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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