MATERIA Development تعلن عن وظيفة مدير عام للمركز الترفيهي والثقافي في الرياض

** COMMON FUTURES **

• Common Futures (CF) is a new global network of lifestyle/cultural hubs opening at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Riyadh - a large creative sanctuary bringing together art, design, wellness, food and the most exciting cultural community in the capital. Hub #1 of an international network already in the works.
• Backed by Materia and institutional capital, designed by Carl Gerges Architecture and AHB and a suite of local creatives, it forms the core of the Riyadh Creative District. Soft opening targeted end-2026.
• We are looking for dynamic and entrepreneurial **General Manager** with demonstrated experience in managing multi-function spaces, with ideally a background in hospitality and/or large f&b spaces, and ideally a strong interest in culture.

** YOUR ROLE**

As General Manager, you will lead the overall operations of Common Futures, driving performance, cultural excellence and long-term profitability. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the member experience, cultivating a strong team culture, and embedding Common Future's purpose and values into every aspect of the space. Your leadership will ensure strategic alignment with ownership and investors, while fostering meaningful relationships with the local community.

** HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE **

• Act as the strategic link between ownership, leadership, and operations, balancing cultural vision with commercial long-term goals.
• Represent the brand with key external stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships across government, landlord, and institutional networks.
• Lead the successful pre-opening and launch of the business, ensuring operational readiness and seamless execution.
• Drive commercial performance and financial stewardship across all revenue streams, partnerships, and business initiatives.
• Build and empower a high-performing leadership team (Head of Operations; Head of Community & Culture) while fostering a culture rooted in excellence, international hospitality, and local warmth.
• Oversee the delivery of exceptional member and guest experiences, strengthening community engagement, loyalty, and brand relevance.
• Ensure robust governance, safety, and risk management practices that protect people, assets, and reputation.
• Synthesize all operational learnings, processes, and systems into a turn-key, institutional-grade operating manual to serve as the blueprint for international expansion (Hub #2 and beyond).

** COULD THIS BE YOU? **

• You bring 8-15 years of leadership experience directing premium hospitality, members' clubs, lifestyle, or multi-purpose cultural venues. A proven track record of steering complex venues from construction through successful stabilization.
• International & Regional Adaptability: Proven success navigating premium markets globally or regionally. You can effortlessly drop into new cities, decode the local ecosystem, and build high-level local networks quickly.
• Commercial Acumen: A fierce commercial operator with extensive P&L ownership. You understand the nuances of recurring membership revenue, high-volume/premium F&B, and corporate monetization and how to maximize revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at the intersection of culture, lifestyle, and business - not just exposure, but programming, partnerships, or concept development.
• Cultural & Creative Fluency: You operate at the intersection of lifestyle and business.
• Strong Leadership Skills: An exceptional mentor and talent magnet. You have a history of building senior executive teams and keeping diverse teams aligned under a singular vision.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Thrives in ambiguity. You are energized by the challenge of building systems, policies, and playbooks entirely from scratch in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong judgment and presence - able to represent the brand credibly with high-level stakeholders
• Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are highly valued.

📩 talents@materiainc.com

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