Admin Assistant Jobs - Makkah Saudi

<p>The Mock Hotel Operations Supervisor is responsible for the full operational oversight of the newly established mock hotel training facility, with a particular focus on Food and Beverage, culinary arts, stewarding operations, scheduling, inventory control, equipment readiness, hygiene standards, and training support. The role requires a hands-on professional with strong hospitality operations experience, practical culinary and F&amp;B knowledge, and direct exposure to the training or education sector. The position holder will ensure that the mock hotel facility operates according to industry standards and supports high-quality practical training for students and trainees.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ol><li>Mock Hotel Operations Management Oversee the daily operations of the mock hotel facility, including training kitchens, F&amp;B areas, stewarding sections, storage areas, service areas, and related operational spaces. Ensure that all areas are prepared, organized, clean, safe, and fully operational before scheduled training sessions. Coordinate the use of mock hotel facilities according to academic timetables, training schedules, workshops, events, and practical assessments. Ensure that operational workflows simulate real hospitality and hotel industry standards.</li><li>Scheduling and Coordination Prepare and manage operational schedules for mock hotel areas in coordination with academic and training staff. Coordinate facility bookings, class requirements, practical sessions, instructor needs, and student training activities. Prevent scheduling conflicts and ensure proper readiness of facilities for each session. Communicate operational updates, facility readiness, and resource needs to relevant departments.</li><li>Inventory and Asset Management Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all mock hotel items, including kitchen tools, utensils, service equipment, linens, uniforms, consumables, cleaning materials, and training supplies. Track item movement, usage, condition, damage, loss, maintenance needs, and replacement requirements. Implement proper check-in/check-out systems for equipment and training items. Conduct regular inventory audits and submit reports to management. Ensure that all items are properly labeled, stored, secured, and available when needed.</li><li>Culinary, F&amp;B, and Stewarding Operations Support culinary and F&amp;B practical training by ensuring the availability and readiness of tools, ingredients, equipment, and service areas. Apply practical chef stewarding experience to maintain high standards of dishwashing, sanitation, equipment handling, waste control, and back-of-house organization. Ensure proper setup and breakdown of practical training sessions. Monitor kitchen and service area hygiene, safety, and operational discipline. Support instructors and trainers during culinary, F&amp;B, and hospitality practical sessions as required.</li><li>Food Safety and Hygiene Compliance Ensure compliance with food safety standards, hygiene protocols, sanitation procedures, and safe food handling practices. Monitor the proper use, cleaning, and storage of food-related tools and equipment. Ensure that temperature logs, cleaning schedules, waste disposal records, and hygiene checklists are maintained when applicable. Promote a strong safety and hygiene culture among staff, trainers, and trainees. Report any food safety risks, operational hazards, or compliance concerns immediately.</li><li>Maintenance and Facility Readiness Monitor the condition of mock hotel facilities, kitchens, equipment, furniture, appliances, and training assets. Report maintenance issues and follow up until completion. Coordinate with maintenance, procurement, IT, housekeeping, security, and other support departments as needed. Ensure that all equipment is functioning safely before use in training sessions. Support preventive maintenance planning for mock hotel equipment and facilities.</li><li>Training and Education Support Support trainers and faculty members in delivering practical hospitality, culinary, F&amp;B, and stewarding training. Assist in creating realistic hotel and restaurant operational scenarios for students. Ensure that the training environment reflects professional hospitality workplace standards. Help trainees understand operational discipline, cleanliness, teamwork, time management, and proper handling of equipment. Provide operational guidance to trainees when needed, without replacing the academic role of the instructor.</li><li>Documentation and Reporting Maintain accurate records related to inventory, schedules, facility usage, maintenance requests, lost or damaged items, consumables, and operational incidents. Prepare regular operational reports for management. Document gaps, risks, resource needs, and improvement recommendations. Maintain proper filing of food safety certificates, checklists, inspection forms, and operational logs.