Director of Recreation

About us

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has delighted luxury travellers since 1946, serving as a meeting place for heads of state, a setting for world-changing speeches, and the impetus for some of the most famous love stories of all time.

The brand has become synonymous with bold exploration, travel, and cultural discovery. The InterContinental The Red Sea Resort exemplifies these attributes. Set within one of the world’s most ambitious luxury tourism developments amidst an archipelago of over 90 pristine islands, the hotel offers guests sweeping views of the ocean and a discreet barefoot luxury immersed in a natural experience.

Each of the resort’s 210 sea-facing rooms provides immediate beach access; allowing guests to step out on to the sands of the Red Sea from the terrace. Moreover, the resort features seven different gastronomic experiences, sprawling pools and recreational facilities, a spa, a health club and curated meetings and events spaces for leisure, business travellers and groups.

With the worldliness that travel brings, every stay will take your imagination to places you would never expect!

Director of Recreation

The main responsibility of this role is to coordinate the delivery of all recreational guest services, including the gym, spa, and pool operations. Promotes the desired work culture around the five core values of Trust, Integrity, Respect, One Team and Service of the InterContinental Hotels Group and the brand ethos.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Managing the department P&L in line with targets agreed upon.
• Provide strong leadership to the team.
• Create and manage the full spa inventory of products, linen, and equipment.
• Co-ordinate the maintenance of all recreational facilities and equipment.
• Ensure all cleanliness and FLS standards are complying without exception.
• Support Spa & Recreation team in a positive manner with day-to-day duties and ensure all standards and SOPs are being followed to maintain quality in the operation and the guest experience.
• Actively participate in hotel management meetings.
• Delivery of hotel-wide and departmental communication.
• Conducting annual and mid-year performance reviews.
• Coaching and regular feedback sessions of employees.
• Implementation of departmental specific training programs.
• Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
• Delivers by meeting tough deadlines and uses specific performance measures to track progress and improve future performance.
• Takes steps to follow through, ensuring tasks are fully completed; independently checks to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Develops detailed understanding of the market and guests need.
• Challenges the way things are done; identifies areas requiring change and suggests ideas to support the change.
• Identifies opportunities to improve profitability of own area.
• Implementation and maintenance of brand standards and standard operating procedures.

What we need from you

• Degree or certificate in hospitality management, or any related field. 
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Recreation and SPA Manager in a 5 stars luxury resort or hotel.
• Able to coach, train, manage and develop skills of a large team of employees.
• Good knowledge of P&L Reports
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic
• Able to achieve departmental targets within the allocated budget.
• Proactive with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Able to convey information and ideas clearly (Communication)
• Work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must speak local language(s).

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. 

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.