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Executive Director – Hotel Operations

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
Listing for: Salt Digital Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 300000 AED Yearly AED 200000.00 300000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Portfolio Operational Oversight

  • Provide executive operational oversight of all Hotels and Leisure assets
  • Ensure operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and service standards are maintained across the portfolio
  • Align day-to-day operations with the strategic asset direction set jointly with Asset Management
  • Identify operational risks, inefficiencies, or structural issues impacting performance
Financial Review & Performance Management
  • Review the financial performance of the portfolio, Leisure assets, in collaboration with Asset Management and the CFO
  • Drive cost discipline while protecting service quality and brand integrity
  • Ensure alignment between operational execution and approved business plans and budgets
Underperformance Identification & Cross-Functional Escalation
  • Proactively flag underperformance, structural issues, or emerging risks requiring strategic intervention
  • Engage Commercial, Operations, Finance, and HR functions to diagnose and address performance gaps
  • Ensure timely implementation of turnaround plans where necessary
  • Provide structured performance reporting to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team
Transformation & Strategic Input
  • Identify where transformation is required and provide structured recommendations to Asset Management
  • Maintain executive oversight of transformation initiatives
  • Work with Development Management to ensure transformation projects are operationally viable and commercially sound
  • Ensure operational readiness and performance stabilization post-implementation
Development & Project Oversight (Operational Interface)
  • Collaborate with Development Management during repositioning, refurbishment, or enhancement projects
  • Ensure CAPEX investments translate into measurable operational and financial improvements
  • Validate that new initiatives are operationally executable and aligned with asset strategy
  • Support pre-opening or major repositioning efforts from an operational governance perspective
Leadership & Governance
  • Lead and align operational leadership teams across the Self-Operated portfolio
  • Work closely with People & Culture to ensure workforce planning
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