</li><li>Procurement and Resource Planning Identify required supplies, consumables, tools, and replacement items for mock hotel operations. Coordinate with procurement according to approved policies and procedures. Support budget planning by providing accurate usage data and future operational needs. Recommend cost-saving measures without compromising training quality or safety.</li><li>Quality Improvement and Best Practices Implement hospitality industry best practices in mock hotel operations. Continuously improve operational workflows, storage systems, scheduling processes, and inventory controls. Ensure that the mock hotel reflects professional standards suitable for hospitality and culinary training. Support audits, inspections, accreditation visits, internal reviews, and external partner visits. Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures for mock hotel operations.</li></ol><p>Key Performance Indicators</p><ul><li>Mock hotel facility readiness before all scheduled training sessions.</li><li>Accuracy and completeness of inventory records.</li><li>Reduction in lost, damaged, or unaccounted-for items.</li><li>Compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.</li><li>Timely reporting and resolution of maintenance and operational issues.</li><li>Trainer and trainee satisfaction with facility readiness and operational support.</li><li>Effective scheduling with minimal conflicts or delays.</li><li>Proper documentation of operational activities, inventory, and incidents.</li><li>Continuous improvement in mock hotel operating procedures.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><p>Bacheloru2019s degree in Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management, Culinary Arts, or a closely related field.</p><p>Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in hospitality, F&amp;B, culinary operations, stewarding, or hotel operations.</p><p>Practical experience working as a Chef Steward or in a closely related stewarding/kitchen operations role.</p><p>Proven experience in the training or education industry, preferably in vocational training, hospitality education, culinary education, or practical skills training.</p><p>Valid food safety certification.</p><p>Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.</p><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><p>Saudi nationality is preferred, subject to meeting the required qualifications and experience.</p><p>Experience in managing training kitchens, simulation labs, mock hotel facilities, or hospitality practical training environments.</p><p>Experience preparing facilities for audits, accreditation visits, inspections, or external stakeholder visits.</p><p>Knowledge of hotel operating standards, F&amp;B service standards, kitchen hygiene standards, and practical training workflows.</p><p>Arabic communication skills are an advantage.</p><p><strong>Required Skills and Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong operational leadership and hands-on execution.</li><li>Excellent inventory control and asset tracking skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of culinary, F&amp;B, stewarding, and back-of-house operations.</li><li>Excellent scheduling, coordination, and follow-up skills.</li><li>Strong food safety, hygiene, and sanitation awareness.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with trainers, faculty, students, support staff, and management.</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.</li><li>Ability to maintain professional standards in a training environment.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple operational priorities.</li><li>Professional communication skills in English.</li><li>Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and confidentiality.</li></ul>

<div dir="rtl"><h3 >نبذة عن الوظيفة</h3> <p >يبحث نادي الوحدة الرياضي بمكة المكرمة عن <strong >سكرتير</strong> للانضمام إلى فريقه في <strong >مكة المكرمة</strong>. هذا الدور بدوام كامل ويتطلب من المرشح خبرة عملية تتراوح بين سنتين وخمس سنوات في مجال السكرتارية أو الدعم الإداري.</p> <h3 >الغرض من الدور</h3> <p >يهدف هذا الدور إلى تقديم دعم إداري شامل للمدير أو الإدارة، من خلال تنظيم المهام اليومية، وإدارة الاتصالات، وتنسيق الجداول الزمنية. يتولى السكرتير مسؤولية ضمان سير العمليات المكتبية بسلاسة وفعالية، والمساهمة في تنسيق المشاريع الأساسية.</p> <h3 >المهام والمسؤوليات الرئيسية</h3> <ul > <li >تدوين الملاحظات والمراسلات والتقارير ومحاضر الاجتماعات، ومراجعتها وتنسيقها وفقاً للمعايير المعتمدة.</li> <li >إدارة المكالمات الهاتفية الواردة والصادرة، وفرزها، وتوجيهها، والرد على الاستفسارات، وتحويل المكالمات إلى الأقسام أو الأشخاص المعنيين.</li> <li >معالجة البريد الوارد والصادر، بما في ذلك فحص المراسلات البريدية، وتسجيلها، وتوزيعها على المستفيدين.</li> <li >تنسيق الاجتماعات والمواعيد، بما في ذلك فحص طلبات الاجتماعات، وتحديد الأوقات، وتأمين قاعات الاجتماعات، وإعداد جداول الأعمال.