Summary
Millennium Hotels and Resorts is seeking a General Manager to lead the overall operation of its hotel in Doha, Qatar. The role oversees financial and operational plans, budgets, guest services, quality standards, maintenance, security, and health and safety. It also drives revenue through sales, marketing, and yield management, while working with government authorities and the regional corporate office. The General Manager leads colleague development and human resource practices, and ensures compliance with local labor regulations and hotel policies.
The posting
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As a General Manager, you will lead the overall operation of the hotel, aiming to maximize performance, profitability, and return on investment. Your primary focus will be on fostering a positive and productive work environment, ensuring exceptional guest service, and maintaining compliance with quality and operational standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for upholding and enhancing hotel standards and services to align with new industry innovations.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and monitor financial and operational plans, aligning with the hotel and operating division objectives.
- Create annual budgets and business plans, recommending capital improvements to enhance hotel assets and brand loyalty.
- Oversee the delivery of superior guest services, ensuring prompt responses and effective resolution of complaints and requests.
- Maintain product quality and service standards throughout the hotel.
- Establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs to safeguard the physical assets of the hotel.
- Develop strategic marketing opportunities and tactical sales plans to maximize revenue generation.
- Oversee the execution of marketing plans and yield management efforts to maximize revenue, RevPAR, and occupancy levels.
- Optimize banquet/outlet space usage and manage other revenue streams such as IT and Rental to maximize profits.
- Collaborate with the Regional Corporate Office to ensure optimum productivity levels in all hotel areas.
- Liaise with Government authorities to ensure alignment with legislation.
- Drive Colleague Development initiatives and plans to enhance operating and service performance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key community contacts, ensuring a visible presence and effective handling of media/community inquiries.
- Oversee the security function to maintain a safe and secure environment for guests, colleagues, and hotel assets.
- Establish and maintain a proactive Human Resource function to ensure colleague motivation, training and development, pay and benefit administration, and compliance with policies, procedures, and local labor regulations.
- Foster a positive work environment for all colleagues, providing mentorship through formal and informal meetings, discussions, and performance feedback.
- Operate in a safe and environmentally friendly manner, prioritizing guests' and colleagues' health and safety, as well as environmental conservation.
- Adhere to hotel environmental, health, and safety procedures and policies.