173 General Manager jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

As General Manager, you will shape the identity and launch of one of the most ambitious wellness developments in the region.

This role is designed for a seasoned hospitality General Manager with a deep understanding of ultra-luxury operations, complex resort openings, strong project management skills and a strong affinity for wellbeing and preventive medicine. An experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) territories is a plus.

You will be entrusted with leading a diverse team and overseeing every aspect of pre-opening execution, brand alignment, service ritual development, and the full integration of medical and longevity experiences.

• Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive pre-opening strategies to ensure a smooth launch of the luxury medical resort.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project timelines, objectives, and milestones.
• Able to work following a clear critical path

• Project Management: Oversee the construction and setup of the resort, ensuring alignment with brand standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, and suppliers to meet quality and timeline expectations
• Proven experience in working closely with a corporate office experts’ team

• Talent and Culture: Assemble and inspire a high-caliber pre-opening team, aligned with the values of privacy, personalization, and excellence.
• Support the creation of a people-first culture that fosters service passion, accountability, and professional growth.
• Partner with local HR to meet regulatory hiring needs.
• Conduct intensive training programs to prepare the team for a successful launch.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and implement professional development plans.
• Foster a culture of time efficiency among the team.

• Regulatory Compliance: Work closely with local authorities to ensure compliance with regulations during the pre-opening phase.
• Establish protocols for safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Show particular interest and involvement in all procedures concerning working permits obtention

• Operational & Clinical Integration: Oversee the full operational scope of the resort—front office, back-of-house, spa, F&B, wellness and clinical functions.
• Collaborate with medical teams to ensure the seamless delivery of integrated longevity programs (diagnostics, revitalization, nutrition, aesthetics).
• Ensure the resort meets both hospitality excellence standards and clinical governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for all resort departments.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and specialists to seamlessly integrate medical services with the resort experience.
• Ensure that all medical services meet international standards and comply with local regulations
• Strong interest in preventive medicine
• Market uptake of Longevity/Wellness programs
• Outsourcing management, SLA based

• Guest Experience: Define and implement a guest experience strategy rooted in emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and anticipatory service.
• Establish elevated service rituals, personalized program touchpoints, and feedback loops to refine the holistic journey.

• Business & Brand Strategy: Work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute effective marketing strategies.
• Drive commercial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and operational optimization.
• Align with global sales and marketing strategies to position the resort as a reference in medical wellness and transformational hospitality.
• Actively represent the property in luxury events and networks.
• Build and maintain the resort's brand image, ensuring alignment with luxury and medical positioning.
• Foster relationships with key influencers and stakeholders in the GCC territories.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and partners.
• Monitor market trends and identify new business opportunities.

• Financial Management: Develop and manage the resort's budget, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Implement cost-control measures without compromising service quality.
• Analyze financial reports and make strategic decisions to maximize profitability.

Qualifications and Educations:

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles within ultra-luxury hospitality, resorts, or wellness environments.
• Demonstrated success managing a full pre-opening and launch of a high-end resort or integrated wellness destination.
• Exceptional operational acumen and empathy-driven leadership style.
• Strong cross-functional and cross-cultural communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to medical or wellness services within a hospitality environment.
• Prior experience operating in GCC or Middle Eastern countries.
• Working knowledge of Arabic or demonstrable cultural fluency.
• Passion for or training in preventive health, longevity medicine, or integrative wellness.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Advanced education in wellness, healthcare, or leadership development is considered a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Business Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of Arabic is considered a strong asset.

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• Possesses outstanding cross-cultural leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Able to adapt to frequent international travel and long-term overseas work and living.

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• Full-time

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Overview

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.

• Creating and Establishing the Property You’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 Strategies Your sales, pricing, distribution, and yielding strategies are effective and drive profitability while setting new industry standards with your innovative approaches.
• Operational Mastery You’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 Controls You 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 Positions You mentor and lead, 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 Relations You 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 Marketing You 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 Partnerships You develop close, collaborative relationships with owners and asset managers, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.

