Hotel Manager

What do we expect from you

Mondrian Abu Dhabi is poised to be a defining lifestyle destination in the region and we are looking for an exceptional Hotel Manager to join us during the preopening phase. As Hotel Manager, you will play a critical leadership role working closely with the General Manager to bring the vision of Mondrian to life. From overseeing daily hotel operations to driving performance and culture across all departments, your influence will shape every part of the guest journey.

You will be at the heart of the action, leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring every guest touchpoint reflects the creativity, flair, and sophistication Mondrian is known for.

How your day looks like :

Lead the operational setup of the hotel in the preopening phase including SOP development, team recruitment, training, and departmental coordination.

Provide hands-on leadership and support across key operational departments including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Engineering, and Housekeeping.

Collaborate closely with the General Manager to ensure all hotel activities align with brand strategy, guest experience goals, and commercial targets.

Champion Mondrian's brand values by ensuring a consistently high standard of service, design sensibility, and cultural programming.

Act as a key stakeholder in guest engagement, visible, approachable, and invested in ensuring exceptional guest journeys.

Monitor operational performance through key metrics and guest feedback, proactively addressing areas for improvement.

Drive operational excellence through innovation, systems thinking, and an unrelenting focus on team empowerment.

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, licensing, brand standards, and local regulations.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management to drive profitability across all operating departments.

Represent the General Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 10 years of hospitality experience with at least 2 years in a Hotel Manager role within a luxury or lifestyle hotel.

Strong background in Food & Beverage operations is highly desired with the ability to lead and connect both pillars, Rooms & Food & Beverage, seamlessly.

Prior experience in a preopening environment is highly desirable.

Deep understanding of both front and back-of-house operations and how they interconnect to shape the guest experience.

Proven ability to lead large diverse teams with emotional intelligence, structure, and empathy.

Commercially minded with a strong grasp of financial management, labor planning, and operational KPIs.

Naturally guest-focused with a passion for creating memorable, meaningful, and personalized experiences.

Flexible, energetic, and collaborative; you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building something from the ground up.

Familiarity with hospitality systems (e.g. Opera PMS, POS, financial software) is a plus.

Fluency in English is essential; additional languages, particularly Arabic, are a bonus.

Culturally curious and globally minded, aligned with the Mondrian brand's creative and cosmopolitan ethos.

Additional Information :

Why Join Mondrian Abu Dhabi

Global Presence & Vision

• Become part of a global, innovative, and rapidly growing group committed not only to building hotels but also to crafting a distinguished global brand.
• Embark on the exciting preopening journey of one of the most anticipated luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.

Creative & Impactful Work

Career Growth & Development

Inclusive Environment :

Compensation & Benefits

How to Apply : If you're an experienced and forward-thinking hospitality leader with a passion for crafting unforgettable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Mondrian Abu Dhabi offers a rare opportunity to be part of a truly iconic preopening journey. To apply for the Hotel Manager position, please submit your CV along with a cover letter that highlights your operational expertise, leadership approach, and what excites you most about joining the Mondrian brand at this transformative stage.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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