Assistant Recreation Manager

About Us 

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. 

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. 

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand. 

Located on Doha's longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens, the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa features 12 restaurants, a range of recreational facilities, a free-form swimming pool, and the world-class Spa InterContinental. 

Situated in an exclusive location, minutes from downtown Doha and major government and corporate offices and within minutes to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, our properties offer distinctive surroundings which will forever redefine luxury. 

Your Day to Day 

As the Assistant Recreation Manager, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding recreational experiences for our guests. You will support the Recreation Manager in overseeing all recreational activities, ensuring high standards of service and guest satisfaction, and managing a team of recreation staff. Your passion for hospitality and dedication to excellence will be key to enhancing the guest experience at our luxury resort.

You will also be responsible to:

• Assist in the development, planning, and execution of recreational programs and activities that align with our luxury brand standards
• Oversee daily operations of the recreation department, including scheduling, staff supervision, and resource management.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Manager to create and implement engaging and innovative programs for guests of all ages
• Ensure the highest standards of guest service, addressing any concerns or feedback promptly and professionally
• Manage and train recreation staff, providing guidance and support to ensure exceptional performance and guest interaction
• Monitor and maintain recreational facilities, ensuring they are clean, safe, and well-equipped
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate special events, promotions, and guest activities
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continually enhance our recreational offerings

What We Need From You 

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for: 

• Previous experience in a recreational management or supervisory role within a luxury hotel or resort environment is preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest service
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to recreational activities

What We Offer 

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits. 

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us. 

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.