General Manager - Bab Samhan a Luxury Collection Hotel Diriyah
On-siteRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Develop and execute the hotel's strategic and commercial plan to achieve revenue, profit, and market share objectives across rooms, food and beverage, events, and ancillary revenues. Drive top-line performance, monitor market trends and competitor activity, and deliver budgeted financial results through disciplined cost management. Provide strategic oversight of all operations, ensuring exceptional standards across guest rooms, food and beverage outlets, wellness facilities, and public spaces while fostering a culture of luxury service excellence. Lead revenue management, sales, marketing, and business development strategies to maximize commercial results and capitalize on market opportunities within Saudi Arabia. Inspire and develop a high-performing executive team, champion succession planning, and maintain strong relationships with ownership, governmental authorities, and key stakeholders. Serve as the brand ambassador to ensure authentic luxury experiences that celebrate the heritage of Diriyah and maintain exceptional guest satisfaction scores.
Required Qualifications
- Significant General Manager experience within internationally recognized luxury hotel brands
- Proven success leading luxury hotels with complex operations and multiple revenue streams
- Strong commercial background with demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth, market share, profitability, and owner returns
- Strategic thinker with strong business and financial acumen
- Results-oriented leader with a track record of exceeding commercial and operational targets
- Highly effective people leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation capabilities
- Culturally aware and capable of operating within a dynamic international environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in the Middle East region
- Prior experience with Marriott International or another leading global luxury hospitality company
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