Property Operations Manager

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury property management firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Property Operations Manager to oversee the operations of multiple high-end private properties. The ideal candidate will possess a background in luxury hospitality and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, coordinating with external vendors, and ensuring seamless service delivery while maintaining confidentiality. This role requires organizational excellence and the ability to handle urgent matters with discretion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing luxury private households or estates with multi-property oversight.
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Confident handling of confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations ensuring high-level service across properties.
• Implement systems for property management and special events coordination.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting for staffing and procurement.

Skills

Luxury household management

Team leadership

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for a highly experienced and discreet Property Operations Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day running of a portfolio of luxury private properties. This hands‑on role calls for strong leadership and operational know‑how with a focus on delivering top‑notch service across multiple high‑end properties. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in luxury hospitality and/or private household management with demonstrated experience managing teams coordinating vendors and ensuring seamless service delivery across multiple estates.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations ensuring maintenance, food and beverage service, housekeeping service at the highest level.
• Develop, implement and optimise systems for property management, calendar coordination, travel arrangements and special events.
• Liaise with external contractors and service professionals to oversee renovations, repairs and service projects from inception to completion.
• Provide hands‑on flexible operational support including occasional travel and 24/7 availability to resolve urgent matters.
• Safeguard the family’s privacy and interests with unwavering discretion, professionalism and integrity at all times.
• Manage special requests from the clients.
• Implement procedures and processes.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting manpower plans.
• Responsible for budgeting and forecasting petty cash, procurement of goods and services.
• Responsible for staff training and staff retention on the properties in coordination with property management.

Required Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable experience managing luxury private households or estates with multi‑property oversight or high‑end luxury hotel.
• Outstanding organizational and multitasking capabilities with a calm, effective approach to rapidly changing priorities.
• Confident handling confidential information; commitment to upholding privacy at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and adapt to travel or on‑site requirements as needed.
• Teamwork and mutual respect.

If you are a resourceful, highly organized individual with a passion for excellence and proven experience we look forward to hearing from you.