</li> <li >إنشاء وصيانة أنظمة فعالة لحفظ الملفات والسجلات، وضمان تنظيم جميع المستندات بشكل منهجي.</li> </ul> <h3 >المؤهلات والخبرات المطلوبة</h3> <ul > <li >خبرة عملية لا تقل عن سنتين ولا تزيد عن خمس سنوات في وظيفة سكرتير أو دور إداري مماثل.</li> <li >مهارات ممتازة في الكتابة السريعة وتدوين الملاحظات.</li> <li >القدرة على إعداد وتنسيق الوثائق والتقارير بدقة واحترافية.</li> <li >مهارات تواصل قوية وفعالة، شفهياً وكتابياً.</li> <li >القدرة على تنظيم المهام وتحديد الأولويات وإدارة الوقت بفعالية.</li> </ul> <h3 >بيئة العمل</h3> <p >سيعمل السكرتير ضمن فريق عمل نادي الوحدة الرياضي بمكة المكرمة، في بيئة مكتبية منظمة تتطلب الدقة والالتزام. الوظيفة بدوام كامل ومقرها في مدينة مكة المكرمة.</p> <h3 >معلومات إضافية</h3> <p >نحن نبحث عن فرد ملتزم ومنظم للانضمام إلى فريقنا. سيتم تحديد الراتب بناءً على الخبرة والمؤهلات بعد المقابلة الشخصية.</p></div>

<p>Job Overview</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounts Payable Accountant to join our finance team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, reconciliation of statements, and maintenance of strong vendor relationships. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with advanced technical expertise, integrity, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.</p><p>About the Company</p><p>Our organization is a leading player in Perfumes Manufacturing, committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients while upholding the highest standards of financial governance and compliance. We foster a collaborative culture, invest in our people, and provide opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic market.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties</p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, validation, approvals, and timely payments to vendors.</li><li>Perform 3-way matching (invoice, purchase order, and receiving reports) to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Reconcile monthly supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with procurement and department leads to optimize invoice processing times and improve cash flow management.</li><li>Prepare and analyze AP aging reports, identify overdue items, and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Assist in month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and intercompany reconciliations as required.</li><li>Support audit processes by providing documentation and ensuring data integrity for internal and external audits.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor master data, ensure tax compliance (VAT/GST as applicable), and manage supplier onboarding and changes.</li><li>Monitor and enforce internal controls related to payment processing, expense reporting, and vendor onboarding.</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior AP staff, driving process improvements and best practices within the team.</li></ul><p>Qualifications and Requirements</p><ul><li>Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>5 to 10 years of relevant accounts payable experience, with proven track record in senior or lead roles.</li><li>Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CA) is preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of standard accounting principles, VAT/GST regulations, and internal control frameworks.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and AP automation tools.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; capable of building relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is a plus.</li></ul><p>Required Skills</p><ul><li>Accounts payable management</li><li>3-way match and invoice validation</li><li>Vendor relationship management</li><li>VAT/GST compliance and tax reporting</li><li>Invoice processing and ERP proficiency</li><li>Month-end close and accruals</li><li>Internal controls and process improvement</li><li>Data analysis and reconciliation</li><li>Team leadership and mentorship</li></ul><p>Benefits and Perks</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance-based incentives</li><li>Comprehensive health insurance coverage</li><li>Annual leave and public holiday benefits in line with local regulations</li><li>Professional development and training opportunities</li><li>Retirement or provident fund options as applicable</li><li>Collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for advancement</li></ul>