• Career Growth Step 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 Culture Experience a positive work environment that reflects our core values of long-term relationships, innovation, friendliness, and ethical practices.
• Dynamic Work Environment Thrive 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 Impact Make 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 Fulfilment Enjoy the satisfaction of creating memorable experiences for guests and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Education, Qualifications & Experiences

• Proven Leadership Experience A track record of successfully managing hotel operations and leading teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Strategic Thinker Ability to design and implement effective sales, pricing, and distribution strategies.
• Operational Expertise Hands-on experience in ensuring smooth, consistent departmental operations.
• People Development Skills Strong ability to mentor, recruit, and develop managerial talent.
• Excellent Communicator Effective in building and maintaining relationships with employees, guests, owners, and asset managers.
• Proactive Approach Demonstrated ability to take initiative in selling, marketing, and merchandising hotel activities.
• Financial Acumen Solid understanding of financial management to drive profitability and cost control.

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

• Identifying and evaluating new healthcare opportunities
• Sourcing and empowering founders to pitch & launch companies
• Building a strong network of investors, advisors, public entities, and commercial partners
• Supporting the fundraising and strategic growth of our portfolio companies.
  
  

• Be a hands-on leader, providing both strategic oversight and results-driven execution to establish the operational processes and infrastructure of SSRH's first-ever office.
• Act as a key ambassador for Redesign Health in Saudi Arabia, promoting the mission and values, and building integration with the US functional teams to leverage best practices.
• Recruit and manage team members to support scaled execution across various functions, ensuring alignment with the global leadership team.
• Hold P&L responsibility for SSRH.
  
  

• Proactively identify and resolve issues, escalating critical matters to the global leadership team as needed to ensure timely resolution and alignment.
• Report to and liaise with Redesign Health management to ensure visibility and successful market launch, scaling, and operations.
• Build and reinforce the operational processes and culture for Redesign Health Saudi Arabia, wearing many hats as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day execution.
• Track key KPIs, including the number of founders in the funnel, number of new companies launched annually, and number of strategic co-build or first customer partners, to maintain a KPI-driven approach.
  
  

• Conduct in-depth research into the Saudi Arabian healthcare market, identifying key trends, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop and evaluate high-potential, investable opportunities aligned with local market needs.
• Serves as a member of the investment committee of SSRH.
  
  

• Attract, source, and evaluate exceptional founder talent to lead relevant investment ideas.
• Build ecosystem partnerships with potential customers and acquirers to help our founders.
• Partner with founders to refine investment ideas and pitch for funding to launch companies.
• Support founders in the areas of business launch processes, evaluation of strategic opportunities & partnerships, capital development & fundraising strategy among others.
  
  

• Deepen relationships with Redesign’s existing network of 200+ venture investors while building new connections across the KSA and GCC regions.
• Represent SSRH at investor meetings and industry conferences, using insights to refine company creation strategies.
  
  

• 10+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, healthcare operations, tech, or strategic finance/investment banking
• 5+ years of people management and hiring experience.
• Expertise in the KSA healthcare market and regulatory environment.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with fluency in business model analysis and investment thesis development.
• Strong experience in fundraising, financial modeling, valuation, and structuring capital transactions within the GCC region.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with a record of high academic achievement; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
  
  

• Strong Leadership: You inspire and develop top talent, fostering a team culture that attracts and retains high performers.
• Financial Acumen: You analyze financial data to evaluate and act on strategic opportunities, using both quantitative and qualitative insights to inform decisions.
• Strategic Mindset: You anticipate trends and future scenarios, crafting competitive strategies that connect vision to actionable outcomes.
• Action Oriented: You take initiative, tackle challenges proactively, and drive results by making swift, informed decisions.
• Cultural Competence: You navigate cultural differences with respect and adapt your communication style to ensure inclusive and effective interactions.
• Manage Ambiguity: You stay calm and productive in the face of uncertainty, adjusting to change and leading through it effectively.
• Integrity: You demonstrate high ethical standards, transparency, and accountability in decision-making, and build trust with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders by consistently acting with honesty and fairness.

Overview

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.

