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 preferred)

This role is ideal for a seasoned luxury hotel professional with rooms 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.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and luxury service aligned with the brand’s philosophy.
• Lead and mentor department heads, developing a strong executive team and succession pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, local regulations, health \& safety, and risk management policies.
• Drive the hotel’s overall commercial strategy, including revenue optimization, cost control, and profitability.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Food \& Beverage, and Finance to maximize RevPAR, GOP, and market share.
• Analyze market trends, competitive performance, and guest insights to identify growth opportunities.
• 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.
• Maintain and elevate luxury service standards, guest satisfaction scores, and brand recognition.
• Act as a visible leader within the hotel, engaging with VIP guests, key clients, and stakeholders.
• Represent the hotel externally within the Dubai luxury hospitality market and broader industry.
• Build strong relationships with owners, corporate offices, partners, and key commercial accounts.
• Ensure alignment between ownership expectations and brand objectives.

Experience \& Profile:

• Mandatory experience in luxury hotels in Europe, with a strong understanding of European luxury service culture.
• Previous experience in Dubai or the UAE is highly preferred, with knowledge of local market dynamics, regulations, and guest expectations.
• Proven experience in rooms, 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.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance operational detail and big-picture business objectives.
• Strong financial, analytical, and commercial capabilities.
• 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.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a strong advantage.

Compensation:

Generous Salary based upon qualifications + Bonus, Housing and Transportation and other executive benefits.

If you qualify for this position, please send your current resume and cover note to Mr. Brian Renard, at brian@renardinternational.com

Regards,

*Brian*

Brian Renard, Executive Director of Recruitment

RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS

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Tel.: 416-364-8325, ext. 226

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