General Manager

InterContinental; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the opening of a luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will drive all pre-opening activities, manage key relationships, and ensure the establishment meets luxury standards while providing an exceptional guest experience. Fluency in Arabic and a solid background in luxury hotel management are essential.

Qualifications

• Seasoned General Manager with luxury hotel experience.
• Deep knowledge of Saudi market and travel patterns.
• Successful track record in opening luxury hotels.

Responsibilities

• Drive pre-opening activities ensuring timely launch.
• Engage local authorities and corporate partners.
• Curate exceptional guest experiences blending luxury with Saudi hospitality.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Arabic Language Proficiency

Education

Experience in luxury hotel management

Job description

Lead the Opening: Drive all pre-opening activities from recruitment to operational setup ensuring the hotel launches on time and to InterContinental luxury standards.

Build Key Relationships: Engage with local authorities, corporate partners, and government stakeholders to establish the hotel as a premier destination.

Deliver Commercial Impact: Shape strategic sales, marketing, and revenue plans tailored to KSA s luxury leisure and MICE segments.

Elevate Guest Experiences: Curate exceptional, personalized guest journeys that blend modern luxury with authentic Saudi hospitality.

Inspire the Team: Hire and lead a high-performing, culturally fluent team with a strong sense of purpose and pride.

What We Need from You:

A seasoned General Manager with luxury experience and knowledge of working within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.

Pre-Opening Track Record: Demonstrated success opening and stabilizing luxury hotels or resorts.

Deep Saudi Market Knowledge: Strong grasp of domestic travel patterns, local business culture, and regional nuances Abha or KSA experience is highly preferred.

Arabic Language Proficiency: Fluent Arabic speaker is essential given the local business and guest landscape.

Commercial Acumen: Solid background in Sales & Marketing or demonstrated strength in revenue strategy, positioning, and market development.

Luxury & Lifestyle Credibility: Experience leading a luxury or upper-upscale property, ideally with a lifestyle element or resort setting.

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