Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Muscat, Oman Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function General Management Company Industry Travel, Hotel & Tourism Hotel overview Aloft Muscat is a modern lifestyle hotel strategically located close to Muscat International Airport and key business and convention areas. The hotel offers a vibrant, design-led experience aligned with Aloft brand standards and caters to business, leisure, and airline-related guests. Key hotel facts: Approx. 199 guest rooms and suites Team size: ~80 associates Food & Beverage: all-day dining restaurant, 1 specialty restaurant/bar concept Facilities: outdoor/rooftop swimming pool, fitness center, meeting & business facilities Market position: mid-upscale lifestyle hotel with strong F&B and social spaces Position summary The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of Aloft Muscat. This role oversees all aspects of hotel operations, with a strong focus on Food & Beverage, guest experience, team engagement, and commercial performance, while ensuring full compliance with Marriott brand standards and local regulations. This opportunity is open to first-time General Managers with a strong operational background – ideally from F&B-driven lifestyle hotels – who are ready to step into full property leadership. Key responsibilities Operational leadership Lead and oversee all hotel operations including Rooms, F&B, Engineering, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Human Resources Ensure seamless day-to-day operations with a strong focus on guest satisfaction and service consistency Maintain brand standards, operational audits, and Marriott compliance requirements Food & Beverage excellence Personally champion F&B operations, innovation, quality, and profitability Drive performance of the all-day dining and specialty restaurant concepts Monitor cost controls, menu engineering, supplier management, and service delivery Financial & commercial performance Develop and execute annual business plans and operating budgets Drive GOP, revenue growth, market positioning, and cost efficiencies Analyze financial reports and implement corrective actions as needed People & culture Lead, inspire, and develop a team of approximately 80 associates Build a strong performance culture with clear accountability and engagement Ensure succession planning, training, and compliance with Oman labor laws Guest experience & brand representation Act as the ambassador of the Aloft brand within Muscat Personally engage with guests, corporates, and key stakeholders Handle escalated guest concerns and protect brand reputation Safety, compliance & governance Ensure full compliance with Marriott policies, health & safety standards, and local regulations Oversee risk management, security, and sustainability initiatives Candidate profile Experience & background Strong operations background, ideally with significant Food & Beverage leadership experience Experience within lifestyle or select-service hotels preferred First-time General Manager candidates welcome, provided they demonstrate readiness and maturity for full property leadership Skills & competencies Hands-on, commercial, and guest-focused leadership style Strong financial acumen with proven budgeting and cost-control experience Excellent people leadership and talent development skills Ability to balance brand standards with local market realities Language & cultural fit Arabic speaker required Strong English communication skills Solid understanding of Middle East hospitality culture and guest expectations Why this role? Opportunity to lead a dynamic lifestyle brand within the Marriott portfolio Strong focus on F&B, people leadership, and operational excellence Located in a growing business and airport-driven market in Muscat At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. At Aloft, we aren’t your typical hotel—but we aren’t too cool for school either. We’re here to be our guests’ launching and landing pad. Whether they are taking their dog for a walk and coming back for a drink, wrapping up a day of meetings with coworkers, or they’re in town to see family, friends, or their favorite band, we offer a hub for connection to others and the area around them, with modern design and personality to boot. We’re looking for confident self-expressers who aren’t afraid to draw outside the lines. If you are someone who gets excited about the possibilities to connect with others, then Aloft Hotels is the place for you. In joining Aloft Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. About the Company Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 brands. Marriott International has more than 500,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties, as well as at corporate offices. The company has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. Apply Now
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