Hotel Manager

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa sea & spa Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is looking for an experienced and dynamic Hotel Manager to lead hotel operations, drive business performance, and deliver exceptional luxury guest experiences. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational leadership with commercial acumen, ensuring the highest standards of service while maximising profitability and developing our Heartists. Key Responsibilities Minimum 5–8 years of Hotel Manager experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or resort. Proven track record in revenue growth, GOP improvement, profitability, and business performance. Strong expertise in luxury operations, LQA standards, brand compliance, and guest experience. Excellent leadership skills in team development, Heartist engagement, and succession planning. Strong commercial acumen in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder management. Previous experience in the Middle East luxury hospitality market, preferably in Bahrain or the GCC region. Proven ability to manage operational challenges, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high standards of service excellence.

A Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage. Relevant professional qualifications in hospitality management or executive leadership are desirable. Strong knowledge of international luxury hospitality practices and recognized hotel quality standards. Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

Lead hotel operations, drive business performance, and deliver exceptional luxury guest experiences. Ensure highest standards of service while maximising profitability and developing Heartists. Responsibilities include operational leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, stakeholder management, and maintaining brand compliance and guest experience standards.