General Manager

Ennismore; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennismore is seeking a General Manager to lead a premier luxury destination in the UAE. You will drive commercial results and operational excellence while inspiring large, multicultural teams to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

The role requires a proven track record in 5-star hospitality, deep knowledge of the UAE market, and a hands-on leadership style. You will report to executive leadership and oversee complex, high-profile operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager in a 5-star luxury hotel or resort.
• Strong knowledge of the UAE hospitality market, ideally in Abu Dhabi.
• Proven ability to drive revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction and brand excellence.
• Exceptional leadership with a track record of developing talent and creating a positive culture.
• Experience managing complex operations with multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead luxury destination operations and guest services to the highest standards.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share while maintaining brand integrity.
• Develop and mentor talent, building a high-performance culture across departments.
• Foster strong owner and stakeholder relationships and ensure flawless execution.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

People leadership

Revenue growth

Guest experience

Stakeholder management

Operations leadership

Job description

General Manager | Luxury Hospitality | UAE

Are you a visionary hospitality leader with a passion for luxury, people, and exceptional guest experiences?

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-profile luxury destination in the UAE. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic hotelier who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspires high-performing teams, and consistently delivers exceptional commercial and operational results.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a General Manager within a 5-star luxury hotel or resort


• Strong knowledge of the UAE hospitality market, ideally with experience in Abu Dhabi


• Proven ability to drive revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction, and brand excellence


• Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for developing talent and creating a positive culture


• Experience managing complex operations and large multicultural teams


• Strong owner and stakeholder relationship management skills


• Commercially astute with a hands‑on approach and a commitment to operational excellence

Who you are

• A people-focused leader who leads with energy, authenticity, and ambition


• Passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences


• Results-driven whilst maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality


• Comfortable operating in a highly visible role with significant business impact


• Able to build engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture

Qualifications

If you have a successful track record leading luxury hotels in the UAE and are looking for your next exciting leadership challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

What awaits you…

• The opportunity to join an international and innovative and fast-growing group, committed not only to building new hotels, but to creating a global brand.


• The ability to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.


• Be part of a team that is very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations with every opportunity.


• A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.