Safir Hotels & Resorts

General Manager -Syria

Kuwait City, KuwaitPosted 5 days ago

Salary
AED 143k–263k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Executive
Field
Executive & Management
Work mode
On site

About the role

Safir Hotels & Resorts is looking for a highly experienced, commercially driven, and dynamic Hotel General Manager with a proven track record in leading hotel operations, maximizing profitability, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Key Responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership and oversee all aspects of hotel operations. • Drive revenue growth, GOP performance, and overall profitability. • Develop and execute business strategies to achieve financial and operational targets. • Optimize operational costs, payroll, and manpower productivity. • Maintain exceptional guest satisfaction and brand standards. • Build, lead, and develop high-performing management teams. • Strengthen the hotel's market positioning and competitive performance. Requirements: • Minimum 15 years of progressive hospitality experience, including at least 5 years as a Hotel General Manager. • Proven track record in managing 4- or 5-star hotels, preferably within recognized hotel chains. • Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in revenue growth, GOP improvement, and cost optimization. • Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and hotel performance management. • Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills. • GCC or Middle East hospitality experience is highly preferred. • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Requirements

Minimum 15 years of progressive hospitality experience, including at least 5 years as a Hotel General Manager. Proven track record in managing 4- or 5-star hotels, preferably within recognized hotel chains. Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in revenue growth, GOP improvement, and cost optimization. Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and hotel performance management. Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills. GCC or Middle East hospitality experience is highly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversee all aspects of hotel operations. Drive revenue growth, GOP performance, and overall profitability. Develop and execute business strategies to achieve financial and operational targets. Optimize operational costs, payroll, and manpower productivity. Maintain exceptional guest satisfaction and brand standards. Build, lead, and develop high-performing management teams. Strengthen the hotel's market positioning and competitive performance.

Skills

  • Hospitality Management
  • Budgeting
  • Financial Planning
  • Hotel Performance Management
  • Revenue Growth
  • Cost Optimization
  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • GOP Improvement

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