Hotel Manager - Barceló Hotel & Residences Bahrain

About the role

Barceló Hotel & Residences Bahrain, a contemporary 4-star property in Manama's Seef District with 195 rooms and suites, is hiring a Hotel Manager. The role oversees all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction, financial performance and team development.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and motivate all hotel departments, including front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, maintenance and sales.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet financial targets such as revenue growth, cost control and profitability.
• Maintain guest satisfaction through proactive service, prompt issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, company policies and brand standards.
• Oversee human resources, including recruitment, training, performance management and employee relations.
• Manage hotel budgets, financial forecasts and capital expenditure planning.
• Monitor market trends, competitors and guest feedback, and build relationships with owners, suppliers and local community representatives.
• Implement health, safety and security protocols and represent the hotel at industry events and community functions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration or a related field; Master's preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience in hotel operations, including at least 3-5 years as a General Manager or Hotel Manager in a 4-star or 5-star hotel.
• Proven financial acumen and track record of meeting budgetary goals and driving profitability.
• Fluent English; Arabic or other languages are a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of local market dynamics and cultural sensitivities in Bahrain.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of front office, F&B, housekeeping and maintenance.
• Proficiency in hotel management software (e.g. Opera, Fidelio) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.

What we offer

• Geographic mobility between countries and career plans in different areas of the group.
• Training programmes and open e-learning courses through Barceló Campus.
• Discounts on hotels and travel, a health insurance policy, discounts with leisure companies and exclusive agreements with schools and businesses.