General Manager - Kimpton Riyadh

Hotel Brand: Kimpton
Location: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Hotel: KAFD Riyadh (RUHKA), King Abdullah Financial District

Job number: 125864



About Us  
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world with a family of 18 brands. We are one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands make up our luxury collection.  These are Intercontinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels.   Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travellers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.  

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Our growth and ambitions have given us an incredible opportunity. We are ready to redefine what luxury means, not just for our guests for but for our entire industry too. 

Kimpton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – New Hotel Opening

We're seeking an outstanding leader to oversee the pre-opening and opening phases of our first  Kimpton hotel in the Middle East, launching in Riyadh in Q1 2025. This milestone project is a cornerstone of our Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio, featuring 208 rooms, 4 F&B outlets, and 3 meeting rooms, strategically located in Riyadh's vibrant King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). As the first Luxury and Lifestyle establishment in the IMEA region, this venture signifies our commitment to excellence and innovation, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Joining us as the General Manager offers a unique chance to pioneer luxury lifestyle experiences in this dynamic city, while contributing to the transformative vision of KSA's future economy.

We're in search of a seasoned Luxury Lifestyle Hotel General Manager with a proven track record of successfully opening and leading luxury hotels autonomously. Your background in cutting-edge Food & Beverage operations will be pivotal in enhancing guest experiences. Taking full charge of hotel operations, maximising financial performance, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of exceptional service will be your primary responsibilities.

You will need proven expertise in how you deliver a true luxury and lifestyle guest experience alongside knowing how to position the brand in the market.  You will drive and seek out opportunities to improve commercial performance and owner returns.  

You will be a natural people leader, able to build trusting relationships that encourages and motivates your workforce.  You will develop a culture of innovation within your team and be commercially focussed, with a futuristic vision.

 

A little taste of your day-to-day: 

• Leading the pre-opening activities of the hotel in the run up to the official opening of the hotel.
• Lead and develop a business plan to drive owner returns.
• Recruiting, leading, managing and motivating a strong team, upskilling, recruiting, measuring and managing performance.
• Reviews and implements strategic initiatives to drive commercial performance across the Hotel and its facilities.
• Prioritises relationships with guests and external contacts such as current and potential clients, government officials, travel industry representatives, suppliers and local communities.

 

What we’d like from you:

• Substantial luxury lifestyle hotel experience as a General Manager, ideally in city environments
• Pre-opening experience is essential
• Genuine team development, guest, and owner focus 
• Strong owner relationship management
• Background in Food & Beverage would be desirable
• Experience of GCC market is highly advantageous 

 

What we offer you  
At IHG we give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts.  

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.    

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow, and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you will become part of our ever-growing global family.  

 

 

 

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants crafts unique destinations that kindle heartfelt human connections. Our bespoke spaces blend spirit, style and delight to create an addictive culture of refined irreverence where locals, visitors & colleagues seamlessly connect.

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