General Manager - Makkah

Millennium Hotels and Resorts - MEA; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead hotel operations in a vibrant environment. This role focuses on maximizing profitability and enhancing guest experiences while ensuring compliance with operational standards. You will be responsible for developing financial plans, overseeing superior guest services, and implementing strategic marketing initiatives. If you are passionate about hospitality and have a proven track record in management, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a thriving hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel management with a focus on guest satisfaction.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to develop budgets and business plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel operations to maximize performance and profitability.
• Ensure exceptional guest service and maintain quality standards.
• Develop strategic marketing and sales plans to boost revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Guest Service Excellence

Strategic Marketing

Operational Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

As a General Manager, you will lead the overall operation of the hotel, aiming to maximize performance, profitability, and return on investment. Your primary focus will be on fostering a positive and productive work environment, ensuring exceptional guest service, and maintaining compliance with quality and operational standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for upholding and enhancing hotel standards and services to align with new industry innovations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor financial and operational plans, aligning with the hotel and operating division objectives.
• Create annual budgets and business plans, recommending capital improvements to enhance hotel assets and brand loyalty.
• Oversee the delivery of superior guest services, ensuring prompt responses and effective resolution of complaints and requests.
• Maintain product quality and service standards throughout the hotel.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs to safeguard the physical assets of the hotel.
• Develop strategic marketing opportunities and tactical sales plans to maximize revenue generation.
• Oversee the execution of marketing plans and yield management efforts to maximize revenue, RevPAR, and occupancy levels.
• Optimize banquet/outlet space usage and manage other revenue streams such as IT and Rental to maximize profits.
• Collaborate with the Regional Corporate Office to ensure optimum productivity levels in all hotel areas.
• Liaise with Government authorities to ensure alignment with legislation.
• Drive Colleague Development initiatives and plans to enhance operating and service performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key community contacts, ensuring a visible presence and effective handling of media/community inquiries.
• Oversee the security function to maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, colleagues, and hotel assets.
• Establish and maintain a proactive Human Resource function to ensure colleague motivation, training and development, pay and benefit administration, and compliance with policies, procedures, and local labor regulations.
• Foster a positive work environment for all colleagues, providing mentorship through formal and informal meetings, discussions, and performance feedback.
• Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, prioritizing guests and colleagues health and safety, as well as environmental conservation.
• Adhere to hotel environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.