Marriott Marquis City Center Doha has announced the promotion of Naike Lopez to the position of Director of Operations. With over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 11 years in Qatar, Naike brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective that will further elevate the guest experience at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha.
Naike Lopez shared her excitement about her new role, stated: I am honored to take on this role at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha. Having been part of this incredible team as the Director of Food & Beverage since April 2023, I look forward to leading our talented team to achieve even greater success. My primary goal is to ensure exceptional guest service standards are consistently met across all departments while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment amongst all of our team members’’.
During her tenure as the Director of Food & Beverage, Naike made a significant impact on the hotel’s F&B services, revenue, and operations. She successfully managed ten dining outlets, including the repositioning of New York Steakhouse, strengthening the performance of Ipanema, as well as the highly anticipated opening of Tulum in November 2023. Additionally, Naike also excelled in overseeing outside catering for major events such as the Asian Cup and the World Aquatic Championship.
Prior to this, Naike served as the Catering Operations Manager at Match Hospitality for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In this role, she demonstrated exceptional event management skills, overseeing catering and hospitality sales, and organising high-profile events.
On this occasion, Cyril Mouawad, Multi-Property General Manager, said: ‘Naike’s promotion to Director of Operations exemplifies our commitment to nurturing and promoting talent within the organization. With her industry experience and remarkable contributions at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Naike is well-positioned to uphold our growth trajectory and further enhance our hotel’s reputation. I am confident in her ability to contribute toward achieving our ambitious goals and I enthusiastically welcome her to this new chapter in her career.’
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