Associate Director jobs in United Arab Emirates

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This new luxury resort, built overlooking the sea, will be located in Jumeirah and will feature the following main areas:

• The Gran Meliá Hotel, a resort offering luxury and leisure with views towards the sea and beach, the marina and Dubai’s skyline.
• The hotel's exclusive Beach Club, Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar.
• The Convention Centre.
• The Commercial Area overlooking the marina.
• Expected incorporation: late.

Providing direct support to the Managing Director Central Europe, Middle East & Africa, you will be responsible for the operations, coordination, management, supervision and analysis of results from all Hotel Departments:

• Direct and inspire the high performance of hotel teams continuously evaluating and maintaining high service, quality and productive processes and workflow.
• Ensure the smooth implementation of the procedures and policies of Meliá Hotels International in alignment with the strategic plans.

• A minimum of three years of experience in General Manager positions in Gran Meliá Resorts.
• Experience in Leisure - High End Resorts is mandatory.
• Experience in Luxury Hospitality Middle East.
• Experience in management contracts (reporting to owners/properties).
• Profile with the ability to work with autonomy.
• Operational focus, problem-solving skills to manage with the challenges of the area, calm and social/team working to be close to the team and properties.
• Functional knowledge of all department operations.
• English is mandatory, Arabic and Spanish desirable.
• Proven ability in Human Resources Management & Talent Development.
• Knowledge of IT tools used in hotel management (PMS).
• Able to reside in Jumeirah, Dubai.

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