Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

The Restaurant General Manager leads the restaurant operation at W Doha, overseeing service standards, guest satisfaction, team performance, sales, cost control, staffing, and compliance with Marriott and local regulations. Candidates are typically expected to have several years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a luxury or international hotel, strong knowledge of food and beverage operations, budgeting, revenue growth, and employee development. Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential. The role requires a hands-on, guest-focused leader who can manage busy service periods, motivate a multicultural team, maintain brand standards, and build strong relationships with guests and colleagues. Hotel pre-opening, luxury dining, and knowledge of Qatar’s hospitality market would be advantageous.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries and territories. Its brands range from luxury and lifestyle properties to full-service, select-service, and extended-stay hotels. W Hotels, part of Marriott’s luxury portfolio, focuses on contemporary design, energetic social spaces, distinctive dining, music, and personalized guest experiences. W Doha is located in West Bay and combines hotel accommodation, restaurants, lounges, event facilities, and wellness amenities. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest service, operational excellence, inclusion, professional development, and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from structured training, international career mobility, hotel discounts, and exposure to a diverse workforce. Exact benefits for this role depend on the employment contract and local company policies.

Destination Guide

Qatar is a compact Gulf country rather than an island, offering strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, aviation, events, retail, construction, healthcare, and professional services. Doha is the main employment center and has a modern, international lifestyle with malls, beaches, museums, sports venues, and desert excursions. Local culture values hospitality, family, modest dress, and respect for Islamic traditions; alcohol is restricted to licensed venues. Most expatriate employees work under employer-sponsored residence permits, with the employer normally arranging entry approval, medical checks, ID registration, and work authorization. Candidates should confirm whether housing, transport, flights, insurance, and relocation assistance are included. Qatar is generally safe, though summer heat is intense. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications where required, a written contract, and sufficient savings for initial expenses are advisable before relocating.