• Creating and Establishing the Property You’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 Strategies Your sales, pricing, distribution, and yielding strategies are game changing. You drive profitability and set new industry standards with your innovative approaches.
• Operational Mastery You’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 Controls You 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 Positions You’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 Relations You 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 Marketing You 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 Partnerships You develop close, collaborative relationships with owners and asset managers, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.

• Career Growth Step 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 Culture Experience a positive work environment that reflects our core values of long-term relationships, innovation, friendliness, and ethical practices.
• Dynamic Work Environment Thrive 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 Impact Make 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 Fulfilment Enjoy the satisfaction of creating memorable experiences for guests and fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Proven Leadership Experience A track record of successfully managing hotel operations and leading teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Strategic Thinker Ability to design and implement effective sales, pricing, and distribution strategies.
• Operational Expertise Hands-on experience in ensuring smooth, consistent departmental operations.
• People Development Skills Strong ability to mentor, recruit, and develop managerial talent.
• Excellent Communicator Effective in building and maintaining relationships with employees, guests, owners, and asset managers.
• Proactive Approach Demonstrated ability to take initiative in selling, marketing, and merchandising hotel activities.
• Financial Acumen Solid understanding of financial management to drive profitability and cost control.

• Growing the Business
• Leading People
• Managing Diversity
• Developing Talent
• Customer Focus
• Leading Operations
• Building Relationships
• Drive for Results

Our client, a leading construction and real estate firm in the Middle East and Africa, seeks a General Manager based in Riyadh. The General Manager will support the Country Head in strategic decision-making and oversee daily operations, strategic transformations, and continuous improvements. They are open to relocating the right candidate.

Salary Range:

$450,000-600,000 Base Salary, with up to 70% potential bonus based on individual and company performance + relocation assistance for individual and family.

• Support strategic decision-making and business planning.


• Lead business strategy execution and operational efficiency initiatives.


• Oversee daily operations and manage key performance measures.


• Develop and manage strategic client and supplier relationships.


• Implement processes to improve operational performance.

• Revenue growth and profitability


• Client satisfaction

• Proven leadership in a complex, global organization.


• Experience managing a $500M+ revenue business.


• Successful track record in change management and integrating acquired businesses.

• Action-oriented and strategic thinker.


• Change agent with strong leadership and people management skills.


• Technically savvy with a focus on data-driven results.


• Collaborative, influential, and financially astute.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; MBA preferred.


• Senior leadership experience in real estate/construction.


• Strong strategic and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Project Management and Strategy/Planning

• Construction and Civil Engineering

Join to apply for the General Manager role at Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts .

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.

• Vision and strategy: define target markets, craft business strategies, and bring the hotel’s business plan to life at the property and company level. Turn vision into reality, positioning the property as a market leader.
• Designing winning strategies: lead sales, pricing, distribution, and yielding strategies to drive profitability and set industry standards.
• Operational mastery: maintain high visibility and hands-on involvement to ensure the hotel runs smoothly and details are well managed.
• Systems and controls: implement systems and controls that guarantee smooth, seamless operations across all departments, ensuring consistency and excellence.
• Talent development: mentor and develop managerial talent, manage labour turnover and recruitment, and stay within budgeted parameters.
• Stakeholder relations: build and maintain positive public and employee relations to foster an engaging, inclusive environment for guests and staff.
• Proactive selling and marketing: actively promote the hotel’s activities and offerings to keep them top-of-mind for potential guests.
• Partnerships: develop close relationships with owners and asset managers to ensure alignment and shared goals.

• Career growth: Step into a role with Rotana Hotels, known for rapid expansion and opportunities for leadership development and career advancement within hospitality.
• Company culture: Enjoy a positive work environment that reflects core values of long-term relationships, innovation, friendliness, and ethical practices.
• Dynamic work environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy setting across more than 15 countries, where no two days are the same.
• Leadership impact: Make a tangible impact on hotel success and guest satisfaction through visionary leadership in a multicultural environment.
• Personal fulfilment: Create memorable guest experiences and foster a positive workplace culture.

