General Manager - Qabila Westbay

We are seeking an accomplished and commercially driven General Manager to lead Qabila Westbay Hotel, Autograph Collection, a distinctive luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Doha's prestigious West Bay district. The ideal candidate will be an experienced hotel leader with a minimum of 5 years' General Manager experience within full-service upscale or luxury hotels and a strong background in either Operations or Sales & Marketing.

This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire high-performing teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive commercial success, and build strong relationships with ownership, associates, guests, and key stakeholders. Previous Middle East experience is desirable but not essential; however, the successful candidate must demonstrate adaptability, cultural awareness, and the ability to thrive in a complex international hospitality environment.

Qabila Westbay Hotel, Autograph Collection is a premium lifestyle destination located on Doha's iconic Corniche within the city's vibrant West Bay business and diplomatic district. The hotel offers convenient access to City Center Doha, the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center (DECC), Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl-Qatar, and Hamad International Airport. Part of Marriott International's prestigious Autograph Collection, the hotel features approximately 347 guestrooms and suites, multiple dining venues, meeting and event facilities, wellness amenities, an indoor swimming pool, fitness facilities, and panoramic views of the Doha skyline and Arabian Gulf.

The property caters to a diverse mix of corporate, leisure, diplomatic, and long-stay guests, making it one of Doha's most prominent hospitality destinations.

• Minimum 5+ years of successful General Manager experience within an upscale, premium, or luxury hotel environment.
• Strong background in either:
• Hotel Operations, or
• Sales & Marketing / Commercial Leadership.
• Experience managing complex full-service hotels with multiple revenue streams.
• Demonstrated success in delivering financial results, market share growth, and guest satisfaction.
• Experience leading large teams and developing future leaders.

• Marriott International experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience within a luxury or lifestyle brand preferred.
• Middle East hospitality experience desirable but not required.
• Experience working with international ownership groups and asset managers is advantageous.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Outstanding leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance luxury guest experiences with strong business performance.
• Proven capability to lead through change and drive organizational transformation.
• High emotional intelligence and culturally adaptable leadership style.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across all hotel operations.
• Champion Marriott International's values, service culture, and Autograph Collection brand positioning.
• Build and develop a high-performing Executive Committee and leadership team.
• Foster an engaged and inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes retention, development, and succession planning.
• Lead by example, creating accountability and operational excellence across all departments.

• Deliver budgeted revenue, GOP, EBITDA, and market share objectives.
• Drive sustainable revenue growth across Rooms, Food & Beverage, Meetings & Events, and ancillary revenue streams.
• Develop and execute annual business…