General Manager Bab Samhan a Luxury Collection Hotel Diriyah

About the Role

Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Ad Dir'iyah, is seeking a General Manager. This full-time role involves leading one of the Kingdom's luxury hospitality destinations, focusing on financial performance, guest experience, market positioning, and operational excellence. The General Manager will be the executive leader responsible for driving profitability while ensuring the distinctive experiences associated with The Luxury Collection brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the hotel's strategic and commercial plan to achieve revenue, profit, and market share objectives.
• Drive top-line performance across all revenue streams, including rooms, food and beverage, events, and ancillary revenues.
• Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to enhance the hotel's competitive position within Saudi Arabia.
• Lead revenue management, sales, marketing, distribution, and business development strategies.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and evolving guest preferences.
• Deliver budgeted financial results and ensure strong asset performance through disciplined cost management.
• Provide strategic oversight of all hotel operations, maintaining high standards across all facilities.
• Foster a culture of luxury service excellence that exceeds guest expectations.
• Ensure compliance with Marriott International standards, local regulations, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Inspire, lead, and develop a high-performing executive team and hotel workforce.
• Build a culture centered on accountability, engagement, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Champion succession planning and talent development.
• Act as a role model for Marriott's leadership principles and values.
• Develop and maintain relationships with ownership, governmental authorities, tourism bodies, and key stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to ownership on business performance, strategic initiatives, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent the hotel and brand within the luxury travel community and local business networks.
• Serve as the ambassador of Bab Samhan and The Luxury Collection brand.
• Ensure the delivery of authentic luxury experiences that celebrate the heritage and cultural significance of Diriyah.
• Maintain high guest satisfaction scores and strengthen the hotel's reputation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven track record as a General Manager within internationally recognized luxury hotel brands.
• Strong commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities.
• 5-10 years of experience in luxury hospitality leadership.

About The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts operates over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offering authentic experiences. With over 100 years of experience, originating from the Italian CIGA brand in 1906, the brand focuses on providing unique expressions of each locale. The Luxury Collection is part of Marriott International, which is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and fostering an inclusive environment.