Hotel Manager for a luxury hotel in UAE

Hotel Manager for a luxury hotel in UAE

(Experience in luxury hotels in Europe is mandatory – Middle East or UAE experience is required)

This role is ideal for a seasoned luxury hotel professional with

rooms management experience

seeking to lead a Forbes standard or similar property in one of the world’s most competitive and prestigious hospitality markets.

The

Hotel Manager

is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of a 200 rooms luxury hotel in the UAE with state-of-the-art facilities, multiple fine dining restaurants, and Spa.

This individual will oversee all operational, commercial, and guest-experience aspects of the property. This role ensures the hotel consistently delivers exceptional service standards, strong financial results, and brand excellence while positioning the property as a market leader within the luxury hospitality segment.

Reporting to the Complex General Manager and Regional Vice President, the

Hotel Manager

will act as the day-to-day business leader of the hotel, driving operational excellence, revenue performance, talent development, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on leadership across all hotel departments, ensuring seamless operations and consistently high service standards.
• Drive the hotel’s overall commercial strategy, including revenue optimization, cost control, and profitability.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, and Finance to maximize RevPAR, GOP, and market share.
• Prepare, manage, and deliver annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic business plans.
• Personally champion exceptional guest experiences, ensuring personalized service and attention to detail throughout the hotel.
• Build strong relationships with owners, corporate offices, partners, and key commercial accounts.
• Mandatory experience in luxury hotels in Europe, with a strong understanding of European luxury service culture.
• Proven rooms experience, commercial acumen with a strong track record of driving financial performance and operational excellence.

Skills \& Competencies:

• Inspirational and hands-on leader with a strong presence and excellent people management skills.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-profile luxury environment.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Rooms Management experience mandatory.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.

Compensation:

Generous Salary based upon qualifications + Bonus, Housing, Family Package including Schooling, Relocation, Airfare and Transportation and other executive benefits.

Regards,

*Brian*

Brian Renard, Executive Director of Recruitment

RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS

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