We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles Doha as our new Hotel Manager.
The Hotel Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across all hotel departments, ensuring the delivery of exceptional luxury hospitality experiences in line with the standards and philosophy of Raffles Hotels & Resorts.
The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and colleague engagement while ensuring seamless coordination and alignment across all operational functions. Working closely with the Executive Committee and department heads, the Hotel Manager translates the hotel's strategic objectives into actionable business plans, strengthens operational efficiencies, and drives a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
As a key member of the hotel's leadership team, the Hotel Manager acts as the Managing Director's principal operational partner, ensuring the effective execution of business strategies, safeguarding the hotel's reputation, and reinforcing Raffles Doha's position as a leading luxury hospitality destination.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the Managing Director to define and execute the hotel's strategic objectives and priorities
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across all hotel departments
Drive operational excellence, revenue growth, profitability, and continuous improvement
Monitor hotel performance and implement initiatives to enhance business results
Ensure seamless operations and consistent delivery of Raffles brand standards
Champion personalised luxury hospitality and exceptional guest experiences in line with Forbes Travel Guide and LQA standards
Oversee guest satisfaction, feedback, and effective service recovery
Lead and develop the Executive Committee and departmental leaders, fostering a high-performance culture
Drive colleague engagement, talent development, and succession planning
Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and resource optimisation
Maximise commercial opportunities and profitability across operational departments
Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and local regulations
Oversee quality assurance, health and safety, security, and risk management
Drive Forbes Travel Guide and LQA standards, audits, service evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Build strong relationships with ownership, corporate stakeholders, key clients, and external partners
Collaborate with commercial and support functions to strengthen business performance and market positioning
Promote innovation, technology, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and guest experience
Safeguard the hotel's reputation and strengthen Raffles Doha's position as a leading luxury destination
What will you bring to this role?
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in luxury hotel operations, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership position
Proven track record within internationally recognised luxury hotel brands
Strong knowledge of luxury hospitality standards, including Forbes Travel Guide, and LQA requirements
Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence, financial performance, and guest satisfaction
Strong commercial acumen and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop multicultural teams and senior leaders
Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
Extensive knowledge of hotel operations, quality assurance, and service excellence
Strong understanding of health, safety, security, and regulatory compliance
Previous experience in the Middle East luxury hospitality market is preferred
Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
Employee Benefits
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.
Our Values
Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.