundary matters where required
  • Step into front-of-house operational leadership during leave rotations
  • Provide operational support on ongoing construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with conservation and operational standards
  • Assist ownership with development planning, site execution oversight and practical implementation
  • Support brand consistency and property presentation across guest-facing and operational environments



Qualifications

  • Technical training in mechanical, electrical, renewable energy or water systems preferred
  • Substantial practical experience managing off-grid solar, generator and water treatment systems will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
  • Experience operating in off-grid or remote environments
  • Deep personal commitment to conservation and sustainability
  • Systems thinker with preventative mindset
  • High integrity and discretion
  • Calm authority under pressure
  • Comfortable living on site
  • Experienced in dealing with authorities and keeping boundaries protected


Success Measures

  • Infrastructure stability with no preventable disruption
  • Strong budget discipline and cost control
  • Efficient resource management
  • Conservation embedded operationally across technical systems
  • Reduced requirement for direct founder intervention in routine operations


Tribal Sand is building a leadership structure that protects both environmental restoration and commercial performance. These roles carry responsibility, not simply authority.



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