General Manager

Rixos Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Hotels in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a premier luxury destination. The role requires inspiring leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to drive exceptional guest experiences across a high-profile property.

The successful candidate will steer revenue growth, profitability, and brand excellence while managing a large multicultural team and key stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced luxury market.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager in a 5-star luxury hotel or resort
• Deep knowledge of the UAE hospitality market, ideally Abu Dhabi
• Proven ability to drive revenue, profitability, guest satisfaction and brand excellence
• Exceptional leadership with a passion for talent development and positive culture
• Experience managing complex operations and large multicultural teams
• Strong owner and stakeholder relationship management
• Commercially astute with a hands-on approach to operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall hotel operations to deliver exceptional luxury guest experiences.
• Develop and execute the commercial strategy to drive revenue and profitability.
• Embody and elevate the brand across all guest touchpoints and services.
• Lead, mentor, and empower a large, diverse team to sustain a high-performance culture.

Job description

Company Description

General Manager | Luxury Hospitality | UAE

Job Description

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

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're 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.

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.