General Manager - Fairmont Sharm El Sheikh (Pre-Opening)
Core
Lead the pre-opening, opening, and long-term positioning of a luxury resort in Sharm El Sheikh, shaping its culture, commercial success, and reputation as a leading destination.
Role type
General Manager (Pre-Opening)
Builds
A luxury resort destination blending hotel, residential, wellness, and lifestyle experiences.
Domain
Luxury Hospitality / Tourism
Required skills
Strategic planning, P&L management, pre-opening leadership, owner relations, luxury hospitality standards, team building, sales and revenue management, renovation oversight, crisis management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience in Egypt, experience in pre-opening/opening hotels, experience in resorts and all-inclusive, fluency in Arabic
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Articulate a clear vision for the hotel aligning with ownership strategy; oversee renovation projects; maximize financial performance and control costs; handle VIP guests and international protocols; foster an inclusive culture and develop colleagues; drive sales, marketing, and revenue management; maintain product and service quality standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC