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Vender Hotel Taif
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About the Role
As Assistant Hotel Manager for the pre-opening of Vender Hotel Taif, you will be responsible for leading the operational setup of the hotel, from SOP development to team recruitment, training, and departmental coordination. This is a pivotal leadership role within a dynamic and ambitious project. If you’re ready to make your mark in Saudi Arabia’s expanding hospitality landscape, join us and help shape an exciting hotel with unparalleled luxury offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Lead the operational setup of the hotel during the pre-opening phase, ensuring smooth execution of all activities including SOP development, team recruitment, training, and departmental coordination.
- Cross-Departmental Oversight: Provide hands-on leadership and support across all key operational departments, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Engineering, and Housekeeping. Ensure seamless coordination between departments for a flawless guest experience.
- Collaboration with GM: Work closely with the General Manager to ensure that all hotel activities align with Vander brand strategy, guest experience goals, and commercial targets. Collaborate on ensuring the hotel’s operational standards are met or exceeded.
- Brand Representation: Champion the Vender brand values by maintaining consistently high standards of service, design sensibility, and cultural programming. Ensure these values are reflected throughout the hotel.
- Guest Engagement: Act as a key stakeholder in guest engagement, ensuring a visible, approachable presence throughout the hotel. Be invested in creating and maintaining exceptional guest journeys.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor operational performance through key metrics, guest feedback, and internal audits. Proactively address areas for improvement to ensure continuous excellence.
- Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence through innovative thinking, systems management, and a relentless focus on empowering teams to exceed expectations.
- Compliance: Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, licensing, brand standards, and local laws. Uphold the highest standards of safety and operational integrity.
- Financial Management: Support budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management to ensure profitability across all operational departments. Work with the General Manager to drive revenue and cost-control initiatives.
- Leadership in Absence of GM: Represent the General Manager in their absence, ensuring leadership continuity and decision-making. Uphold the operational integrity and overall performance of the hotel.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Saudi National or any nationality with a strong passion for hospitality and service excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in l hotel management, with a proven track record in general management roles, particularly within high-end properties.
- F&B back ground it will be plus
- Proven experience in pre-opening or opening phases, with hands-on experience in establishing operational processes and team building.
- Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated expertise in budget management, revenue optimization, and financial forecasting.
- Expertise in strategic planning and execution within the hospitality industry, with a focus on aligning operational objectives with commercial goals.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and build high-performing teams across various departments.
- Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, essential for fostering collaboration and strong guest relationships.
- In-depth understanding of luxury hospitality standards, brand values, and guest service excellence.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively handle pressure while maintaining high standards.
- Knowledge of local regulations and operational compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and licensing standards.
- Transfer Iqama if it applicable
Job Type: Full-time
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