Hotel Manager
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About the Role
Elaf Group is seeking a Hotel Manager in Jeddah to oversee overall hotel operations, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team leadership. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field, minimum 5 years of hotel management experience, and strong financial acumen.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the day to day operation of the hotel, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and local regulations
- Monitor Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, and Food & Beverage operations
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and safety standards are maintained
- Manage guest issues and ensure prompt resolution of complaints
- Exceed budgeted revenue, GOP, and profitability targets
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly financial performance
- Control departmental expenses and labor costs
- Review P&L statements and implement corrective actions when required
- Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting processes
- Work closely with Revenue Management and Sales teams to maximize occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR
- Lead, coach, and develop department heads and hotel team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of hotel management experience, preferably as a Hotel Manager or Operations Manager
- Strong financial and commercial acumen
- Experience with PMS systems (i.e. Opera)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Role Overview
- The Hotel Manager is responsible for the overall operation, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team leadership of the hotel.
Key Responsibilities: Hotel Operations
- Oversee the day to day operation of the hotel, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and local regulations.
- Monitor Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, and Food & Beverage operations.
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure cleanliness, maintenance, and safety standards are maintained.
- Manage guest issues and ensure prompt resolution of complaints.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Management
- Exceed budgeted revenue, GOP, and profitability targets.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly financial performance.
- Control departmental expenses and labor costs.
- Review P&L statements and implement corrective actions when required.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and budgeting processes.
Key Responsibilities: Revenue & Commercial Performance
- Work closely with Revenue Management and Sales teams to maximize occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies.
- Support local sales initiatives and business development activities.
- Drive direct bookings and guest retention programs.
Key Responsibilities: Guest Experience
- Maintain high guest satisfaction scores across all review platforms.
- Ensure service recovery procedures are implemented effectively.
- Monitor guest feedback and implement improvement initiatives.
- Foster a culture of hospitality excellence throughout the hotel.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and develop department heads and hotel team members.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and training programs.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and succession planning.
- Promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
- Enforce company policies and disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Key Responsibilities: Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Tourism regulations and licensing requirements.
- Maintain all safety, security, and emergency procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Civil Defense, health, and labor regulations.
- Lead emergency response and crisis management activities when required.
Key Responsibilities: Asset Management
- Protect and maintain the hotel's physical assets.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance plans.
- Identify and recommend capital expenditure requirements.
- Ensure the hotel remains in excellent operational condition.
Key Responsibilities: Reporting
- Prepare and submit operational, financial, and commercial reports.
- Conduct monthly business reviews and action planning sessions.
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of hotel management experience, preferably as a Hotel Manager or Operations Manager.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Experience with PMS systems (i.e. Opera).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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