Position: Hotel Manager for a luxury hotel UAE
Hotel Manager for a luxury hotel in Dubai, 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 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 Dubai with state-of-the-art facilities, 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, 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
Extensive senior management experience in luxury hotel operations, ideally in five-star or ultra-luxury environments.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 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
AED 13,500 per month + housing and transportation.
Regards,
Brian
Brian Renard, Executive Director of Recruitment
RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS
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