Villa Operations Manager

SLS The Red Sea; Umluj; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLS The Red Sea is recruiting a Villa Operations Manager to lead the Villa Host operation and ensure seamless, highly personalized service from pre-arrival to departure. You will collaborate with Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Concierge, Spa, and Engineering to deliver the bold SLS guest experience.

The role requires 5+ years in luxury hospitality with 25 years in a managerial capacity, plus strong English communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• 5 years luxury hospitality experience, including 25 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in Villa Operations, Front Office, Guest Relations, or private residences.
• Strong knowledge of luxury guest service, VIP handling, personalization, and service recovery.
• Proven leadership in coaching, training, and developing guest-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Villa Host operation, ensuring personalized luxury service and SLS standards.
• Coach and develop Villa Host Supervisors and Villa Hosts to build a high-performing team.
• Oversee daily villa operations, including arrivals, departures, VIPs, and guest requests.
• Coordinate VIP movements with relevant departments and ensure seamless guest journeys.
• Conduct regular villa inspections to maintain presentation, amenities, and maintenance.
• Engage with VIPs, repeat guests, and guests celebrating occasions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the villa guest experience based on feedback.

Skills

VIP handling

Leadership

Guest relations

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor\u2019s in Hospitality Management

Tools

PMS (Property Management System)

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to SLS The Red Sea, where bold creativity and unapologetic luxury come to life.

Part of Ennismore’s globally celebrated lifestyle portfolio, SLS Hotels are known for redefining hospitality through striking design, elevated service, and magnetic social energy. Now open on the Red Sea coast, SLS The Red Sea stands as one of Saudi Arabia’s most exciting lifestyle destinations.

The resort features 150 impeccably designed keys, five dynamic Food & Beverage venues, and a luxurious spa sanctuary, offering guests a seamless blend of indulgence, entertainment, and escape. From vibrant dining experiences to moments of pure relaxation, every detail is crafted to surprise, inspire, and connect.

More than a hotel, SLS The Red Sea is a living stage—a place where creativity thrives, individuality is celebrated, and bold ideas are encouraged. As the journey continues beyond opening, we are building a passionate team to shape the future of this iconic destination. If you’re driven by excellence, energized by lifestyle hospitality, and ready to be part of something extraordinary, this is where your story continues.

Job Description

At SLS The Red Sea, our villas represent the most personalized expression of the SLS experience. As a Villa Operations Manager, you will lead the Villa Host operation, ensuring every guest receives seamless, intuitive, and highly personalized service from pre‑arrival through departure.

Working closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, F&B, Concierge, Spa, Engineering, and other operational teams, you will lead the Villa Host team, oversee VIP experiences, and ensure every detail of the villa guest journey reflects the bold and distinctive spirit of SLS.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Villa Host operation, ensuring consistent delivery of personalized luxury service and SLS brand standards.


• Manage, coach, and develop Villa Host Supervisors and Villa Hosts to build a high-performing, guest-focused team.


• Oversee daily villa operations, including arrivals, departures, VIPs, special requests, host allocations, and guest preferences.


• Review VIP and high‑profile guest arrivals and coordinate all arrangements with relevant operational departments.


• Conduct regular villa inspections to ensure presentation, amenities, maintenance, and service delivery meet luxury standards.


• Maintain a strong presence in the operation and personally engage with VIPs, repeat guests, and guests celebrating special occasions.


• Handle escalated guest concerns and lead service recovery with timely and appropriate follow‑up.


• Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities to continuously improve the villa guest experience.


• Ensure guest profiles, preferences, and service information are accurately maintained in the Property Management System.


• Develop and maintain Villa Host procedures and service standards across the operation.


• Lead daily briefings and ensure effective communication of VIP movements, guest requests, and operational priorities.


• Monitor staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental operating costs.


• Identify appropriate upselling opportunities across dining, spa, experiences, and other resort services.


• Work closely with operational departments to ensure seamless coordination throughout the guest journey.


• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and development of the Villa Host team.


• Ensure compliance with SLS policies, operational procedures, privacy requirements, and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field is preferred.


• Minimum 5 years of luxury hospitality experience, including at least 2–3 years in a managerial or senior supervisory role.


• Previous experience in Villa Operations, Butler Service, Front Office, Guest Relations, private residences, or a similar luxury guest‑facing environment.


• Strong knowledge of luxury guest service, VIP handling, personalization, guest recognition, and service recovery.


• Proven leadership experience in managing, coaching, training, and developing guest‑facing teams.


• Good understanding of Front Office operations and Property Management Systems (PMS).


• Strong operational awareness, including scheduling, productivity, cost control, and upselling.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.


• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced luxury hospitality environment.