Managing Director

SIHAMCO; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality and entertainment provider in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Managing Director to oversee commercial performance and operational excellence. The successful candidate will have full P&L accountability and be responsible for leading multiple restaurant and entertainment venues. This position requires strong financial acumen, experience in premium operations, and comfort in regulatory environments. Join a team that blends innovation and cultural storytelling, contributing to the evolving landscape of Saudi hospitality.

Benefits

Creative and collaborative work culture

Exposure to high-end hospitality concepts

Experience working on premium events

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume, premium operations.
• Experience in government-led and highly regulated environments.
• Experience in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations ensuring alignment with vision and brand.
• Oversee P&L ownership across all revenue streams.
• Implement SOPs suitable for replication at scale.

Skills

Financial and commercial acumen

Operational discipline

Leadership and team building

Education

Senior leadership experience as Managing Director, COO, or General Manager

Job description

SIHAMCO is a strategic partner operating proudly under the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), National Events Center (NEC), Riyadh Season and Jeddah Season since 2019.

At SIHAMCO, we don’t just lead Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and entertainment evolution—we create it from the ground up. Since 2008, we’ve been designing, constructing, and operating exceptional experiences that blend local authenticity with global standards. Every destination and concept we launch reflects our commitment to cultural storytelling, creative excellence, and operational precision.

Crafting a Homegrown Legacy

All brands under SIHAMCO are homegrown Saudi concepts, fully developed in-house — from initial vision and brand identity to concept creation, design, execution and operation. We don’t import ideas; we build them — crafting unforgettable experiences from scratch that resonate deeply with both local and international audiences.

Our Signature Brands

Every brand under our umbrella is proudly reflecting the heart and soul of Saudi culture, while achieving international acclaim. With over 25 original homegrown brands, SIHAMCO not only sets — but consistently surpasses — global standards in Entertainment, Hospitality, F&B, Lifestyle, Wellness, Family & Pet Entertainment Experience. Our signature ventures: The Groves, ZodiaC Cuisine, Little Krazy, LucaLand, LucaPark, The Polar Ice Bar, Milk & Butter Nail Spa, Kooz Karak, Birds of Eden, El Lechazo, Khawaja Yanni, Zama Zulu, Hawanim Groves City, Vida Vera, The Groves Pizzeria and Gem-In-I showcase what it means to innovate locally and shine globally.

Our brands are also registered across the GCC and internationally such as the United Kingdom, Egypt, Morocco etc ensuring full legal protection and readiness for global expansion.

We Are Only Getting Started!

Several exciting new concepts and brands are currently under development, with launches planned in the coming months. From bold new ideas to thoughtfully crafted experiences, SIHAMCO continues to grow its portfolio with originality, creativity and cultural pride.

People First

Our team is our greatest asset—a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise, all united by a passion for excellence. We nurture careers, encourage creativity, and build leaders.

Join Us

Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned professional, SIHAMCO offers a platform to grow, create, and shape history. Each concept we launch is a new chapter in a legacy that belongs to Saudi Arabia and speaks to the world.

Job Summary

The Managing Director will have full accountability for commercial performance, operational excellence, and scalable governance.

This role combines:

• Traditional Managing Director responsibilities for fine-dining restaurants and hospitality or entertainment venues
• With a future-facing mandate to build systems, structures, and leadership capable of supporting multi-site expansion

Overall Business Leadership

• Provide end-to-end leadership of the destination, ensuring alignment between vision, brand, and execution.
• Translate ownership strategy into clear operational and commercial priorities.
• Act as the ultimate escalation point for all venue-wide decisions.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Full P&L ownership across all revenue streams.
• Lead:
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cost control and margin optimisation
• Capex and ROI evaluation
• Establish robust financial reporting and performance dashboards.
• Drive commercial strategies to maximise:
• Covers
• Spend per head
• Dwell time
• Non-F&B revenue streams

Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee all operational departments including:
• Restaurant operations
• Entertainment operations
• Facilities & maintenance
• Security, safety, and crowd management
• Implement SOPs, playbooks, and service standards suitable for replication at scale.
• Ensure operational readiness during peak seasons and major events.

Legal, Compliance & Government Relations

• Ensure full compliance with:
• Saudi regulations
• Health, safety, food safety, and licensing standards
• Act as senior interface with:
• Government bodies
• Regulators
• Strategic partners
• Oversee contracts, risk management, insurance, and legal exposure.

Brand, Creative & Experience Governance

• Safeguard the creative vision of The Groves while ensuring commercial and operational feasibility.
• Work closely with marketing, events, and creative teams to deliver:
• Signature moments
• Seasonal activations
• Experiential programming
• Balance innovation with consistency and brand control.

People Leadership & Culture

• Build and lead a high-calibre leadership team across:
• Finance
• Operations
• Culinary
• Entertainment
• HR and support functions
• Set a culture of accountability, excellence, and hospitality leadership.
• Mentor General Managers and senior leaders to support future expansion.

Scaling & Replication Mandate

• Design a repeatable operating model
• Standardise:
• Financial frameworks
• Operational SOPs
• Compliance and governance structures
• Prepare the business for:
• Multi-site rollouts
• Strategic partnerships
• Act as a long-term steward of the brand across Saudi Arabia.

Senior leadership experience as Managing Director, COO, or General Manager of:

• Fine-dining restaurant groups
• Large hospitality destinations
• Entertainment or experiential venues

Strong financial and commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility.

Proven experience managing complex, high-volume, premium operations.

Comfortable operating within government-led and highly regulated environments.

Experience in the Middle East or Saudi Arabia is highly advantageous.

Able to balance creative ambition with operational discipline.

At SIHAMCO, we believe in rewarding our team with more than just a job — we offer an inspiring work environment and real opportunities for growth.

• Creative & collaborative work culture – built on passion, innovation, and attention to detail
• Exposure to high-end hospitality & entertainment concepts – gain experience in premium F&B and entertainment
• Experience working on premium events within The Groves, Riyadh Season
• Cultural diversity – join a team of passionate professionals from around the world

Join us and be part of a company that’s redefining hospitality in Saudi Arabia and beyond.