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Operations Director ( 5-star hotel)


Job Location:

Hanoi - Vietnam

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 8-10years
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.