Hotel Manager

AccorHotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits at a defining lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi. As a Hotel Manager during the preopening phase, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the guest experience and operational excellence. Your leadership will guide diverse teams across departments, ensuring that every guest touchpoint reflects the brand's creativity and sophistication. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to be part of a transformative journey in a luxury hotel environment. Join a passionate team committed to crafting unforgettable experiences and thrive in a dynamic, inclusive culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Competitive Salary

Exclusive Perks

Career Growth Opportunities

Learning Opportunities

Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in hospitality, 2+ years as Hotel Manager.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational setup during preopening, including SOPs and team training.
• Ensure high service standards and compliance with brand values.

Skills

Hospitality Management

Leadership

Food & Beverage Operations

Financial Management

Guest Experience Focus

Team Empowerment

Emotional Intelligence

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Opera PMS

POS Systems

Financial Software

Job description

What do we expect from you

Mondrian Abu Dhabi is poised to be a defining lifestyle destination in the region and we are looking for an exceptional Hotel Manager to join us during the preopening phase. As Hotel Manager, you will play a critical leadership role working closely with the General Manager to bring the vision of Mondrian to life. From overseeing daily hotel operations to driving performance and culture across all departments, your influence will shape every part of the guest journey.

You will be at the heart of the action, leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring every guest touchpoint reflects the creativity, flair, and sophistication Mondrian is known for.

How your day looks like:

• Lead the operational setup of the hotel in the preopening phase including SOP development, team recruitment, training, and departmental coordination.

• Provide hands-on leadership and support across key operational departments including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Engineering, and Housekeeping.

• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to ensure all hotel activities align with brand strategy, guest experience goals, and commercial targets.

• Champion Mondrian's brand values by ensuring a consistently high standard of service, design sensibility, and cultural programming.

• Act as a key stakeholder in guest engagement, visible, approachable, and invested in ensuring exceptional guest journeys.

• Monitor operational performance through key metrics and guest feedback, proactively addressing areas for improvement.

• Drive operational excellence through innovation, systems thinking, and an unrelenting focus on team empowerment.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, licensing, brand standards, and local regulations.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management to drive profitability across all operating departments.

• Represent the General Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 10 years of hospitality experience with at least 2 years in a Hotel Manager role within a luxury or lifestyle hotel.

• Strong background in Food & Beverage operations is highly desired with the ability to lead and connect both pillars, Rooms & Food & Beverage, seamlessly.

• Prior experience in a preopening environment is highly desirable.

• Deep understanding of both front and back-of-house operations and how they interconnect to shape the guest experience.

• Proven ability to lead large diverse teams with emotional intelligence, structure, and empathy.

• Commercially minded with a strong grasp of financial management, labor planning, and operational KPIs.

• Naturally guest-focused with a passion for creating memorable, meaningful, and personalized experiences.

• Flexible, energetic, and collaborative; you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building something from the ground up.

• Familiarity with hospitality systems (e.g. Opera PMS, POS, financial software) is a plus.

• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages, particularly Arabic, are a bonus.

• Culturally curious and globally minded, aligned with the Mondrian brand's creative and cosmopolitan ethos.

Additional Information :

Why Join Mondrian Abu Dhabi

Global Presence & Vision

• Become part of a global, innovative, and rapidly growing group committed not only to building hotels but also to crafting a distinguished global brand.
• Embark on the exciting preopening journey of one of the most anticipated luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.

Creative & Impactful Work

• Shape and refine the guest experience in a hotel that celebrates bold creativity, rich culture, and timeless style.
• Enjoy the opportunity to challenge the norm and thrive in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to curating exceptional hospitality experiences and discovering new dynamic locations.

Career Growth & Development

• Take advantage of abundant opportunities for career growth within a prestigious global portfolio of brands.
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.

Inclusive Environment:

• Thrive in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values individuality, promotes inclusivity, fosters collaboration, and encourages innovative thinking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Benefit from comprehensive healthcare, a competitive salary, and exclusive perks across the Ennismore family of brands.

How to Apply: If you're an experienced and forward-thinking hospitality leader with a passion for crafting unforgettable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Mondrian Abu Dhabi offers a rare opportunity to be part of a truly iconic preopening journey. To apply for the Hotel Manager position, please submit your CV along with a cover letter that highlights your operational expertise, leadership approach, and what excites you most about joining the Mondrian brand at this transformative stage.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time