General Manager

Le Meridien; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Saudi Arabia seeks a General Manager to oversee operations and ensure service excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in luxury hotel management, financial acumen, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include leading hotel departments, enhancing brand standards, maximizing revenue, and mentoring staff. This role is essential for delivering high-quality experiences in a premier property overlooking the Arabian Gulf.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of leadership experience in luxury hotel management.
• Proven operational excellence and financial results.
• Experience with multi-outlet F&B and large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to hotel departments.
• Ensure consistency in service delivery across all areas.
• Maximize revenue across various departments while ensuring cost discipline.
• Oversee the performance of meeting venues and culinary programming.
• Lead and mentor a diverse team promoting engagement and culture.
• Manage asset maintenance and compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

Guest Experience

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Advanced degree desirable

Job description

Overview

Le Méridien Al Khobar | 5-Star Luxury Hotel | 333 Guestrooms Overlooking the Arabian Gulf

Position Summary: Le Méridien Al Khobar is seeking an inspiring, strategic, and guest-centric General Manager to lead all aspects of hotel operations for our 5-star property featuring 333 guestrooms with panoramic Arabian Gulf views. The General Manager will drive operational excellence, brand experience, revenue performance, and associate engagement while ensuring the property delivers on Marriott International’s luxury promise. The ideal candidate is an innovative hospitality professional with a passion for memorable guest experiences, strong commercial acumen, and proven luxury leadership expertise.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Operations: Provide overall strategic direction and day-to-day leadership to all hotel departments, ensuring seamless luxury service aligned with Le Méridien brand standards. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation to elevate the guest experience and operational efficiency. Oversee rooms operations, food & beverage, spa/fitness, engineering, and front‑of‑house teams to uphold the highest service quality.
• Guest Experience & Brand Standards: Champion the Le Méridien brand promise by curating unique guest experiences that highlight culture, cuisine, and discovery. Ensure consistency in service delivery across guestrooms, dining venues, pool areas, tennis facilities, and leisure operations. Resolve guest concerns promptly while driving continuous improvement through guest feedback insights.
• Commercial & Financial Management: Lead the development and execution of annual business plans, budgets, and financial strategies. Maximize revenue across rooms, F&B, meetings & events, and leisure facilities while ensuring strong cost discipline. Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to optimize market positioning, pricing strategy, and business mix.
• Meetings, Events & F&B Operations: Oversee the performance and growth of 14 meeting venues capable of hosting up to 450 guests. Support innovative culinary programming across three distinct dining outlets, ensuring menu creativity, quality, and profitability. Maintain strong relationships with key corporate, government, and leisure clients.
• People Leadership & Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of hospitality professionals with a focus on empowerment, performance, and engagement. Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe work environment aligned with Marriott’s people-first values. Partner with Human Resources to drive talent development, succession planning, and retention initiatives.
• Asset, Safety & Facility Management: Oversee the maintenance and condition of hotel facilities, including guestrooms, public spaces, pool, tennis courts, and fitness areas. Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and Marriott International policies. Protect and enhance the value of the hotel’s physical assets through effective capital planning and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree desirable.
• Minimum 8–10 years of leadership experience in luxury hotel management, including prior experience as a General Manager, Hotel Manager, or similar executive role.
• Proven track record of operational excellence, financial results, and guest satisfaction in a 5‑star hotel environment.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
• Experience overseeing multi-outlet F&B, large-scale events, and leisure facilities preferred.
• Marriott International experience and familiarity with luxury brand standards strongly advantageous.

About Le Méridien Al Khobar

A landmark of modern luxury on the Arabian Gulf, Le Méridien Al Khobar features 333 refined guestrooms, elevated dining concepts, dynamic conference and event spaces, a sunlit outdoor pool, tennis courts, and extensive wellness facilities. The property blends timeless European design with local sophistication, inviting guests to unlock the destination through culture, cuisine, and curated experiences.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, beginyour purpose,belongto an amazing globalteam, andbecomethe best version of you.