Operational General Manager – Multi-Site Adventure & Experience Operations
Location: United Arab Emirates
Company: Leading Emirates Adventure, Watersports & Entertainment Operator
About the Company
Our client is one of the region’s fastest-growing adventure and lifestyle experience operators, running 20+ watersports, diving, adventure and entertainment centres across the country and other emerging destinations. Partnering with top-tier hotels and resorts, the business is entering its next phase of expansion—scaling operations, elevating guest experience, and setting new standards for world-class adventure tourism in the region.
The Role
We’re seeking a hands-on Operational General Manager to lead and optimise a multi-destination operations ecosystem. You’ll own day-to-day performance, build high-performing site teams, strengthen processes, and drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead multi-site operations across watersports, diving and adventure centres.
* Convert strategy into actionable operational plans and stretch targets.
* Build a decentralised, empowered management structure with strong governance.
* Ensure world-class safety, quality, and guest experience standards.
* Drive operational consistency, reporting, SOPs, KPIs, and training frameworks.
* Oversee financial performance, P&Ls, budgets, revenue growth and cost control.
* Identify new commercial opportunities, partnerships and expansion plays.
* Inspire, mentor and develop diverse teams and future leaders.
* Introduce new technologies, operating models and guest experience innovations.
* Represent the organisation with government partners and industry stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Sports/Leisure or similar (MBA preferred).
* 10–15+ years leading complex, multi-site operations in hospitality, tourism, leisure or entertainment.
* Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen.
* Proven track record in scaling operations, building teams and driving transformation.
* International and/or GCC experience is an advantage.
* A people-first leader: empowering, collaborative, and operationally rigorous.