General Manager

Job Description

Job description / Role

General Manager (Fairmont Hotel Red Sea)

Be an ambassador of the brand and the property as General Manager, where your leadership, strong interpersonal skills and strategic vision will drive an engaged team, guest satisfaction and maximized operating results. You will bring your strong commercial and business acumen, and tenacity to drive the top line to exceed targets, and to position the property in the luxury marketplace.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, Saudi Arabia, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

– Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
– Responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the hotel
– Oversee the operations functions of the hotel, including but not limited to Food and Beverage and Rooms Division
– Lead and support all departments in the achievement of their financial and operational targets through establishment of a positive culture, clear expectations and policy and procedural implementation
– Direct the preparation, presentation and subsequent achievement of the hotel’s annual Operating Budget, Marketing & Sales Plan and Capital Budget
– Actively involved in various industry and community initiatives
– Act as spokesperson for the hotel and an ambassador for the Fairmont Brand
– Ensure that monthly financial outlooks for all departments are on time, on target and accurate
– Ensure full compliance to hotel operating controls
– Actively involved in the recruitment process of senior leadership positions within the hotel
– Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
– Follow all safety policies