Director of Guest Experiences - Amangiri

Location Overview

Join our team in Amangiri. Blending into untouched red-rock country on over 900 acres of the Colorado Plateau, Amangiri and its satellite, Camp Sarika, reflect dual aspects of this ancient desert landscape. A serene sanctuary, Amangiri’s 34 modernist suites, Aman Spa and mesa-embracing pool echo the tranquillity of the canyons. Camp Sarika, with its 10 tented pavilions, answers the region’s call to adventure. An unrivalled base for exhilarating expeditions and fireside connection, the camp has its own restaurant, lounge and spa suites.

The Role

As Director of Guest Experiences, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the guest experience across the resort. You will champion Aman’s commitment to personalized luxury by overseeing guest journey development, adventure programming, special events, itinerary planning, and experience delivery. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure every guest interaction reflects the highest standards of service excellence, operational consistency, and brand integrity while driving guest satisfaction, team engagement, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the property's guest experience strategy, ensuring alignment with Aman standards, luxury hospitality best practices, and brand objectives
• Continuously enhance the guest journey through innovation, personalization, and service excellence initiatives
• Oversee all guest experiences, adventure programming, recreational offerings, and itinerary planning to ensure exceptional delivery
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure consistency and seamless collaboration across all guest touchpoints
• Analyze guest feedback, business performance metrics, and market trends to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Manage departmental financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategies, labor management, and revenue optimization
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors, guides, and experience providers to enhance guest offerings and competitive differentiation
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Experience team, including recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee reservation, itinerary management, and booking systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and seamless guest communication before and during stays
• Support property leadership initiatives, special events, risk management, compliance requirements, and Manager on Duty responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Tourism, Recreation Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hospitality, guest services, or experiential programming
• Demonstrated success developing guest experience strategies that improve satisfaction, engagement, and business performance
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, labor models, and revenue-generating programs
• Exceptional communication, presentation, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of developing and motivating teams
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced luxury environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as business needs require
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet pre-employment screening requirements

Benefits

At Aman Group, we believe that our colleagues are at the core of our success. We offer a range of benefits to support both your personal and professional growth across existing and upcoming destinations. From exciting development opportunities to competitive compensation, we prioritise and support your career journey, making you feel valued, included and at home.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday entitlement
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Learning and development opportunities within Aman Group
• Opportunities for internal growth and career progression
• Access to resort facilities and colleague programmes
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Unique opportunity to work within a world-renowned luxury hospitality brand

If you thrive in an ultra-luxury environment and are passionate about warm and personalised hospitality where every detail matters, we invite you to join us on our journey. Since its inception in 1988, Aman Group has strategically evolved, transitioning from a collection of intimate resorts into a pioneering force across the realms of hospitality, residences and experiences including Aman Essentials and Aman Internships. We invite you to join us in our pursuit of unparalleled service. We believe that the environments and experiences we create can only be brought to life through our people: the heartfelt attention to detail, the welcoming smiles, and the love and passion for creating a sense of belonging. When you join Aman Group, you join a family.