General Manager of Hospitality // Creative & Cultural Entity
BLR WORLD
- Doha, Qatar
- Permanent
- Full-time
with adapted technology, and inspiring the team to innovate constantly.The General Manager will create a passion for success and encourage calculated risk- taking to create a workplace where employees can learn and have a career path within the organization. This role aims to achieve financial success while creating a positive work environment that impacts everyone.Key Responsibilities:Innovation
- Develop an experimental innovation framework beyond traditional hospitality.
- Constantly explore new business opportunities that can become winning value propositions.
- Accelerate processes that have a direct impact on the financial results of the department
- Extend market segments to capitalize on external networks
- Create an internal incubator with team members to stimulate participation and innovation
- Encourage cross-functional gatherings to address customer needs and
- Define criteria for success and develop methods for monitoring and measuring program outcomes.
- Structure the 5 years plan 2025-2029 strategy in a way that established targets are tracked, maximized, and modified if necessary to achieve the overall commitment to the Board.
- Adopt flexi-approach to manage the manning guide and labor cost without affecting the moral of the team or the quality of the service and product delivery.
- Lead and organise the yearly workshop every September to build up the yearly budget assumptions.
- Explain and justify the weekly forecast to leadership with action taken to address potential shortfall.
- Share bimonthly with all members of the F&B team the key performance indicators, working through with the department managers & chefs as appropriate.
- Ensure that all operations comply with organization and regulatory policies relating to financial record keeping, money handling, and licensing, including the timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Apply Transformational Leadership to inspire and enable positive change within the organization.
- Develop and communicate a compelling vision for the future.
- Motivate the team members to rally around this vision and ensure collective effort in its achievement.
- Initiate mind-set shift that encourages leaders and team members to adopt a forward-thinking approach.
- Mobilize and empower employees to take ownership, be proactive and participative to new initiatives
- Foster a culture that welcomes bold aspirations and challenges the status quo.
- Create an environment where positivity and innovation thrive.
- Encourage creative thinking and provide the resources and support necessary for innovative solutions.
- Actively seek and implement process improvements to elevate performance and outcomes.
- Be open to change and inspire others to embrace it for better results.
- Define protocol of process and frequency with clear guidelines.
- Set up Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of communication efforts.
- Use data-driven insights and updates to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Understand and anticipate the threats and opportunities that will affect the Hospitality vision.
- Identify essential future workforce, skill competencies, to support expansion and achieve Hospitality competitive edge.
- Define new added value that will make Hospitality the preferred employer in the Middle East.
- Show ambition for the team members with tailormade targeted learning development program for F&B internal talents.
- Use analytics to monitor and refine performance, ensuring strategies deliver measurable outcomes.
- Provide actionable insights to stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
- Bachelors degree in hospitality, masters degree is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of financial tools and software like Microsoft Excel or accounting systems like DAX.
- Knowledge of digital marketing strategies and booking platforms like Booking.com, and TripAdvisor.
- Knowledge of HR tools and systems for workforce management, recruitment, and training.
- Familiarity with labor laws and workplace compliance regulations.
- Experience in integrating technology to enhance guest experiences.
- Knowledge of safety protocols, hygiene standards, and local regulatory requirements.
- Certification in health and safety, such as HACCP
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
- Significant experience in leadership roles
- Experience in P&L analysis, budgeting, revenue management, and cost control.
- History of achieving financial targets and improving profit margins.
- Proven ability to handle emergencies and ensure safety compliance.
- Involvement in long-term business planning, branding, and market positioning.
- Experience with new property openings (if relevant).
- Strategic thinker with a passion for arts, culture, and commercial innovation.
- Result-oriented leader with a collaborative mindset and focus on measurable outcomes.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to adapt to dynamic challenges.
- Proven expertise in leveraging budgets creatively and resourcefully, utilizing contemporary and trending channels to maximize impact and deliver cost-effective results.
- Deep understanding of the Qatar marketplace, its community, and international relations.
- Cultural sensitivity and adaptability, especially in diverse, international environments.
Department: Hospitality