Ali Professional
Dubai, UAEPosted 3 days ago
🇦🇪 GENERAL MANAGER | ULTRA-LUXURY HOTEL | DUBAI Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Ultra-Luxury Hospitality | 5★ Salary: AED 65,000 – 90,000/month + Executive Bonus + Benefits Contract: Permanent | Full-time Reporting to: Regional / Group Leadership International Search For a prestigious ultra-luxury hospitality operation in Dubai, Ali Professional is looking internationally for an exceptional: GENERAL MANAGER This is an opportunity for a hospitality leader capable of combining uncompromising guest experience with commercial performance, brand positioning and extraordinary people leadership. A General Manager who does not simply operate a five-star property. Someone who understands how to make it unforgettable. THE MISSION You will assume full leadership of the property, taking responsibility for: Guest Experience. People. Brand. Operations. Commercial Performance. P&L. Your mission will be to position the property among Dubai’s most recognised luxury hospitality destinations. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES BUSINESS & P&L • Assume full responsibility for the property’s financial and operational performance • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning • Drive revenue, GOP and profitability • Monitor RevPAR, ADR, occupancy and key commercial indicators • Identify new revenue opportunities across rooms, F&B and ancillary services • Ensure disciplined cost management without compromising the luxury experience LUXURY OPERATIONS • Oversee all hotel operations • Ensure exceptional standards across Rooms, F&B, Guest Relations, Housekeeping, Spa and supporting functions • Establish operational standards aligned with international luxury benchmarks • Personally oversee critical VIP and high-profile guest experiences • Drive continuous improvement across every guest touchpoint PEOPLE & CULTURE • Lead and inspire the Executive Committee • Build a high-performance leadership culture • Attract outstanding international hospitality talent • Develop succession plans for critical positions • Ensure strong engagement across a multicultural workforce • Create an environment where excellence becomes a daily habit COMMERCIAL & BRAND • Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams • Strengthen the property’s positioning within Dubai’s competitive luxury market • Build relationships with international partners, luxury travel networks and key stakeholders • Develop innovative experiences capable of generating visibility and loyalty • Represent the property within the local and international hospitality ecosystem GUEST EXPERIENCE At this level, luxury is not about offering more. It is about understanding more. You will ensure the organisation anticipates guests’ expectations rather than simply responding to them. Every detail matters. Every interaction matters. Every guest becomes an opportunity to strengthen the reputation of the property. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are interested in meeting exceptional hospitality executives with: • 15+ years of international hospitality experience • Significant General Manager / Hotel Manager leadership experience • Proven background within luxury or ultra-luxury 5★ hospitality • Full P&L responsibility • Strong knowledge of rooms and F&B operations • Proven commercial and revenue management mindset • Experience managing large multicultural teams • Strong track record in guest experience • International career exposure • Excellent English • Previous Middle East experience will be considered a strong advantage Pre-opening, repositioning or major transformation experience will be particularly valued. BUT WE ARE LOOKING FOR MORE THAN EXPERIENCE. We are looking for presence. Commercial intelligence. Emotional intelligence. Taste. Energy. The ability to walk through a lobby and immediately understand what needs to change. The ability to sit with investors in the morning, lead 300+ people in the afternoon and welcome an international VIP guest in the evening. Because at this level, hospitality leadership is not a job description. It is a standard. THE EXECUTIVE PACKAGE AED 65,000 – 90,000 per month • Executive Performance Bonus • Housing / Housing Allowance • Private Medical Insurance • Annual Flights • Relocation Support • Additional Executive Benefits Final compensation will be defined according to the candidate’s international track record and the scope of the assignment. WHY DUBAI? Because few hospitality markets in the world demand this combination of: speed, ambition, luxury, innovation and performance. Dubai is not simply a destination. For hospitality leaders, it can become a global stage. And we are looking for someone ready to step onto it. 🇦🇪 YOUR NEXT PROPERTY COULD CHANGE YOUR CAREER. GENERAL MANAGER ULTRA-LUXURY HOTEL DUBAI | UAE International applications are welcome. Apply through Ali Professional. And if this isn’t your next role, stay close. Rome. Lugano. Dubai. And this is only today’s map. Tomorrow, another city could become your next career move. 🪽 Ali Professional | Experience Consulting #AliProfessional #Dubai #GeneralManager #LuxuryHospitality #HotelGeneralManager #ExecutiveSearch #HospitalityLeadership #DubaiJobs #UAEJobs #LuxuryHotels #InternationalCareers #RituAli Show more Show less
15+ years of international hospitality experience; Significant General Manager / Hotel Manager leadership experience; Proven background within luxury or ultra-luxury 5★ hospitality; Full P&L responsibility; Strong knowledge of rooms and F&B operations; Proven commercial and revenue management mindset; Experience managing large multicultural teams; Strong track record in guest experience; International career exposure; Excellent English; Previous Middle East experience will be considered a strong advantage
ASSUME full leadership of the property, taking responsibility for: Guest Experience. People. Brand. Operations. Commercial Performance. P&L. Your mission will be to position the property among Dubai’s most recognised luxury hospitality destinations. BUSINESS & P&L: Assume full responsibility for the property’s financial and operational performance; Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning; Drive revenue, GOP and profitability; Monitor RevPAR, ADR, occupancy and key commercial indicators; Identify new revenue opportunities across rooms, F&B and ancillary services; Ensure disciplined cost management without compromising the luxury experience. LUXURY OPERATIONS: Oversee all hotel operations; Ensure exceptional standards across Rooms, F&B, Guest Relations, Housekeeping, Spa and supporting functions; Establish operational standards aligned with international luxury benchmarks; Personally oversee critical VIP and high-profile guest experiences; Drive continuous improvement across every guest touchpoint. PEOPLE & CULTURE: Lead and inspire the Executive Committee; Build a high-performance leadership culture; Attract outstanding international hospitality talent; Develop succession plans for critical positions; Ensure strong engagement across a multicultural workforce; Create an environment where excellence becomes a daily habit. COMMERCIAL & BRAND: Work closely with Sales, Marketing and Revenue teams; Strengthen the property’s positioning within Dubai’s competitive luxury market; Build relationships with international partners, luxury travel networks and key stakeholders; Develop innovative experiences capable of generating visibility and loyalty; Represent the property within the local and international hospitality ecosystem. GUEST EXPERIENCE: You will ensure the organisation anticipates guests’ expectations rather than simply responding to them; Every detail matters; Every interaction matters; Every guest becomes an opportunity to strengthen the reputation of the property.
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