Operations Director ( 5-star hotel)
Posted:
9 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
6 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ACG3742JOB
Our client is a leading retail mall who is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.
Transformation and Service Excellence
- Translate the Companys repositioning strategy into operational initiatives and service standards.
- Develop and implement premium service standards and SOPs to enhance the overall customer experience.
- Promote a hospitality-driven culture across all operational teams.
- Lead change management initiatives and continuously improve operational effectiveness.
- Drive service excellence programs mystery shopper initiatives and customer experience performance indicators.
Mall Operations Leadership
- Lead and oversee the overall operational performance of Engineering and Maintenance Security and Safety Housekeeping and Mall Presentation Floor Management Tenant Fit-Out and Project Coordination and Back-Office functions.
- Ensure safe stable and uninterrupted mall operations.
- Maintain premium presentation standards throughout all customer-facing areas.
- Ensure high levels of tenant satisfaction and operational responsiveness.
- Maintain effective emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
Retail Environment and Luxury Customer Experience
- Ensure that all operational standards support the positioning of the Company as a luxury retail destination.
- Maintain exceptional standards of mall presentation ambience cleanliness landscaping lighting scent music and customer facilities.
- Continuously improve customer journeys and premium guest experiences.
- Develop VIP and concierge operating standards in collaboration with Commercial and Marketing teams.
Projects and Asset Enhancement
- Lead the operational aspects of mall enhancement projects and CAPEX initiatives.
- Oversee tenant fit-outs and renovation activities while minimizing disruption to ongoing business operations.
- Ensure all projects comply with luxury design standards safety requirements and operational specifications.
Governance Risk and Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with fire and life safety requirements environmental regulations occupational health and safety standards government regulations and permits and insurance requirements.
- Maintain strong working relationships with government authorities and key external partners.
Financial and Performance Management
- Develop and manage operational budgets and CAPEX plans.
- Drive cost optimization and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Monitor operational KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Improve productivity while maintaining required service standards.
People Leadership and Organizational Development
- Build and lead a high-performing operations organization.
- Develop future leaders and establish effective succession pipelines.
- Strengthen accountability and a performance-driven culture across the organization.
- Coach and develop teams to achieve premium hospitality service standards.
- Lead outsourced partners and vendors through effective governance and performance management frameworks.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management Engineering Real Estate Business Administration or a related field.
Experience
- At least 8 years of leadership experience in luxury shopping malls international five-star hotels or resorts premium mixed-use developments luxury retail operations or high-end property management.
- Experience in organizational transformation and change management is highly preferred.
Others
- Strong hospitality mindset with a strong focus on customer experience and luxury service standards.
- Proven ability to execute operations effectively while maintaining a strategic perspective.
- Strong financial discipline and commercial awareness.
- Hands-on and detail-oriented with strong ownership and accountability.
- Strong leadership and change management capabilities with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Comfortable working in complex and ambiguous environments.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to build and strengthen a service-oriented culture within an established organization.
- Strong attention to detail and uncompromising standards for luxury quality and customer experience.
Contact: Ha Hoang
Due to the immense number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.