We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to act as the right hand to our CEO — a role that combines rigorous organisation, absolute discretion, and the poise to operate at the highest level of international hospitality.

Our CEO leads a fast-moving, multi-country business and travels extensively. This is not a role that comes with detailed instructions. The successful candidate will observe, anticipate, and take ownership — building their own understanding of the business, the priorities, and the people, and moving things forward without being asked twice.

What We Are Looking For

Someone who is always one step ahead. A person who does not wait for instructions, who reads a room instantly, and who can be trusted with anything — from a last-minute schedule collapse in another time zone to a confidential family matter. Discreet by instinct, warm with everyone, and impeccable in everything.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

Manage a complex, constantly shifting calendar across multiple time zones, with the judgement to protect the CEO's time and arbitrate competing priorities independently
Coordinate meetings, calls, and engagements, ensuring the CEO arrives prepared for each one
Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and supporting documents — often with minimal brief
Draft and manage correspondence on behalf of the CEO, in English and French
Track commitments and action items across the business and follow up until closed
Act as a trusted point of contact between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, filtering and prioritising with sound judgement

Travel & Logistics

Coordinate complex international travel, itineraries, accommodation, and ground transportation to a standard consistent with our positioning
Anticipate and resolve disruptions in real time while the CEO is in transit
Support site visits, restaurant openings, and executive events across the UAE and internationally
Provide seamless remote support across time zones, including flexibility outside standard hours when travel requires it

VIP & Stakeholder Relations

Engage confidently and appropriately with high-profile guests, partners, and investors, applying the codes of luxury hospitality in presentation, tone, and service standards
Handle sensitive relationships with cultural intelligence across a highly international network of nationalities and backgrounds
Represent the CEO's office impeccably in every interaction, written and in person

Personal & Family Support

Assist with selected personal and family matters for the CEO with complete discretion
Coordinate personal appointments, reservations, and administrative requirements
Navigate the overlap between professional and personal spheres with total confidentiality and impeccable judgement

Administrative Coordination

Support communication and coordination across departments and with the wider group
Assist with executive reporting and document management
Maintain confidential records and sensitive information to the highest professional standard

Profile

Minimum 5 years supporting a CEO, Founder, Owner, or C-level executive, ideally in a multi-site or international business
Background in luxury hospitality, high-end lifestyle, private office, or a comparable environment where service standards and presentation are non-negotiable
Demonstrated exposure to VIP, celebrity, or UHNW stakeholders, with a proven record of discretion
Fully autonomous: able to establish priorities, resolve problems, and operate with minimal direction
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the natural authority to earn credibility at every level of an organisation
Culturally agile in a diverse, multinational workforce
Fluent English essential. French fluency strongly preferred; candidates with strong familiarity with French professional culture and codes will be prioritised
Exceptional written communication in both languages
Highly discreet, resilient, and unflappable under pressure
Polished personal presentation aligned with a luxury hospitality brand
Proficient in Microsoft Office and modern productivity tools
UAE-based or willing to relocate; valid passport and availability to travel

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer