Managing Director - Sofitel Riyadh

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Main responsibilities, among others:

In charge of operating both property and convention center.

Provide leadership, supervise and assist both GM's in their daily operation to ensure successful opening

Ensure property & convention center is running according to pre-set guidelines

Ensure property & convention center are managed in accordance with Accor Company values and ethics

Successfully manage the pre and soft opening: Work completion / equipment installation / Handover and

Testing / Commissioning. 

In liaison and under the supervision of the Vice President Operation ME, coordinate with the Owning Company

Representatives the development and execution of all strategies, projects and initiatives that strengthen the positioning

and image of the property and Sofitel brand

Ensure that all products, offers and concepts developed are consistent with the brand standards and image. 

     • Assist both GM in aligning the vision, image and profitability of the hotels. 

     • Assist and insure with both GM's: 

           ○ To conceptualize their mission, communicate the goals and build up the business development project for each entity. 

           ○ Sofitel professional management standards are adhered to 

           ○ All Sofitel policies and procedures relating to Operations Directorate are adapted and appropriate to the business and operational needs of the respective hotel organization. 

           ○ Identifying opportunities / market trends and how to take advantage of them 

  • Manage and is accountable for: 

           ○ Pre-opening and Soft-opening budget 

           ○ Pre-opening activities including recruitment, training programs 

           ○ SOE listings 

           ○ Comprehensive Business Plan 

           ○ Communication, Sales and Marketing Plan 

           ○ First year Budget