Global Hotel Openings & Development Leader

Tanqeeb; Manama; On-site; BHD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expat family benefits

Schooling assistance

Job summary

Tanqeeb, partnering with a leading hospitality group, seeks a Director of Operations to oversee hotel development, conversions and pre-openings in the Middle East and Africa from Bahrain. You will lead an above-property team, ensure brand standards, and secure operational readiness from day one.

The ideal candidate has deep hotel operations and pre-opening experience, regional leadership in a 5* group, strong GCC knowledge, and the ability to engage owners and franchisees.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hotel operations with a focus on pre-openings and development.
• Above-property or regional leadership experience in an international 5* hotel group is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the GCC hospitality market and related regulatory contexts.
• Experience managing hospitality projects in Africa is advantageous.
• Exceptional stakeholder management with owners, franchisees and executive leadership.
• Arabic language skills are preferred; ability to travel to Makkah is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution of hotel development, conversion and pre-opening projects across the portfolio.
• Oversee delivery of Hotel Management Agreement and Technical Services Agreement obligations and milestones.
• Drive the full pre-opening critical path with owners, franchise partners and on-property teams.
• Provide hands-on operational guidance to hotel management through development, conversion and opening phases.
• Act as liaison between owners, franchisees, brand representatives and corporate leadership, ensuring clear communication.
• Monitor brand standards, product quality, systems implementation and operational readiness for opening approval.
• Report progress, risks and mitigation strategies to Group CEO.

Skills

Hotel operations

Pre-opening

Stakeholder management

Leadership

GCC market knowledge

Arabic language

Travel readiness

Job description

Tanqeeb, partnering with a leading hospitality group, seeks a Director of Operations to oversee hotel development, conversions and pre-openings in the Middle East and Africa from Bahrain. You will lead an above-property team, ensure brand standards, and secure operational readiness from day one.

The ideal candidate has deep hotel operations and pre-opening experience, regional leadership in a 5* group, strong GCC knowledge, and the ability to engage owners and franchisees.