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 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 601 – 121 Richmond Street West Toronto, ON Canada M5H 2K1 Tel.: 416-364-8325, ext. 226 Email: [email protected] Websites: www.renardinternational.com www.renardnewsletter.com Recipient of the 31st Annual Pinnacle Awards: "Hotelier Magazine, 2019 Supplier of the Year" https://www.hoteliermagazine.com/2019-pinnacle-awards-renard/ Show more Show less

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. Mandatory experience in luxury hotels in Europe, with a strong understanding of European luxury service culture.

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.