Director of People & Culture - Four Seasons Hotel Luxor, Egypt

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

Perched along the banks of the Nile in the heart of Egypt's legendary ancient city of Thebes, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor will bring world-class hospitality to one of the world's most remarkable destinations. Set to open in 2027, the hotel will feature 200 guest rooms and suites with views of the Nile, exceptional dining experiences, a luxurious spa and wellness offering, family-focused amenities, and event spaces. Located moments from the iconic Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor offers a unique opportunity to be part of a landmark opening and help shape the future of luxury hospitality in one of the world's most captivating cultural destinations.

Four Seasons Hotel Luxor is anticipated to open in 2027, and we are seeking a Director of People and Culture to join our team and help shape its future!

This role reports to our General Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Regional Director of People and Culture and will be responsible for leading the People, Culture and Learning strategy and execution for the Four Seasons Hotel Luxor; providing People and Culture support with the overall goal being that the hotel is perceived as the Employer of Choice in your destination.

You will be the Cultural Advocate of the Golden Rule in every employee action in your hotel and responsibilities will include championing top talent and actively supporting succession planning, supporting the hotel as a Business Partner, fostering relationships with others as a coach, supporting and driving Corporate People and Culture initiatives, actively supporting recruitment, selection, onboarding and development requirements, evaluating the effectiveness of People and Culture programs and initiatives and analyzing compensation and benefits trends to ensure a balance between cost and employee experience.  You will also be responsible for developing the learning quality and experience on property; delivering workplace learning and development, performance improvement programs, and initiatives to best achieve long-term business success. 

Passion for people, talent management and learning, combined with the ability to act as a trusted Business Partner; strategic, with strong business acumen, an understanding of operational needs, and the ability to contribute to key strategies and operational decisions for the hotel. A catalyst for change and an employee champion, with a minimum of three years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a luxury hospitality environment. Pre-opening experience is advantageous, along with strong knowledge and understanding of Egyptian labor law, employment regulations, social insurance and payroll compliance requirements.

Experience interpreting and applying Egyptian labor legislation, maintaining productive relationships with government authorities and labor offices, familiarity with work permit and expatriate employment processes, and a proven ability to lead talent acquisition, succession planning, employee engagement, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational change initiatives.

A strategic approach to talent, learning and development, succession planning, and workforce effectiveness, with the ability to align people strategies with business objectives, support long-term organizational success, and contribute to positioning the hotel as the Employer of Choice.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.  We look for talent who share the Golden Rule – people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us.  As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts and residences around the world, making us an undisputed “employer of choice.”