Director of Operations at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs.

Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains.

An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury.

With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar.

With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love.

And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As the Director of Operations, you will play a key leadership role in driving overall hotel performance.

This includes maximizing financial returns, developing and leading high-performing teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring adherence to brand standards, and strengthening the hotel’s presence in the local community.

You will also serve as acting General Manager in their absence.

 Some of your main role responsibilities are:


* Provide strategic direction and day-to-day operational leadership across all hotel departments.


* Drive financial performance and profitability through efficient operations and effective cost control.


* Foster a high-performance culture by coaching and developing department leaders and staff.


* Ensure outstanding guest service delivery, consistently meeting or exceeding brand and guest expectations.


* Lead implementation of brand initiatives and operational standards.


* Oversee food and beverage operations with a focus on quality, innovation, and revenue generation.


* Maintain high standards of safety, security, and compliance.


* Engage with the local community and represent the hotel in external partnerships and events

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for: 


* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hotel Administration, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).


* Minimum of three years in a senior operations or general management role in the hospitality industry.


* Proven strong background in Food & Beverage operations.


* Comprehensive knowledge of total hotel operations, including rooms, housekeeping, F&B, and engineering.


* Demonstrated success in lea...