Lifestyle Manager - Hospitality

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Lifestyle Manager to attract, develop and retain high-value clientele within a luxury hospitality and entertainment environment. You will build strong relationships with VIP guests, HNWIs and influential personalities across regional and international markets, with emphasis on nightlife and premium F&B experiences.

The role requires an established network, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to generate measurable business through client

Qualifications

• Experience in lifestyle management or VIP relations in luxury hospitality or nightlife.
• Established network of VIP guests across UAE and international markets is a plus.
• Strong networking and interpersonal abilities with high-profile individuals.
• Commercial focus with ability to generate revenue and lasting relationships.
• Discretion and professional demeanor expected in dealing with high-net-worth clients.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, flexible with after-hours engagements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a network of VIP guests, HNWIs and high-spending clientele.
• Attract new guests, drive visits and revenue through personal relationships.
• Develop relationships across luxury hospitality, nightlife, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
• Manage VIP relationships from initial engagement to ongoing retention.
• Understand guest preferences and deliver personalized experiences to foster loyalty.
• Drive engagement and revenue through nightlife and premium F&B experiences.
• Coordinate VIP visits, reservations and special requests with operations.
• Maintain organized guest profile databases and track engagement.
• Identify opportunities for private celebrations, group visits and high-value bookings.
• Attend networking events to expand client base and strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Skills

VIP relations

Networking

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Fluency in English

Job description

The Lifestyle Manager is a commercially driven, guest-facing role focused on attracting, developing and retaining high-value clientele within a luxury hospitality and entertainment environment. The position centre's on building strong relationships with VIP guests, HNWIs and influential personalities across regional and international markets, with a particular emphasis on nightlife and premium F&B experiences.

Acting as a trusted point of contact for high-value guests, the successful candidate will be responsible for expanding their network, driving guest visits and repeat business, and delivering personalized experiences that encourage long-term loyalty. This role requires an established network, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to generate measurable business through client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, develop and maintain a strong network of VIP guests, HNWIs, influential personalities and high-spending clientele.
• Proactively attract new guests and drive visits, bookings, repeat business and revenue through personal relationships and networking.
• Develop relationships with key contacts across luxury hospitality, nightlife, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.
• Manage VIP guest relationships from initial engagement through to ongoing retention, ensuring a personalized and seamless experience.
• Understand guest preferences and anticipate individual needs to deliver exceptional service and strengthen long-term loyalty.
• Drive guest engagement and revenue opportunities across nightlife and premium food and beverage experiences.
• Coordinate VIP visits, reservations, special requests and personalized arrangements with the relevant operational teams.
• Maintain an organized database of guest profiles, preferences, contact history and engagement activity.
• Identify opportunities for private celebrations, group visits, high-value bookings and other revenue-generating experiences.
• Attend relevant networking opportunities and social engagements to expand the client base and strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure consistent service delivery and an exceptional guest experience.
• Monitor guest activity, repeat visits, referrals and business generated through relationship-building efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in lifestyle management, VIP relations, nightlife, luxury hospitality, or a similar relationship-driven role.
• An established network of VIP guests, HNWIs and high-spending clientele, preferably across the U.A.E and wider international markets.
• Strong understanding of the luxury nightlife, entertainment and premium dining landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to attract clientele, generate revenue and build lasting commercial relationships.
• Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging high-profile individuals.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to develop a personal client portfolio and deliver measurable results.
• Highly personable, proactive and discreet, with a strong understanding of VIP service expectations.
• Excellent relationship management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to attend networking engagements and support guest activities outside standard working hours.
• Fluency in English; additional languages and an established international network would be advantageous.

Confidentiality Note: Further details regarding the opportunity and operating environment will be shared with shortlisted candidates.