Job Title: Hotel General Manager Pre-Opening
Location: Yiti Bay, Sultanate of Oman
Department: Executive Office
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: Q4- 2025

We are launching an exciting new luxury Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Yiti Bay,Sultanate of Oman and were seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the project from pre-opening to full operational success.

This is a rare opportunity for a visionary hospitality leader to shape the identity, service culture, and operational excellence of a landmark property from the ground up. The ideal candidate brings strong pre-opening expertise, a deep understanding of resort operations, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening phase, including recruitment, operational setup, compliance, procurement, and team training.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, designers, and contractors to ensure operational functionality and brand standards are met.
• Develop and implement business plans, operational strategies, and service standards aligned with brand positioning and guest expectations.
• Build and lead a high-performing, service-driven team across all departments (front office, F&B, housekeeping, engineering, spa, etc.).
• Establish relationships with local authorities, partners, and vendors to ensure smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, revenue management, and financial performance.
• Create a strong service culture focused on guest satisfaction, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Represent the resort as its brand ambassador, internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hospitality, with at least 3 years as a General Manager or Resort Manager.
• Proven pre-opening experience in a resort or hotel is essential.
• Strong operational background with a focus on guest service, financial acumen, and team leadership.
• Experience working in remote or international resort locations is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead diverse teams.
• Culturally adaptable, hands-on, and solution-oriented.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.

What We Offer

• Be part of a prestigious new resort development in a beautiful destination.
• Opportunity to shape the brand and guest experience from the ground up.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A dynamic, supportive leadership environment and long-term career growth.

Ready to lead one of the most exciting new resort openings in Oman?
Apply now and take your career to new heights with this extraordinary opportunity.