City Manager

GuestReady

. Own the Abu Dhabi P&L and key targets, including portfolio growth, occupancy, revenue, owner retention and guest reviews .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAbu Dhabi • United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong operational leadership in hospitality and property management, with a focus on P&L ownership, team development, and compliance with Abu Dhabi regulations. Proven ability to build relationships with owners and partners while driving portfolio growth and enhancing guest experiences.

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P&L ManagementTeam LeadershipOperational ExcellenceAbu Dhabi Market ExperienceProperty Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Hospitality ManagementProperty ManagementShort-Term RentalsBusiness ScalingKPI TrackingRegulatory ComplianceGuest Experience ManagementCleaning and Maintenance OperationsData AnalysisFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkHands-On ApproachCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CRM ToolsProperty Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

DCT Holiday Home Licensing

Industry Keywords

HospitalityReal EstateProperty ManagementShort-Term RentalsAbu Dhabi Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Abu Dhabi P&L and key targets, including portfolio growth, occupancy, revenue, owner retention and guest reviews
Build and grow the portfolio of properties in Abu Dhabi, working with owners, developers and local partners
Act as the senior point of contact for key owners
Set up and run day-to-day operations, including cleaning, maintenance, check-ins and quality standards, with in-house teams and local suppliers
Ensure every property has the right holiday home permits and meets Abu Dhabi regulations (DCT)
Hire, lead and develop the local team
Work with Guest Experience to deliver high-quality stays and respond to guest feedback
Track and report city KPIs, identify issues early and drive operational improvements
Report to the Director of Business Operations, UAE, and collaborate with the Dubai team and central Revenue Management, Guest Experience, Finance and Owner Success teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years' experience in hospitality, short-term rentals, property management or real estate, including at least 2–3 years leading a team
Experience owning results for a city, region, property or business unit
Strong operational background: you know how to set up and run field operations and suppliers
Commercially minded, comfortable with a P&L and with numbers
Confident building relationships with owners, developers and partners
Hands-on, organised and able to work independently in a growing market
Fluent English, written and spoken
Experience in the Abu Dhabi market and with DCT holiday home licensing
Experience launching or scaling a business in a new city
Arabic
Experience with property management systems or CRM tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

UAE visa sponsorship, covered by GuestReady
Medical insurance from your first day
25 days' annual leave
Stability: a long-term role with an established, growing company that's here to stay in the UAE
Competitive salary