Lifestyle Manager - Hospitality

Position OverviewThe Lifestyle Manager is a commercially driven, guest-facing role focused on attracting, developing and retaining high-value clientele within a luxury hospitality and entertainment environment. The position centre's on building strong relationships with VIP guests, HNWIs and influential personalities across regional and international markets, with a particular emphasis on nightlife and premium F&B experiences.Acting as a trusted point of contact for high-value guests, the successful candidate will be responsible for expanding their network, driving guest visits and repeat business, and delivering personalized experiences that encourage long-term loyalty. This role requires an established network, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to generate measurable business through client engagement.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, develop and maintain a strong network of VIP guests, HNWIs, influential personalities and high-spending clientele.Proactively attract new guests and drive visits, bookings, repeat business and revenue through personal relationships and networking.Develop relationships with key contacts across luxury hospitality, nightlife, entertainment and lifestyle sectors.Manage VIP guest relationships from initial engagement through to ongoing retention, ensuring a personalized and seamless experience.Understand guest preferences and anticipate individual needs to deliver exceptional service and strengthen long-term loyalty.Drive guest engagement and revenue opportunities across nightlife and premium food and beverage experiences.Coordinate VIP visits, reservations, special requests and personalized arrangements with the relevant operational teams.Maintain an organized database of guest profiles, preferences, contact history and engagement activity.Identify opportunities for private celebrations, group visits, high-value bookings and other revenue-generating experiences.Attend relevant networking opportunities and social engagements to expand the client base and strengthen relationships.Collaborate with operational teams to ensure consistent service delivery and an exceptional guest experience.Monitor guest activity, repeat visits, referrals and business generated through relationship-building efforts.RequirementsProven experience in lifestyle management, VIP relations, nightlife, luxury hospitality, or a similar relationship-driven role.An established network of VIP guests, HNWIs and high-spending clientele, preferably across the U.A.E and wider international markets.Strong understanding of the luxury nightlife, entertainment and premium dining landscape.Demonstrated ability to attract clientele, generate revenue and build lasting commercial relationships.Excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging high-profile individuals.A commercially minded approach, with the ability to develop a personal client portfolio and deliver measurable results.Highly personable, proactive and discreet, with a strong understanding of VIP service expectations.Excellent relationship management and organizational skills.Flexibility to attend networking engagements and support guest activities outside standard working hours.Fluency in English; additional languages and an established international network would be advantageous.Confidentiality Note: Further details regarding the opportunity and operating environment will be shared with shortlisted candidates.