<h3 >About Tjdeed Technology®</h3> <p >Tjdeed Technology® is a digital transformation and IT solutions company with its headquarters in Jordan and branches across several Middle Eastern countries. The company specializes in helping organizations enhance their operations through a comprehensive suite of services, including IT service management, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and automation.</p> <h3 >The Business Analyst Role</h3> <p >Tjdeed Technology® is seeking a <strong >Business Analyst</strong> to join its Professional Services department. This full-time role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and involves supporting multiple customer engagements and technology solutions. The Business Analyst leads discovery and requirements analysis, maps current and future state processes, and produces clear functional documentation and acceptance criteria. The role also supports solution validation, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business-process handover, and customer sign-off, working closely with Project Managers, Solution Leads, engineers, and customer stakeholders.</p> <h3 >Key Responsibilities</h3> <ul > <li >Facilitate discovery and requirements workshops with business and IT stakeholders for assigned engagements.</li> <li >Understand business objectives, current processes, pain points, maturity, systems, data, and dependencies.</li> <li >Document current-state and future-state processes, identified gaps, decisions, and agreed recommendations.</li> <li >Produce Business Requirements Document (BRD) / Functional Requirements Document (FRD) content, user stories, use cases, process maps, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability matrices.</li> <li >Analyze requirements for ITSM, ITAM, CMDB, Discovery, ESM, UEM, and IT operations solutions, as applicable.</li> <li >Define business requirements for workflows, catalogues, roles, access, approvals, SLAs, notifications, forms, data, and reporting.</li> </ul> <h3 >Solution Development and Project Support</h3> <ul > <li >Collaborate with Solution Leads and engineers to validate feasibility, dependencies, and design alignment prior to customer approval.</li> <li >Baseline approved requirements, maintain traceability, assess change impacts, and support the Project Manager's change-control process.</li> <li >Support presales discovery, contribute to RFP responses, provide SOW inputs, and clarify requirements when requested.</li> <li >Coordinate the business aspects of Conference Room Pilot (CRP), prototype, and demonstration sessions, including scenarios, feedback, decisions, and acceptance.</li> <li >Prepare UAT scenarios, support business users during testing, coordinate defect validation and retesting, and facilitate customer sign-off.</li> <li >Maintain minutes and actions for BA-led workshops and provide inputs to the Project Manager's risk, issue, assumption, and dependency registers.</li> <li >Support business-process knowledge transfer, handover documentation and acceptance, and contribute to improving reusable BA templates and standards.</li> </ul> <h3 >Required Experience</h3> <p >Candidates for this position should possess <strong >5 to 10 years of relevant experience</strong> in business analysis, particularly within IT services or digital transformation contexts. A strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) principles and related solutions is essential for success in this role.</p> <h3 >Work Location and Type</h3> <p >This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires collaboration within a dynamic team environment, engaging with both internal technical teams and external customer stakeholders to deliver effective IT solutions.</p>

<b>Join Jumeirah Group as a Waiter in the Food &amp; Beverage Department!</b><br><br>Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality, is excited to announce an opportunity for a Waiter at the Jumeirah Jabal Omar Hotel, located just minutes from Masjid Al Haram in Makkah. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional dining experiences, and you will play a vital role in achieving this goal.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>Handle guests’ inquiries courteously and efficiently, and report any complaints to supervisors for immediate resolution.</li><li>Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and grooming.</li><li>Ensure that guests have an enjoyable and expertly served dining experience by adhering to the outlet’s sequence of service.</li><li>Assist guests by providing detailed information about menu items, including preparation, ingredients, and cooking methods.</li><li>Prepare dining tables, setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware, and escort guests to their tables.</li></ul><br><b>Qualifications:</b><ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Higher Secondary School certificate.</li><li>Previous experience as a Waiter, preferably in the hospitality sector.</li><li>Ability to adapt and appreciate cultural diversity.</li><li>Strong multitasking abilities and ability to work well under pressure.</li></ul><br><b>Benefits:</b><br>We offer an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes generous food and beverage benefits, reduced hotel rates globally, excellent leave and healthcare packages, return flights home, and various employee benefits ensuring a rewarding career with one of the most luxurious brands.

