Hotel General Manager - Pre Opening & Launch - UAE

International Permanent £12,915 - £15,067 per month (£154,985 - £180,815 per year) View Job Description
Lead the launch of one of the UAE's boldest new lifestyle hotels, blending luxury, entertainment, music and unforgettable guest experiences. This is a rare chance to shape a brand from the ground up with the backing of a global hospitality group.
  • Lead the Vision of a Brand-New Lifestyle Concept
  • Join a Globally Recognized Hotel Group with Ambition in the Middle East

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally renowned hotel group celebrated for its vibrant lifestyle brands, immersive guest experiences and innovative approach to hospitality. With a strong global footprint and exciting regional expansion underway, they offer the perfect platform for to build something iconic in a high-growth creatively charged environment.

Job Description

  • Lead the full pre-opening process from construction handover to soft launch and grand opening
  • Recruit onboard and inspire a high-performing team aligned with the brand's culture and service style
  • Collaborate with design construction and brand teams to ensure the property reflects the lifestyle concept
  • Create and implement operational standards SOPs and guest experience flows tailored to a modern luxury audience
  • Develop and execute a strategic launch plan in partnership with marketing and PR teams
  • Drive all day-to-day operations post-opening ensuring exceptional service across rooms F&B events and entertainment
  • Deliver strong commercial performance through revenue management cost control and P&L leadership
  • Foster a guest-centric culture ensuring consistently memorable and high-energy experiences
  • Represent the hotel externally building relationships with VIPs partners local authorities and key stakeholders
  • Champion innovation and sustainability across operations aligned with the brand and group's vision

The Successful Applicant

  • Must have a proven track record in the UAE hospitality market with deep local market understanding
  • Experience as a General Manager in global luxury or entertainment resort brands with a global footprint
  • Track record of leading at least one successful pre-opening from ground up to launch
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build empower and retain high-performing teams
  • Commercially driven with hands-on experience in budgeting revenue management and profitability delivery
  • Obsessed with guest experience and knows how to deliver personalised service in a high-energy setting
  • Creative agile and thrives in fast-paced ever-evolving environments
  • Excellent communicator with strong external stakeholder and partner management skills
  • Passionate about music entertainment design and culture with the confidence and flair to match

What's on Offer

Competitive package with benefits.

Contact
Ali Nomani
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712626
Phone number
+971 4 709 0307

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Subsector
Hospitality & Leisure
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ali Nomani
Consultant phone
+971 4 709 0307
Job reference
JN-042025-6712626