COO

Job Title :

Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Hospitality & Adventure Projects

Location :

Saudi Arabia

Project Value :

SAR 1.6 Billion

Industry :

Hospitality, Luxury Resorts, Adventure Tourism, Real Estate Development

Employment Type :

Full-Time, Executive Level

About the Project :

We are overseeing a landmark SAR 1.6 billion integrated hospitality and adventure tourism project in Saudi Arabia. This ambitious development includes luxury hotels, resorts, eco lodges, and world class adventure experiences, designed to become a benchmark in sustainable and experiential travel in the region. We are seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer (COO) with a strong background in managing large scale hospitality and adventure tourism developments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead all operational aspects of the project, from pre opening through full operation, ensuring excellence in delivery, profitability, and guest experience.
• Oversee development, construction, and operational rollout of hotels, resorts, and adventure facilities.
• Work closely with the CEO and executive leadership on strategic planning, operational efficiency, and long term growth.
• Establish and enforce operational policies, SOPs, and KPIs across all business verticals.
• Build and lead cross functional teams including hospitality operations, logistics, guest services, and safety.
• Ensure alignment with sustainability standards and regulatory compliance within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Foster a culture of innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with investors, partners, and government entities, representing the project at the highest level.

Candidate Profile :

• Minimum 10 years in a COO or equivalent executive role within the hospitality and / or adventure tourism industry.
• Proven experience in delivering and managing large scale mixed use hospitality projects, preferably in the Middle East or similar emerging markets.
• Strong operational background in luxury resorts, experiential travel, eco tourism, or theme / adventure parks.
• Exceptional leadership, financial acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high growth, fast paced environment with complex logistics and multicultural teams.
• Experience in greenfield project development is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

What We Offer :

• Executive level compensation with performance based incentives
• Housing, transportation, and relocation assistance
• Opportunity to shape one of the region's most visionary tourism destinations
• Dynamic, mission driven work environment