<h3 >About the Procurement Officer Role at ARK Projects</h3> <p >ARK Projects is seeking a <strong >Procurement Officer</strong> to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is essential for ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of materials, services, and subcontractors required for our construction projects and facilities operations. The ideal candidate will have 0-1 years of experience and will be responsible for ensuring value for money, continuity of supply, supplier compliance, and strict alignment with approved budgets, contracts, and company policies.</p> <h3 >Core Responsibilities</h3> <ul > <li >Execute procurement of construction materials, MEP items, equipment, tools, consumables, and services.</li> <li >Source and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, delivery capability, and compliance standards.</li> <li >Obtain quotations, conduct price comparisons, and perform technical evaluations.</li> <li >Issue Purchase Orders (POs) in alignment with approved requisitions and authorization limits.</li> <li >Develop and maintain an approved vendor list for construction and Facilities Management (FM) activities.</li> <li >Coordinate with Legal and Finance departments regarding contractual terms, payment conditions, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).</li> <li >Monitor vendor performance across quality, delivery, safety, and service levels.</li> <li >Resolve supplier issues, including delays, shortages, and disputes.</li> <li >Liaise with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Facilities Managers, and Stores personnel to ensure procurement aligns with project schedules, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and work programs.</li> <li >Support the mobilization of new projects and handover processes to facilities operations.</li> <li >Coordinate logistics, delivery schedules, and site receipt confirmations.</li> <li >Ensure all procurement activities remain within approved budgets and cost codes.</li> <li >Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or timelines.</li> <li >Support the Finance department with invoice verification, Goods Received Notes (GRNs), and cost allocation.</li> <li >Coordinate with stores for material planning, stock level management, and reordering processes.</li> <li >Minimize excess inventory, shortages, and material wastage.</li> </ul> <h3 >Authority and Performance Metrics</h3> <p >The Procurement Officer holds the authority to raise Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate bids, and recommend suppliers. This role can issue Purchase Orders within approved authorization limits and recommend vendor onboarding, suspension, or replacement. It is important to note that this position does not hold authority to approve payments or override budgets without explicit approval.</p> <p >Key Performance Indicators for this role include:</p> <ul > <li >On-time procurement and delivery performance.</li> <li >Achieved cost savings versus budget.</li> <li >Supplier performance and compliance ratings.</li> <li >Procurement cycle time efficiency.</li> <li >Reduction in emergency or unplanned purchases.</li> <li >Audit and documentation compliance.</li> </ul> <h3 >Qualifications and Experience</h3> <ul > <li >0-1 years of experience in procurement or a related field.</li> <li >Strong understanding of procurement processes, supply chain management, and vendor relations.</li> <li >Ability to conduct price comparisons, technical evaluations, and negotiations.</li> <li >Proficiency in maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation.</li> <li >Excellent organizational and communication skills.</li> </ul> <h3 >Compliance and Reporting Standards</h3> <p >The Procurement Officer is responsible for ensuring rigorous compliance and maintaining comprehensive documentation across all procurement activities. This includes adherence to:</p> <ul > <li >Company procurement policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).</li> <li >The Authorization Matrix (DOA).</li> <li >All contractual terms and conditions.</li> <li >Applicable Saudi regulatory requirements.</li> </ul> <p >Key documentation to be maintained includes RFQs, quotations, evaluations, Purchase Orders (POs), delivery notes, GRNs, vendor contracts, and all related correspondence. The role also involves preparing procurement status reports for management and projects, tracking pending POs and deliveries, and supporting internal and external audits as required.</p> <h3 >Working Relationships</h3> <p >This role requires close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless procurement operations:</p> <ul > <li ><strong >Internal:</strong> Project Team, Site Engineers, Facilities Team, Finance, Stores, Legal.</li> <li ><strong >External:</strong> Suppliers, Contractors, Service Providers, Logistics Companies.</li> </ul>

<h3 >About the Opportunity</h3> <p >Bupa Arabia is seeking a <strong >Tamheer Talent &amp; Performance Management</strong> professional to join their team. This full-time role is based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness through robust talent and performance initiatives.</p> <h3 >Performance Management Responsibilities</h3> <ul > <li >Assist with all Performance Management activities, including company-wide objective setting, performance reviews, and calibration sessions.</li> <li >Continuously improve relevant processes, tools, and guidelines for performance management.</li> <li >Identify and resolve errors within the Performance Management System, collaborating with other departments to fix glitches and upgrade system processes as needed.</li> <li >Liaise with the compensation and benefits team to ensure alignment between performance outcomes and reward structures.