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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS / HOTEL MANAGER

Flagship 5-Star Luxury Hotel – Asia
(Comparable to the standards of Dorchester, Belmond, and Mandarin Oriental)

This iconic hotel / resort  is one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and a benchmark for world-class hospitality. Set within a vast resort estate, the hotel offers:

• 450 luxurious guest rooms, suites, and private villas

• 7 diverse Food & Beverage outlets, including fine dining restaurants, casual venues, lounges, and bars

• Extensive banqueting and conference facilities, with a grand ballroom accommodating up to 1,600 guests and multiple meeting/function spaces

• World-class leisure and lifestyle amenities, including a private beach, adjoining golf course, spa, fitness facilities, and expansive swimming pools

This role oversees the day-to-day hotel operations across Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Recreation, and Ancillary Services. The position carries full operational responsibility for the smooth execution of guest service standards, financial performance, and colleague engagement across a highly complex luxury operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct operational departments (Rooms, F&B, Spa/Recreation, etc.) in line with 5-star international luxury standards.

• Ensure consistently exceptional guest experiences that reflect the prestige of they property

• Drive operational efficiency, service innovation, and brand reputation.

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a multicultural leadership team.

• Oversee large-scale events, VIP delegations, and international conference business.

• Collaborate with the General Manager and Executive Committee on strategy and execution.

Candidate Profile ( Important )

• A proven luxury hospitality leader with experience in large-scale 5-star hotels/resorts (minimum 300 rooms, multiple F&B outlets).

• Strong background in both Rooms and Food & Beverage operations at the senior level.

• Track record of managing multicultural teams within complex, flagship operations.

• Excellent communication, financial acumen, and leadership skills.

• Culturally sensitive, resilient, and adept at operating in international markets.

Reporting Line

This position reports directly to the General Manager and is a pivotal member of the hotel’s senior leadership team.