• Proven leadership experience – track record of successfully managing hotel operations and leading teams to exceptional results.
• Strategic thinker – ability to design and implement effective sales, pricing, and distribution strategies.
• Operational expertise – hands-on experience ensuring smooth, consistent departmental operations.
• People development skills – strong ability to mentor, recruit, and develop managerial talent.
• Excellent communicator – effective at building and maintaining relationships with employees, guests, owners, and asset managers.
• Proactive approach – demonstrated ability to take initiative in selling, marketing, and merchandising hotel activities.
• Financial acumen – solid understanding of financial management to drive profitability and cost control.

• Growing the Business
• Leading People
• Managing Diversity
• Developing Talent
• Customer Focus
• Leading Operations
• Building Relationships
• Drive for Results

• Executive

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Hospitality

• Creating and Establishing the Property You’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 Strategies Your 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 Mastery You’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 Controls You 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 Positions You’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 Relations You 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 Marketing You 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 Partnerships You develop close, collaborative relationships with owners and asset managers, ensuring everyone is aligned and working towards common goals.
  
  

• Career Growth Step 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 Culture Experience a positive work environment that reflects our core values of long-term relationships, innovation, friendliness, and ethical practices.
• Dynamic Work Environment Thrive 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 Impact Make 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 Fulfilment Enjoy the satisfaction of creating memorable experiences for guests and fostering a positive workplace culture.
  
  

• Proven Leadership Experience- A track record of successfully managing hotel operations and leading teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Strategic Thinker- Ability to design and implement effective sales, pricing, and distribution strategies.
• Operational Expertise- Hands-on experience in ensuring smooth, consistent departmental operations.
• People Development Skills- Strong ability to mentor, recruit, and develop managerial talent.
• Excellent Communicator- Effective in building and maintaining relationships with employees, guests, owners, and asset managers.
• Proactive Approach- Demonstrated ability to take initiative in selling, marketing, and merchandising hotel activities.
• Financial Acumen- Solid understanding of financial management to drive profitability and cost control.
  
  

• Growing the Business
• Leading People
• Managing Diversity
• Developing Talent
• Customer Focus
• Leading Operations
• Building Relationships
• Drive for Results

A General Manager (GM) at a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) company is responsible for overseeing the operations, strategy, and management of logistics services offered to clients. These services can range from warehousing, transportation management, inventory control, order fulfillment, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Ensure operational efficiency, meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Manage performance metrics such as delivery timelines, inventory accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.

1. Client Relations:

• Maintain relationships with existing clients and ensure their needs are met.
• Collaborate with clients to design customized logistics solutions that fit their supply chain needs.
• Address and resolve any client complaints or issues.

1. Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the operations team, including warehouse managers, transportation coordinators, and support staff.
• Provide training, guidance, and development opportunities for employees.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture.

1. Financial Management:

• Develop and manage budgets for the logistics department.
• Monitor financial performance and take corrective actions to meet targets.
• Evaluate costs and recommend ways to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.

1. Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards (e.g., DOT regulations, OSHA).
• Mitigate risks related to warehousing, transportation, and overall supply chain management.

1. Technology and Systems Implementation:

• Oversee the implementation of software systems for inventory management, transportation management, and tracking.
• Utilize data analytics to improve decision-making and optimize logistics operations.
• Implement technology to automate processes and improve overall efficiency.

1. Strategic Planning:

• Develop long-term growth strategies for the 3PL company.
• Explore new business opportunities, partnerships, or service offerings.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends to keep the company competitive.

1. Quality Control & Continuous Improvement:

• Ensure that quality standards are met across all services provided.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Leadership Skills: The GM should have strong people management abilities and be able to motivate and guide a team.
• Problem-Solving: The GM needs to be adept at handling operational challenges quickly and efficiently.
• Analytical Skills: Must be able to interpret data to make informed decisions about supply chain performance and areas for improvement.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of logistics, transportation, inventory management, and the latest technologies used in supply chain management.
• Communication: The GM must be able to communicate effectively with both internal teams and clients