</li> </ul> <h3 >Talent Development and Succession Planning</h3> <ul > <li >Coach and advise Directors and Managers on best practices for performance management, talent progression, and mobility policies to foster talent development and growth.</li> <li >Nominate top talents for leadership development programs designed to address specific leadership needs and support competency enhancement.</li> <li >Manage leadership potential assessments and succession planning, continuously improving processes, tools, and guidelines to ensure leadership initiatives align with business objectives.</li> <li >Attend and support leadership talent board meetings, ensuring prompt follow-up on agreed actions and assisting senior management in implementing development plans.</li> <li >Provide internal consulting services on various talent management issues.</li> </ul> <h3 >Organizational Effectiveness and Analytics</h3> <ul > <li >Manage and report on HR and organization development metrics across the organization to measure the effectiveness of development initiatives.</li> <li >Conduct analyses of HR and organization development activities, report on findings, and propose action plans to continuously improve the organization in performance and talent management and development.</li> </ul> <h3 >Required Qualifications and Experience</h3> <p >Candidates for this role should possess:</p> <ul > <li >A minimum of <strong >5 to 10 years</strong> of relevant experience in talent and performance management.</li> </ul> <h3 >Work Setting</h3> <p >This is a <strong >full-time</strong> position based in <strong >Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia</strong>, within the Bupa Arabia team.</p>

<p><h4>Exceptional hospitality starts with you</h4> <p>Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an executive chef, and success of all hotel culinary operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.</p> <h4>Here's what you'll do during a typical day:</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Direct culinary operations:</strong> Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.</li> <li><strong>Enhance menu offerings:</strong> Partner with the food and beverage director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes.</li> <li><strong>Delight our guests:</strong> Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience.</li> <li><strong>Monitor financial performance:</strong> Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel’s goals.</li> <li><strong>Optimize kitchen operations:</strong> Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations.</li> <li><strong>Cultivate a high-performing team:</strong> Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs.</li> <li><strong>Ensure regulatory excellence:</strong> Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing.</li> </ul> <h4>What it takes to make the stay</h4> <p>At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:</p> <ul> <li>A passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality.</li> <li>Acting with integrity and always doing the right thing.</li> <li>Inspiring others through leadership.</li> <li>A belief that teamwork drives the best outcomes.</li> <li>A sense of ownership and accountability.</li> <li>A focus on the now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.</li> </ul> <h4>How we’ll help you thrive</h4> <p>At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our team members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Incredible travel perks</strong> – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.</li> <li><strong>Paid parental leave</strong> – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents.</li> <li><strong>Crisis concierge</strong> – In times of loss, our crisis concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.</li> <li><strong>Mental health resources</strong> – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our team members care for themselves and their loved ones. In many countries, eligible team members receive free counseling and support through our employee assistance program (EAP).</li> </ul> <p><em>*Benefits availability may vary depending on team member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.</em></p> <h4>Join an award-winning workplace culture</h4> <p>At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the team members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.</p> <p>Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the world’s best workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.</p> <p>Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.</p></p><p></p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>As Head of Security at Salla, you are the most senior security authority at Salla. You set the strategy, build the team, and own the controls that keep our platform, our people, and our merchants safe. You translate risk into business language for the executive team and the Board, and you make security a competitive advantage rather than a constraint. You will lead end to end across every security domain and represent Salla's security posture to auditors, regulators, partners, and customers. Please not that we are looking for Saudi Nationals only for this role.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Security Strategy &amp; Leadership</p><ul><li>Own and evolve the enterprise security strategy, roadmap, and operating model across cloud, network, endpoint, physical, and GRC, aligned to Salla's growth and public-listing readiness.</li><li>Act as the organization's principal security advisor; brief the executive team and the Board on cyber risk posture, investment priorities, and regulatory exposure.</li><li>Define and steward the security budget, headcount plan, and tooling portfolio; drive measurable return on security investment.</li><li>Establish security KPIs, OKRs, and a metrics-driven reporting cadence for leadership and audit committees.