Managing Director

SIHAMCO; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier entertainment and hospitality company is seeking a Managing Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in Saudi Arabia. This position requires extensive experience in fine-dining or entertainment venues, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage complex operations. The ideal candidate will foster creativity and maintain compliance while guiding a high-performing team. Join a dynamic environment where hospitality and entertainment thrive.

Benefits

Creative work culture

Exposure to premium concepts

Experience in high-end events

Cultural diversity

Qualifications

• Experience as Managing Director, COO, or General Manager in food and beverage sector.
• Strong financial and commercial skills with full P&L responsibility.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, premium operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end leadership of the entertainment destination.
• Oversee financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and work as interface with government bodies.
• Lead and mentor a high-caliber leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Operational Discipline

Compliance Understanding

Job description

Overview

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. 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 ventures reflect the heart and soul of Saudi culture while achieving international acclaim, with over 25 original homegrown brands across Entertainment, Hospitality, F&B, Lifestyle, Wellness, Family & Pet Entertainment Experience. Our signature ventures include 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, illustrating local innovation with global reach. Our brands are registered across the GCC and internationally to support global expansion. We are only getting started—several new concepts and brands are in development with launches planned in the coming months. From bold ideas to thoughtfully crafted experiences, SIHAMCO continues to grow with originality, creativity and cultural pride.

People First — Our team is our greatest asset, a dynamic mix of local talent and international expertise 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 Saudi Arabia–facing legacy that speaks to the world.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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 and health, safety, food safety, and licensing standards; act as senior interface with government bodies, regulators and 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, and 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 to design a repeatable operating model; standardise financial frameworks, operational SOPs, and compliance/governance structures; prepare the business for multi-site rollouts and strategic partnerships; act as a long-term steward of the brand across Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience as Managing Director, COO, or General Manager of fine-dining restaurant groups, large hospitality destinations, or entertainment/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.

Benefits

• 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.