General Manager - Autograph Collection Lapita Dubai
Lapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection is seeking a dynamic, commercially focused, and people-oriented General Manager to lead one of the most unique resort destinations within the Marriott International portfolio. This role is ideal for a high-potential hospitality leader with a strong background in Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, or Hotel Operations, coupled with demonstrated leadership experience at the executive level and readiness to lead a full-service luxury resort operation.
The General Manager will be responsible for driving business performance, guest satisfaction, associate engagement, and owner returns while ensuring the hotel's distinct Polynesian-inspired brand experience is delivered consistently. The role requires a strategic operator who can successfully balance commercial growth, operational excellence, and talent development.
About the HotelLapita, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Autograph Collection is a luxury Polynesian-themed resort located within Dubai Parks and Resorts, offering direct access to major attractions including MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park, Riverland™ Dubai, and REAL MADRID WORLD. The resort features premium guest rooms, suites, villas, multiple restaurants and bars, leisure facilities, spa experiences, family-focused amenities, pools, a lazy river, and extensive meeting and event space.
As part of the prestigious Autograph Collection, Lapita delivers unique, memorable experiences while benefiting from the global strength and resources of Marriott International.
Candidate Profile Required Experience
- 1 to 3+ years of successful experience in a Hotel Manager, Executive Assistant Manager, Director-level, or General Manager role within a premium, upscale, or luxury hotel environment.
- Progression through Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, or Hotel Operations leadership disciplines.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated financial and revenue management capabilities.
- Experience leading large teams within a complex resort or full-service hotel operation preferred.
- Marriott experience is advantageous.
- Develop and execute strategic business plans that deliver revenue, profit, and market share growth.
- Maximize RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, F&B revenues, and total hotel profitability.
- Partner with ownership and regional leadership to achieve financial objectives.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and destination developments to identify growth opportunities.
- Lead commercial strategies across sales, marketing, revenue management, digital channels, and public relations.
- Establish strong relationships with key customers, corporate accounts, travel partners, destination stakeholders, and tourism authorities.
- Drive group, leisure, entertainment, and family travel market performance.
- Ensure effective positioning of the hotel within the luxury resort and family leisure segments.
- Oversee all aspects of resort operations, including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Recreation, Security, and Guest Services.
- Maintain Marriott brand standards and Autograph Collection service expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement in guest satisfaction scores and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure exceptional execution of resort, entertainment, and family guest experiences.
- Champion innovative dining experiences and maximize F&B profitability.
- Ensure strong quality, service, safety, and cost-control practices across all outlets.
- Support the development of unique culinary and beverage programming that enhances the guest experience.
- Build a high-performing leadership team through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, engagement, and recognition.
- Lead associate development initiatives to support Marriott's talent philosophy.
- Maintain strong employee engagement and retention results.
- Act as the primary point of contact for hotel ownership and key stakeholders.
- Present business results, forecasts, capital plans, and strategic recommendations.
- Build collaborative partnerships that support long-term asset value growth.
- Ensure compliance with Marriott policies, brand standards, local regulations, and safety requirements.
- Maintain strong financial controls, audit performance, and risk management practices.
- Champion sustainability, responsible business, and community engagement initiatives.
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.
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