Hotel General Manager

Client of Michael Page; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally renowned hotel group is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead the pre-opening of a new luxury property. This role involves collaborating with various teams to create a unique guest experience, ensuring operational excellence, and building a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the UAE hospitality market and a passion for delivering exceptional service. Join a vibrant environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and make a significant impact in the hospitality industry. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of luxury hospitality in a high-growth setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in UAE hospitality market with deep local understanding.
• Experience as General Manager in global luxury or entertainment resorts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full pre-opening process from construction to grand opening.
• Drive day-to-day operations ensuring exceptional service across all areas.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Revenue Management

Guest Experience Management

Team Building

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Creativity

Education

Bachelor of Hotel Management

Job description

Bachelor of Hotel Management (Hotel Management)

Nationality: Any Nationality

Vacancy: 1 Vacancy

Job Description

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally renowned hotel group celebrated for its vibrant lifestyle brands, immersive guest experiences, and innovative approach to hospitality. With a strong global footprint and exciting regional expansion underway, they offer the perfect platform to build something iconic in a high-growth creatively charged environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full pre-opening process from construction handover to soft launch and grand opening
• Recruit, onboard, and inspire a high-performing team aligned with the brand's culture and service style
• Collaborate with design, construction, and brand teams to ensure the property reflects the lifestyle concept
• Create and implement operational standards (SOPs) and guest experience flows tailored to a modern luxury audience
• Develop and execute a strategic launch plan in partnership with marketing and PR teams
• Drive all day-to-day operations post-opening, ensuring exceptional service across rooms, F&B, events, and entertainment
• Deliver strong commercial performance through revenue management, cost control, and P&L leadership
• Foster a guest-centric culture, ensuring consistently memorable and high-energy experiences
• Represent the hotel externally, building relationships with VIPs, partners, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Champion innovation and sustainability across operations aligned with the brand and group's vision

The Successful Applicant

• Must have a proven track record in the UAE hospitality market with deep local market understanding
• Experience as a General Manager in global luxury or entertainment resort brands with a global footprint
• Track record of leading at least one successful pre-opening from ground up to launch
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, empower, and retain high-performing teams
• Commercially driven with hands-on experience in budgeting, revenue management, and profitability delivery
• Obsessed with guest experience and knows how to deliver personalised service in a high-energy setting
• Creative, agile, and thrives in fast-paced, ever-evolving environments
• Excellent communicator with strong external stakeholder and partner management skills
• Passionate about music, entertainment, design, and culture with the confidence and flair to match

Company Industry

• Recruitment
• Placement Firm
• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• Chefs
• F&B
• Front Desk