Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or Tourism, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in villa operations or luxury resort operations, preferably in 5-star hotels with butler or villa host services. Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills are essential, along with knowledge of Opera PMS or similar hotel management systems. Fluency in English is required, with additional languages being an advantage.
Description
Job Location:Banana Island Resort Doha By AnantaraAnantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning without end, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world's most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.The Assistant Villa Operations Manager at Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara is responsible for supporting the Villa Operations Manager in delivering exceptional luxury guest experiences while overseeing the daily operations of the resort's private villas. The role combines operational leadership, guest service excellence, team supervision, and coordination across departments.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in managing the day-to-day operations of all villas.Supervise Villa Hosts and ensure high service standards.Coordinate villa check-ins, check-outs, housekeeping, and maintenance.Inspect villas before guest arrivals to ensure luxury standards.Handle VIP arrivals, guest preferences, and personalized services.Resolve guest complaints promptly and professionally.Schedule and coach Villa Hosts and monitor their performance.Ensure compliance with resort SOPs, health, safety, and quality standards.Coordinate with Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and Guest Relations to provide seamless guest experiences.Monitor operational costs and support departmental budgeting.Maintain accurate guest history and preferences in the property management system (Opera).Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field (preferred).Minimum 2 years of experience in villa operations or luxury resort operations.Experience in 5-star hotels or luxury resorts, preferably with butler or villa host services.Strong leadership, communication, and guest service skills.Knowledge of Opera PMS or similar hotel management systems.Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.Key SkillsLuxury guest serviceTeam leadership and trainingVilla operations managementProblem-solving and conflict resolutionAttention to detailTime management and organizationCross-department coordinationBudget awareness and cost controlThis is a mid-level management role designed for hospitality professionals with luxury resort or villa operations experience who can lead teams while ensuring a personalized, world-class guest experience.Not the right fit Set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!