General Manager

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead Hakkasan Doha, a flagship luxury dining destination within the Hakkasan Group portfolio. This senior leader will own the full restaurant operation, driving guest experience excellence, financial performance, and a high‑performing team culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the restaurant operation, ensuring outstanding guest experience and operational excellence.
• Champion hospitality standards so every guest interaction is personalised, seamless and memorable.
• Inspire, coach and develop a high‑performing management and restaurant team.
• Drive commercial performance through strategic planning, labour management, cost control and revenue optimisation.
• Maintain exceptional standards across service, atmosphere, cleanliness, maintenance and execution.
• Partner with corporate teams on marketing initiatives, brand activations, events and business development.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, licensing, labour regulations and company policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a fast‑paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Previous experience in the Middle East hospitality market is preferred.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen managing high‑volume restaurants and complex service operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop large teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and passion for elevated guest experiences.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Hands‑on, solutions‑focused and highly organised.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to grow within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand.