Proven track record in the UAE hospitality market with deep local market understanding., Experience as a General Manager in global luxury or entertainment resort brands., Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and retain high-performing teams., Commercially driven with hands-on experience in budgeting and revenue management..
Key responsabilities:
Lead the full pre-opening process from construction handover to grand opening.
Recruit, onboard, and inspire a high-performing team aligned with the brand's culture.
Develop and execute a strategic launch plan in partnership with marketing and PR teams.
Drive day-to-day operations post-opening ensuring exceptional service across all areas.
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Join a Globally Recognized Hotel Group with Ambition in the Middle East
About Our Client
Our client is an internationally renowned hotel group celebrated for its vibrant lifestyle brands, immersive guest experiences and innovative approach to hospitality. With a strong global footprint and exciting regional expansion underway, they offer the perfect platform for to build something iconic in a high-growth creatively charged environment.
Job Description
Lead the full pre-opening process from construction handover to soft launch and grand opening
Recruit onboard and inspire a high-performing team aligned with the brand's culture and service style
Collaborate with design construction and brand teams to ensure the property reflects the lifestyle concept
Create and implement operational standards SOPs and guest experience flows tailored to a modern luxury audience
Develop and execute a strategic launch plan in partnership with marketing and PR teams
Drive all day-to-day operations post-opening ensuring exceptional service across rooms F&B events and entertainment
Deliver strong commercial performance through revenue management cost control and P&L leadership
Foster a guest-centric culture ensuring consistently memorable and high-energy experiences
Represent the hotel externally building relationships with VIPs partners local authorities and key stakeholders
Champion innovation and sustainability across operations aligned with the brand and group's vision
The Successful Applicant
Must have a proven track record in the UAE hospitality market with deep local market understanding
Experience as a General Manager in global luxury or entertainment resort brands with a global footprint
Track record of leading at least one successful pre-opening from ground up to launch
Strong leadership skills with the ability to build empower and retain high-performing teams
Commercially driven with hands-on experience in budgeting revenue management and profitability delivery
Obsessed with guest experience and knows how to deliver personalised service in a high-energy setting
Creative agile and thrives in fast-paced ever-evolving environments
Excellent communicator with strong external stakeholder and partner management skills
Passionate about music entertainment design and culture with the confidence and flair to match
What's on Offer
Competitive package with benefits.
Contact: Ali Nomani
Quote job ref: JN-042025-6712626
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