جهة شبه حكومية تعلن عن وظيفة رئيس الضيافة (نائب رئيس) في الرياض

Head of Hospitality (Vice President)

About the Company

A leading confidential semi-government organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking an accomplished hospitality executive to lead the development, growth, and operational excellence of its hospitality portfolio. The role will oversee hospitality investments, hotel developments, strategic partnerships, asset performance, and hospitality operations in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Position Summary

The Head of Hospitality (Vice President) will be responsible for defining and executing the organization's hospitality strategy across hotels, resorts, serviced residences, and mixed-use developments. The role will lead the full hospitality lifecycle including investment planning, feasibility studies, development, brand partnerships, asset management, pre-opening activities, operational oversight, and portfolio expansion.

The successful candidate will drive sustainable growth, maximize asset value, establish strategic alliances with international hospitality operators, and ensure the delivery of world-class guest experiences while achieving financial and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the organization's hospitality growth strategy and long-term business plans.
• Identify investment opportunities and lead market expansion initiatives across Saudi Arabia and selected regional markets.
• Align hospitality developments with corporate objectives and Vision 2030 initiatives.
• Advise executive leadership and board committees on hospitality investment and development opportunities.

Hospitality Development & Projects

• Lead the planning, feasibility, and development of hospitality projects including hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and mixed-use destinations.
• Oversee master planning, concept development, design coordination, operator selection, and project delivery.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to international hospitality standards.
• Manage pre-opening activities and readiness programs for new hospitality assets.

Asset Management & Portfolio Performance

• Oversee the performance of hospitality assets and maximize portfolio value.
• Monitor financial performance including EBITDA, GOP, NOI, RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, and profitability targets.
• Lead asset repositioning initiatives and value enhancement programs.
• Establish governance frameworks, performance management systems, and operational KPIs.

Brand & Operator Management

• Lead negotiations with international hotel operators and hospitality brands.
• Structure and manage Hotel Management Agreements, Franchise Agreements, and related commercial arrangements.
• Evaluate operator performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and brand standards.
• Build strategic relationships with global hospitality brands and industry stakeholders.

Commercial & Business Development

• Identify and secure new hospitality opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances.
• Lead feasibility assessments, investment evaluations, and business case development.
• Drive revenue optimization strategies and enhance commercial performance across the portfolio.
• Support fundraising, investment attraction, and hospitality-related transactions where applicable.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure operational excellence across hospitality assets through best-in-class standards and service delivery.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on guest experience, operational efficiency, sustainability, and digital innovation.
• Establish performance improvement programs to optimize costs and enhance profitability.
• Promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across development, operations, finance, asset management, and project delivery.
• Build organizational capabilities and succession pipelines within the hospitality function.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, risk management, regulatory requirements, and ESG principles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Real Estate, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of progressive experience in hospitality development, hotel operations, asset management, hospitality investments, or real estate development.
• Proven experience managing large-scale hospitality portfolios, luxury hotels, resorts, or mixed-use developments.
• Demonstrated success in hospitality project development, pre-opening, operator negotiations, and asset optimization.
• Strong understanding of hospitality financial metrics including EBITDA, GOP, NOI, RevPAR, ADR, and Occupancy.
• Experience working with international hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Accor, Radisson, Rotana, or equivalent.
• Strong commercial, financial, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• GCC experience is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Hospitality Development & Delivery
• Asset Management
• Hotel Operations
• Investment & Feasibility Analysis
• Project Portfolio Management
• Business Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Financial & Commercial Acumen
• Pre-Opening & Brand Implementation
• Governance & Risk Management
• Team Leadership & Organizational Development

Reporting Line

Reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with the Executive Committee, Board Committees, Investors, Hospitality Operators, and Strategic Partners.