Cluster Government Relation Manager

Role Overview

Cluster Government Relation Manager at Minor International, located at Dukes The Palm Dubai Hotel.

Company Overview

The Colbert Collection is a hospitality group united by a shared sensibility where culture, conversation, and culinary rituals naturally converge. Each hotel in the collection captures moments that stir emotion, awaken curiosity, and remain unforgettable.

Role Purpose

Oversee all government-related transactions, including visas, permits, licenses, and registrations. Liaison with various government departments and agencies to ensure compliance, minimize regulatory risk, and support hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities

Government Liaison & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the processing of all types of visas, including employment visas, residence visas for employees, entertainer visas, and guest required visas.
• Liaise with government authorities including MOHRE, GDRFA, Dubai Municipality, DED, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements, minimizing the risk of penalties and fines.
• Monitor renewals of permits and licenses, including hotel trade license, liquor trading license, chamber of commerce certificates of registration, and civil defense certificate for the hotel.

Legal & Regulatory Updates

• Stay current with any changes or amendments to prevailing laws, rules, regulations, forms, formats, and procedures.

Employee Documentation & Exit Formalities

• Ensure that all relevant documents are submitted periodically to the immigration and labour office with regard to cancelled or absconding employees in order to be deleted from the hotel's sponsorship list.
• Ensure the departure and exit formalities for employees are completed after cancellation of visas.

Management Support

• Support hotel management with government-related approvals, inspections, and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven work experience as a Government Relation Manager or similar role.
• Previous experience in a large hotel with at least 500 keys in a luxury property required.
• Pre-opening experience is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of UAE labor law, immigration procedures, and government regulations.

Skills & Competencies

• Active listening and effective communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

• Flexibility to work in shifts.