Restaurant General Manager - La Mar

About Us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Doha's longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens, the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa features 12 restaurants, a range of recreational facilities, a free-form swimming pool, and the world-class Spa InterContinental.

Situated in an exclusive location, minutes from downtown Doha and major government and corporate offices and within minutes to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, our properties offer distinctive surroundings which will forever redefine luxury.

Your Day to Day

Oversee the day-to-day operations of La Mar, La Mar Beach and Manko within the Intercontinental Hotel in Doha, Qatar, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and adherence to brand standards.

Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and profitability in alignment with the goals and objectives of InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa.

Manage and lead a diverse team, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives.

Foster a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, encouraging staff to generate new ideas and initiatives to enhance the guest experience and drive revenue.

Participate in monthly forecasting meetings with revenue and finance teams to analyze financial performance, identify trends, and develop strategies to optimize revenue.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, laws, and brand standards, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for guests and staff.

Lead by example in upholding La mar's standard training programs, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver exceptional service.

Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies to drive business growth and increase brand awareness.

Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.

What We Need From You

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role in a luxury concept

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and creativity.

• Fluent in English (additional language skills are a plus).

What We Offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.