</li></ul><p>Cloud Security</p><ul><li>Lead cloud security across the platform, including landing-zone hardening, network segmentation, secrets management, and workload protection (AWS strongly preferred).</li><li>Govern Infrastructure-as-Code security, container and Kubernetes security (image scanning, admission control, runtime protection), and CI/CD pipeline integrity.</li><li>Drive Cloud Security Posture Management, workload protection, and continuous compliance against recognized cloud control frameworks and CIS benchmarks.</li><li>Partner with SRE and Platform Engineering to embed secure-by-default guardrails that protect velocity rather than slow it.</li></ul><p>Network Security</p><ul><li>Own network security architecture, including edge protection, DDoS mitigation, web application firewall, segmentation, and zero-trust network access.</li><li>Govern the CDN and edge security stack, bot management, rate limiting, and origin lockdown for high-traffic, merchant-facing services.</li><li>Oversee secure connectivity, private connectivity, VPN, and DNS security.</li></ul><p>Endpoint Security</p><ul><li>Lead endpoint protection across corporate and engineering fleets, including EDR/XDR, device hardening, mobile device management, and disk encryption.</li><li>Run a continuous vulnerability and patch management program with clear remediation SLAs.</li><li>Define and enforce endpoint baselines and data loss prevention controls.</li></ul><p>Physical &amp; Facility Security</p><ul><li>Own physical security for Salla's offices and facilities in Makkah and other sites, including access control, CCTV, visitor management, and environmental controls.</li><li>Align physical and logical access policies; govern physical access to sensitive areas and equipment.</li><li>Coordinate with Facilities, HR, and local authorities on safety, badging, and on-site incident response.</li></ul><p>Identity &amp; Access Management (Zero Trust)</p><ul><li>Lead IAM strategy across cloud and corporate systems, including single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, and least-privilege enforcement.</li><li>Automate joiner, mover, and leaver workflows and run periodic access recertification.</li><li>Advance the organization toward a mature zero-trust architecture.</li></ul><p>Security Operations &amp; Incident Response</p><ul><li>Build and run the security operations capability, including SIEM, detection engineering, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring.</li><li>Own the incident response lifecycle from preparation through detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and blameless post-incident review.</li><li>Lead tabletop exercises, red and purple teaming, and breach-readiness drills; maintain crisis-communication and breach-notification playbooks.</li></ul><p>Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC)</p><ul><li>Own the GRC function and the enterprise risk register; run the risk assessment and treatment lifecycle.</li><li>Lead certification and audit programs spanning ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS, with alignment to the NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls and Cloud Cybersecurity Controls, and to the SAMA Cyber Security Framework where applicable.</li><li>Own data protection and privacy compliance under the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law and SDAIA requirements, including data inventories, processing agreements, and cross-border transfer controls.</li><li>Prepare Salla's security and IT-governance posture for Tadawul listing, including controls maturity, evidence collection, and auditor readiness.</li><li>Author, ratify, and maintain the full lifecycle of security policies, standards, and procedures.</li></ul><p>Third-Party &amp; Vendor Risk</p><ul><li>Establish and run the third-party risk program, including security due diligence, contractual security terms, and continuous monitoring of critical suppliers.</li><li>Embed security requirements into procurement and vendor onboarding.</li></ul><p>Security Awareness &amp; Culture</p><ul><li>Build a company-wide security awareness, training, and phishing-simulation program.</li><li>Champion a positive, blameless security culture in which security is a shared responsibility.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership &amp; Organization Building</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary security organization spanning cloud security, SecOps, GRC, and physical security.</li><li>Set objectives, develop talent, and build the hiring plan to scale the function with the business.</li><li>Forge cross-functional partnerships with Engineering, SRE, IT, Legal, HR, and Finance.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>12+ years in information and cyber security, including 5+ years in senior security leadership (Head of Security, Director, or CISO-track) at a SaaS, fintech, or e-commerce organization.</li><li>Demonstrated ownership of security across multiple domains: cloud, network, endpoint, physical, and GRC.</li><li>Deep hands-on and architectural knowledge of cloud security (AWS strongly preferred), including Kubernetes and modern CI/CD.</li><li>Proven track record building and operating security operations and incident response at scale.</li><li>Strong GRC experience across ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR and Saudi regulatory frameworks (NCA ECC and CCC, PDPL and SDAIA; SAMA CSF a plus).</li><li>Experience leading audits and certifications, ideally including IPO or regulatory-readiness programs.</li><li>Excellent executive communication; able to translate technical risk into business and regulatory language for the Board.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.</li><li>Willingness and eligibility to work on-site in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.</li></ul><p></p></section>