General Manager

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You The General Manager of The Avenues Riyadh is a distinguished leader and brand ambassador, tasked with leading and elevating three distinct brands within one of the most important mixed-use developments in the region: Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, and Canopy. Inspired by authenticity and intentional leadership, the General Manager is responsible for the overall strategic, operational and business performance of all three hotels, shaping a curated luxury guest journey at the Waldorf Astoria and ensuring that each brand delivers a distinctive, market-leading experience. Through personalized, thoughtful service, strong business leadership, and a culture of excellence, the General Manager achieves exceptional results for guests, team members, and owners across the entire development. About the Waldorf Astoria Brand Live an Unforgettable Life. Historic Around the world, Waldorf Astoria hotels and resorts reflect the culture and history of their exceptional locations. With a new, modern expression of its rich and authentic heritage, Waldorf Astoria offers guests an exceptional environment and the personal attention of True Waldorf service that creates unforgettable experiences for discerning travelers. About the Property The Avenues - Riyadh represents one of the most ambitious mixed-use projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the employer, and is set to become an iconic destination in the region. The project is located at the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahd Road in northern Riyadh. It extends over an area of more than 390,000 square meters and will combine world-class retail, hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle and residential experiences in one integrated destination. At the heart of the project is the the employer Alpha portfolio Experience and lifestyle, which includes three famous hotels: Waldorf Astoria Riyadh Avenues (389 rooms and suites), Conrad Riyadh Avenues (419 rooms), and Canopy by the employer Riyadh Avenues (468 rooms). Together, these properties will offer more than 1,200 guest rooms, extensive dining and entertainment facilities, meeting and event spaces, wellness offerings, and the potential addition of branded residences. The project's distinctive towers will redefine the skyline. The Waldorf Astoria will occupy a stunning 31-story tower featuring luxurious accommodations, signature dining venues, grand ballroom facilities, a world-class spa and rooftop experiences with city views. Conrad and Canopy by the employer will be located within interconnected towers designed to deliver distinct luxury and lifestyle experiences while leveraging shared infrastructure and integrated guest amenities. As one of the employer's most important luxury projects globally, The Avenues - Riyadh University offers an opportunity to shape the future of hospitality in one of the world's fastest growing markets, creating an unparalleled destination for residents, visitors and international travelers alike. How you'll make an impact As a Managing Director at a Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and Canopy hotel, you don't just drive strategic hotel operations - you spread the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering unforgettable experiences that make every guest's stay. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the overall performance of The Avenues Riyadh: providing strategic, operational and commercial leadership across the Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels and Canopy, ensuring that each brand delivers exceptional guest experiences, strong financial performance and distinctive brand positioning while contributing to a cohesive market presence across the development. Shaping and executing a long-term vision for development: Defining and implementing short- and long-term business strategies, overseeing pre-opening, launch and stabilization activities, and ensuring that decisions support the interests of the hotels, their brands, the ownership group and the employer's long-term vision. Drive business performance and owner re

Requirements

• Strategic planning
• Leadership and management of teams
• Financial analysis and budget management
• Decision making and problem solving
• Communication and public relations skills

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