Hotel Manager at insightsoftware

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Job Description

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is looking for an experienced and dynamic Hotel Manager to lead hotel operations, drive business performance, and deliver exceptional luxury guest experiences. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational leadership with commercial acumen, ensuring the highest standards of service while maximising profitability and developing our Heartists.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5–8 years of Hotel Manager experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or resort.
• Proven track record in revenue growth, GOP improvement, profitability, and business performance.
• Strong expertise in luxury operations, LQA standards, brand compliance, and guest experience.
• Excellent leadership skills in team development, Heartist engagement, and succession planning.
• Strong commercial acumen in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder management.
• Previous experience in the Middle East luxury hospitality market, preferably in Bahrain or the GCC region.
• Proven ability to manage operational challenges, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high standards of service excellence.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration (MBA) is an advantage.

• Relevant professional qualifications in hospitality management or executive leadership are desirable.

• Strong knowledge of international luxury hospitality practices and recognized hotel quality standards.

• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is a 5-star luxury resort featuring 262 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, plus 4 water villas, which encompass 1 grand Royal Suite, 6 themed Opera Suites with private infinity pools, 21 Prestige Suites, 48 Club Millésime Rooms, and 186 Superior and Luxury Rooms. The resort boasts 6 distinctive restaurants and 3 bars/lounges, including the signature Yamaz Greek restaurant, Fiamma Italian, and Maison Sushi. Its premier event and corporate facilities comprise the magnificent Al Nakheel Grand Ballroom (divisible into 3 sections), Al Nasreya Hall, 5 dedicated meeting rooms, and the exclusive, private Sofi Island for outdoor functions. Rounding out its luxury amenities are a private Beach Club, an interactive Kids Club, and the renowned Thalassa Sea & Spa, reputed as the very first Thalassa spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

• We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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