Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA is recruiting a General Manager to take charge of one of its properties in Saudi Arabia, with the listing naming Jizan, Hail, Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah, Riyadh and Tabuk as possible locations. The post needs at least 10 years of hospitality leadership, three of them as a general manager.At a glance
- Experience: 10+ years in hospitality leadership, 3+ as GM
- Education: Bachelor’s in Hospitality, Business Administration or related
What the general manager job in Saudi Arabia involves
The general manager sits in the Executive Office and answers for the hotel’s overall results: financial performance, guest satisfaction and the strength of its teams. Much of the work faces outward too, toward owners, government bodies and industry partners.
Responsibilities
- Sets strategic direction across every hotel department
- Pushes revenue, profitability, market share and overall asset performance
- Builds and carries out business plans that match company objectives and owner expectations
- Protects brand standards and the quality of the guest experience
- Leads and mentors the Executive Committee and department heads
- Develops relationships with owners, government entities, industry partners and key stakeholders
- Champions talent development, succession planning and Saudization initiatives
- Keeps the property compliant with local regulations, health and safety standards and company policies
Requirements
- Fluent English
- A proven record of improving financial and operational results in internationally branded hotels
- Commercial strength in revenue management, sales and business development
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in the Saudi Arabian market, which the company strongly prefers
- Arabic language skills
How to apply
Candidates can apply using the button below on the Millennium Hotels careers site.
Apply through the employer's link: millenniumhotelscareers.com
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