Industry Offshore Structural Engineering and Energy Services
Director of Operations – Hotel Development & Pre-Opening
Location:
Bahrain
Salary: BD 3,500–4,000 (inclusive of allowances) + Expat Family Benefits
We are partnering with a leading hospitality group to appoint an experienced Director of Operations to oversee a portfolio of exciting hotel development, conversion and pre-opening projects across the Middle East and Africa.
This is a senior, above-property leadership role, ideal for a hospitality professional with extensive experience in hotel openings, owner relations and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, to brand standards and with operational readiness from day one.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational execution of hotel development, conversion and pre-opening projects across the portfolio.
- Oversee the delivery of Hotel Management Agreement and Technical Services Agreement obligations, ensuring all operational milestones are achieved.
- Drive the full pre-opening critical path, coordinating closely with owners, franchise partners and on-property leadership teams to ensure successful hotel launches.
- Provide hands-on operational guidance and support to hotel management teams throughout development, conversion and opening phases.
- Act as the primary liaison between owners, franchisees, brand representatives and corporate leadership, managing relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout each project.
- Monitor brand standards, product quality, systems implementation and operational readiness, making recommendations for opening approval.
- Report project progress, risks and mitigation strategies directly to the Group CEO.
The Ideal Candidate – please read carefully:
- Significant experience in hotel operations with a strong background in pre-openings, conversions and hotel development.
- Previous above-property or regional operational leadership experience within an international 5
* hotel group. - Strong knowledge of the GCC, ideally Saudi Arabian hospitality market is essential
- Experience managing hospitality projects in Africa would be a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with owners, franchisees and executive leadership.
- Arabic speaking is preferred and must be able to travel in Makkah
Package:
- BD 3,500–4,000 per month (inclusive of allowances)
- Comprehensive expatriate family benefits including family status, benefits and schooling assistance
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic hospitality group during an exciting period of growth, leading the successful delivery of high-profile hotel projects across multiple international markets.
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