General Manager - Hospitality (Luxury Brand)

Jeddah Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced General Manager to lead an ultra- luxury 5-star hotel, overseeing all operations, ensuring exceptional services, and driving financial performance. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years in top-tier luxury brands, pre-opening experience, and a proven track record in managing high-end properties.
  • Contribute to KSA Vision 2030
  • Career Progression opportunity

About Our Client

The client is a leading private real estate developer in KSA, recognised for delivering high quality projects across the region. They are currently developing a luxury hotel that will be operated by a prestigious international hospitality brand, ensuring top-tier service and excellence.

Job Description

  • Leadership & Strategy: Lead and manage all hotel operations, including guest services, food & beverage, housekeeping, and maintenance, ensuring the highest level of service excellence is consistently achieved.
  • Financial Management: Take full responsibility for the hotel's P&L, ensuring operational performance aligns with the highest standards while optimising revenue, managing costs, and driving profitability.
  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and guest-centric service. Cultivate leadership within all departments to drive operational success.
  • Pre-Opening & Operational Excellence: Oversee and manage the pre-opening process of the property, ensuring that all operational, brand, and service standards are meticulously adhered to. Post-opening, ensure the hotel is consistently ranked among the top in the industry, delivering superior guest satisfaction.
  • Guest Relations & Quality Standards: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-profile guests, ensuring bespoke services that exceed expectations. Actively seek guest feedback to improve the quality of service and continually refine the guest experience.

The Successful Applicant

  • The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in top-tier luxury hotel brands, with at least 5 years spent as a General Manager. They will have proven expertise in managing all aspects of hotel operations, including financial performance with a strong P&L track record, and will have demonstrated success in pre-opening phases. The candidate should possess exceptional leadership and people management skills. The candidate should have a strong educational background in hospitality management, ideally from a reputable hotel school, which will complement their extensive experience.


What's on Offer

In addition to an attractive remuneration package, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a prestigious luxury property, working with a world-class hospitality brand in one of the most dynamic regions in the Middle East. They will gain valuable experience in a highly respected development project, with potential for further career advancement within a growing and innovative organisation.

Contact
Jagdish Bal
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6654939
Phone number
+971 4 709 0301

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Subsector
Hospitality & Leisure
Sector
Property
Location
Jeddah
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jagdish Bal
Consultant phone
+971 4 709 0301
Job reference
JN-012025-6654939