General Manager Le Meridien Al Khobar
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Job Location:
Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 guestcentric General Manager to lead all aspects of hotel operations for our iconic 5star property featuring 333 elegantly designed 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 Internationals 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.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Operations
- Provide overall strategic direction and daytoday 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 frontofhouse 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 Marriotts 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 hotels physical assets through effective capital planning and preventative maintenance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Business Administration or related field; advanced degree desirable.
- Minimum 810 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 5star hotel environment.
- Strong leadership presence with excellent communication relationshipbuilding and decisionmaking 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 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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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Hospitality Experience
- Interviewing
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Restaurant Management
- Retail Management
- Recruiting
About Company
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 savou ... View more
