Jobs at Rotana in Saudi Arabia

# General Manager
#### Job Description

Take the Helm as Our General Manager to Lead our Hotel

As the General Manager, you’ll lead with vision and energy, driving excellence and innovation across every aspect of the hotel. Your dynamic leadership will set new benchmarks in service and standards while providing

Treasured Time

for our guests, colleagues, and owners.

Why This Role Rocks:

Creating and Establishing the PropertyYou’re the visionary leader who defines target markets, crafts business strategies, and brings the hotel’s business plan to life, both on the hotel and company level. Your strategies turn vision into reality, positioning the property as a leader in the market. Designing Winning StrategiesYour sales, pricing, distribution, and yielding strategies are not just effective; they’re game changing. You drive profitability and set new industry standards with your innovative approaches. Operational MasteryYou’re in the thick of it, day in and day out, with high visibility and hands-on involvement. Your presence ensures the hotel runs like a well-oiled machine, with every detail meticulously managed. Setting Systems and ControlsYou implement systems and controls that guarantee smooth, seamless operations across all departments. Your leadership ensures consistency and excellence in every aspect of the hotel’s functioning. Developing Key Managerial PositionsYou’re a mentor and leader, actively participating in the growth and development of managerial talent. You manage labour turnover, recruitment, and colleague development, all while staying within budgeted parameters. Fostering RelationsYou create, maintain, and nurture excellent public and employee relations. Your approach builds a positive, engaging, and inclusive environment for guests and staff alike. Proactive Selling and MarketingYou take a proactive stance in selling, marketing, and merchandising the hotel’s full portfolio of activities. Your strategies ensure the hotel’s offerings are always front and centre in the minds of potential guests. Building PartnershipsYou develop close, collaborative relationships with owners and asset managers, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.

What’s In It for You:

Career GrowthStep into a role with Rotana Hotels, known for rapid expansion plans and commitment to developing leadership talent that offers unparalleled opportunities for career advancement within the hospitality industry. Company CultureExperience a positive work environment that reflects our core values of long-term relationships, innovation, friendliness, and ethical practices. Dynamic Work EnvironmentThrive in a fast-paced, high-energy setting with opportunities across our presence in more than 15 countries, where no two days are the same. Leadership ImpactMake a tangible impact on the hotel's success and guest satisfaction with your visionary leadership, embracing a multicultural environment and driving excellence across diverse teams. Personal FulfilmentEnjoy the satisfaction of creating memorable experiences for guests and fostering a positive workplace culture.
#### Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

Proven Leadership ExperienceA track record of successfully managing hotel operations and leading teams to achieve exceptional results. Strategic ThinkerAbility to design and implement effective sales, pricing, and distribution strategies. Operational ExpertiseHands-on experience in ensuring smooth, consistent departmental operations. People Development SkillsStrong ability to mentor, recruit, and develop managerial talent. Excellent CommunicatorEffective in building and maintaining relationships with employees, guests, owners, and asset managers. Proactive ApproachDemonstrated ability to take initiative in selling, marketing, and merchandising hotel activities. Financial AcumenSolid understanding of financial management to drive profitability and cost control.
Competencies

Ideally you are a dynamic and entrepreneurial Manager, who invigorates and motivates the operation with confidence and style while possessing following additional competencies:
Growing the Business Leading People Managing Diversity Developing Talent Customer Focus Leading Operations Building Relationships Drive for Results
Job Location
Medina, Saudi Arabia
Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC (Arabic: روتانا) is a hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, and the Balkans. It has a portfolio of over 100 properties in 26 cities and operates five sub brands which include Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana, Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana, Edge by Rotana, and The Resid...ences by Rotana.
Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr. Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property, the Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey.
Rotana combines a unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing to years of international experience in the service industry.