Director Development - Middle East, Africa & Türkiye

4 Weeks ago • 5-7 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

Ennismore is seeking a Director of Development for the Middle East, Africa & Türkiye region. The role involves building relationships, demonstrating commercial and financial fluency, and understanding hotel deals and the legal framework of Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs). The position offers exposure to hotels, branded residences, food & beverage, and member clubs within a fast-paced, innovative culture. The company is a creative hospitality group and a joint venture with Accor, known for its founder-built brands with purpose.

Must have:

5-7 years as a Manager in hotel consulting, asset management, or development
Ability to build strong relationships
Commercially sharp and financially fluent
Understanding of hotel deals and HMA legal framework
Passion for the hospitality industry

Good to have:

Degree in a business/hospitality related subject
Analytically minded
Arabic fluency

Perks:

Opportunity for progression and role changes
Great healthcare
Competitive salary
Perks across Ennismore brands
Learning opportunities
Relaxed, innovative culture

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Job Details

Company Description

Ennismore is a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

Ennismore has brought together two global F&B leaders, PARIS SOCIETY and RIKAS, renowned for their iconic venues worldwide and recognized as two of the industry's largest F&B operators.
This F&B platform consolidates F&B brand houses and operations, driven by strategic and creative concepts.

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for new talent to join our Development team at Ennismore!

We’re hiring a Director Development for the Middle East, Africa & Türkiye.

You’ll need a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as a Manager in hotel consulting, asset management or development — and more importantly:

• You know how to build real relationships

• You’re commercially sharp and financially fluent

• You understand hotel deals and the legal framework of HMA's

• You’re passionate about the industry and ready to get stuck in

The role comes with exposure to some of the most exciting parts of our business — from hotels to branded residences, food & beverage, and member clubs.

We’re a team that moves fast, thinks differently, and believes in creating places with soul. If that sounds like your kind of vibe — or you know someone who’d be a great fit — send them our way.

Qualifications

Ideally a degree in a business/hospitality related subject
Analytically minded
Ideally Arabic fluency as well as English - a nice to have but not required

Additional Information

What’s In it for You

Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture