Resort Island Manager (Jumeirah Thanda Island) at Jumeirah Tanzania

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Resort Island Manager in a Tanzania, on a remote, island location.

• Oversee the full island operations, ensuring seamless coordination between departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
• Curate and programme exceptional guest experiences, including personalised moments and themed events, by collaborating with key departments to deliver unforgettable stays that reflect the island’s unique character and the resort’s luxury standards.
• Drive financial performance through effective yield and revenue management strategies, cost control, and budget adherence.
• Ensure all services and operations are delivered in line with brand standards and guest expectations, maintaining the highest levels of luxury and personalized service.
• Lead, inspire, and develop departmental leaders to build high-performing teams, promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Foster strong guest relationships through regular interaction, personal engagement, and effective handling of feedback to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Proven experience of 2–3 years in a similar engineering role, ideally within the hospitality or luxury resort sector
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with experience in guiding project teams
• Highly detail-oriented with strong project management capabilities and a creative approach to technical challenges

About the Benefits:

Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.