Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to General Managers across the region, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and brand standards.
• Drive business development activities in the region to grow the business
• Act as a key point of contact for owners and all other stakeholders
• Represent the brand & the company locally and regionally in all marketing & comms activities
• Drive operational performance, including revenue growth, profitability, guest experience, and quality assurance metrics.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, & financial results; implement corrective action where necessary.
• Maintain full responsibility & accountability for the performance of all the hotels in the region
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety standards, & sustainability practices.
• Support new hotel openings, renovations, or transitions as required.
• Act as a strategic partner to the corporate executive team, contributing to regional and global operational initiatives.

Requirements:

• African location experience
• Proven track record in multi-property hotel operations leadership.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in hospitality management, including at least 5 years in a regional or corporate role.
• Prior experience in having managed multi-property performance, deliverables and financials at a regional level
• Prior experience in having managed multiple stakeholders, including direct owner relationships
• Strong financial acumen and operational insight.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.