Managing Director - Four Luxury Hotels, Makkah

About the role

Accor is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Managing Director to lead operations across four hotel properties in Makkah: Fairmont, Raffles, Swissôtel and Swissôtel Al Maqam. The role calls for a visionary leader with strong commercial acumen who can drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction and financial performance, strengthen brand positioning and deliver sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities

• Execute common strategic priorities across the four hotels while keeping each brand's positioning and standards
• Maximise synergies and coordinated decision-making across commercial, operational, people, culture and support functions
• Lead consolidated business reporting, strategic planning, capital planning, forecasting and long-term positioning
• Develop and run long-term business strategies, set annual goals, KPIs and growth targets, and lead organisational transformation and innovation
• Drive profitability, review monthly P&L statements and variance reports, and ensure compliance with financial and audit procedures
• Standardise operational procedures, maintain quality assurance, conduct regular inspections and performance reviews
• Analyse market trends and competitors, and improve brand visibility and market share
• Review guest feedback and online reputation scores, and ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing, fire and security standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration or a related field; Master's preferred
• Minimum 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, including multi-property management
• Proven track record of revenue growth, profitability and operational excellence
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and performance management
• Experience with international hospitality brands or luxury hotel groups is an advantage

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of hotel operations: Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Finance and Guest Services
• Strong leadership, negotiation, strategic planning and decision-making abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills