Managing Director, Rosewood AMAALA

General Information

Country/Region Saudi Arabia Province/City Amaala Hiring Entity Rosewood Amaala Department Executive Office Job Type Full-time Permanent

Job Description

OUR PURPOSE AND CULTURE

We are driven to create a future where people and place enrich one another. We are wholly committed to rooting ourselves more deeply in every place we are in while setting new benchmarks for positive impact.

As a pioneering collective with a common purpose, we curate extraordinary moments and honor the soul of every place along our journey. At Rosewood Hotel Group, we answer The Calling. Together, we Make the Place.

THE PROPERTY

Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s groundbreaking wellness destination, Rosewood AMAALA offers a riviera of renewal. Guided by the regenerative rhythms of the Red Sea and infused with Arabian ritual and artistry, its sunlit coastal lifestyle reveals a new vision of wellbeing, one that restores and nurtures vitality over time.

Shaped over millennia, the Red Sea’s vibrant ecosystem serves as both mentor and muse. Guests seamlessly transition between invigorating swim rituals in circulation pools, via ferrata in the Hijazi Mountains, al fresco dining along the reef, and yachting at dusk. At Asaya, sea-inspired therapies harness the rare composition of the water, complemented by bespoke restorative formulations crafted in the Asaya Apothecary, offering a wellness experience unlike any other.

YOUR ROLE

As Managing Director, you will lead the overall operations of the hotel, driving performance, profitability, and brand excellence. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the guest experience, cultivating a strong team culture, and embedding Rosewood’s purpose and values into every aspect of the hotel. Your leadership will ensure strategic alignment with ownership and corporate teams, while fostering meaningful relationships with the local community.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE PLACE

• Define and champion the hotel’s vision and ensure it is reflected in every guest interaction and associates’ experience.
• Build and mentor a high-performing, inclusive team, driving engagement, development, and cross-functional collaboration across all departments.
• Oversee financial performance and operational planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital improvement strategies to optimize profitability and efficiency.
• Lead strategic marketing and revenue initiatives to maximize revenue, occupancy, and brand visibility.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by continuously enhancing service standards, quality, and innovation across all touchpoints.
• Foster strong relationships with community partners and key stakeholders, including ownership, enhancing the hotel’s cultural integration and reputation within the local and global hospitality landscape.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and brand standards, while maintaining rigorous quality and cleanliness across the property.
• Drive sustainability and impact initiatives, promoting responsible hospitality and environmental stewardship in alignment with Rosewood’s values.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

• You bring proven leadership experience as a Managing Director or General Manager within luxury hotel brands, preferably with successful pre-opening experience.
• You are a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and organizational skills, capable of leading complex operations.
• You communicate with clarity and confidence, building trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• You have a passion for service excellence, you understand the importance of brand integrity and consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• You are passionate about using business as a force for good, driving positive impact for people and planet.
• You lead with purpose, inspiring teams through clear direction, empowerment, and mentorship.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Rosewood Hotel Group, your voice is heard – and valued. We’re a community that encourages associates to be themselves, not fit into a fixed culture, and this philosophy shines through in our commitments to reflect and honor the history, culture and geography of our destinations. We’re not only committed to building and nurturing genuine, long-lasting relationships but to transforming them – and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy helps put these principles into practice.

About Us

Surrounded by the world’s fourth-largest barrier reef system and the scenic Hijazi mountains, Rosewood Amaala will bring an ultra-luxury regenerative escape to The Red Sea region of Saudi Arabia.

The resort will be part of the Red Sea Global’s Amaala destination, an integrated wellness haven spanning 4,155km2 and set in the Prince Mohammad bin Salman Nature Reserve.

Rosewood Amaala will explore what it truly means to be regenerative, with unique experiences that weave together wellness and sustainability. The resort will focus on the well-being of its guests, the community and the native flora and fauna – all while recognizing the integral connection between the three.