
Kerzner
General Manager and Senior Vice President, Operations
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 08/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
24/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 50,000 - 60,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
VP/Executive
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
08/05/2026
Job description
Atlantis, The Palm, part of Kerzner International, seeks a General Manager and Senior Vice President of Operations to oversee all hotel operations and achieve operational and financial goals for one of the worldâs premier luxury resorts. The role requires full accountability for overall operational and financial performance, including revenue, operational profit, and guest satisfaction, while upholding corporate standards for colleague engagement, quality assurance, and asset protection. The GM & SVP will lead multiple departmentsâRooms, Food and Beverage, Sales and Marketing, Revenue, Finance, Facilities, IT, and Human Resourcesâacross pre-opening and operational phases. Responsibilities include driving revenue growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring profitability through disciplined financial management and execution of the annual business plan. The role demands strategic alignment with corporate vision, values, standards, and governance, building strong relationships with the owning company and stakeholders, providing leadership to the Executive Committee, and fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture. The GM & SVP will ensure compliance with government regulations, health and safety requirements, emergency procedures, and safeguard hotel assets through long-term planning. This leadership role also involves representing the hotel in key sales activities, community initiatives, and delivering exceptional luxury guest experiences while attracting, retaining, and developing high-potential talent.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Hold full accountability for the overall operational and financial performance of the resort, including revenue, operational profits, and guest satisfaction
- Lead and oversee all departments including Rooms, Food and Beverage, Sales and Marketing, Revenue, Finance, Facilities, IT, and Human Resources across pre-opening and operational phases
- Drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability through disciplined financial management, forecasting, and execution of the annual business plan
- Monitor key performance drivers including sales, guest satisfaction, colleague engagement, quality assurance, and asset protection
- Align operational decisions, management style, and practices with corporate vision, values, standards, and governance requirements
- Build strong relationships with the owning company, providing transparent communication on performance and strategic priorities
- Provide clear direction to the Executive Committee, foster open dialogue, and maintain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high standards
- Inspire and guide colleagues to deliver personalised and instinctive luxury guest experiences
- Attract, retain, and develop high-potential talent while creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation
- Ensure compliance with all government regulations, health and safety requirements, emergency procedures, and corporate programmes
- Safeguard resort assets through capital planning, maintenance oversight, and long-term asset protection strategies
- Represent the resort in key sales activities, stakeholder engagements, and community initiatives to promote brand reputation and strategic objectives
Experience & skills
- Bachelorâs Degree in Hotel, Restaurant, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years general management experience in a senior corporate hospitality role, preferably in luxury resorts
- Proven experience in luxury resort environments with strong understanding of Forbes five-star and Michelin standards
- Experience managing large-scale resorts exceeding 500 rooms, including luxury pre-openings and branded residences
- Strong financial acumen, commercial awareness, and operational governance capabilities
- Excellent oral, report writing, and presentation skills, with high-level discretion and professionalism
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and change leadership skills with ability to challenge constructively and influence effectively
- Adaptable, pragmatic, and comfortable leading organizational change, with the ability to relocate as required