A.    EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS: BOARD SUPPORT

-          Provide support and consultant to the Board, prepare briefing notes, discussion papers and make management recommendations and proposals on specific matters for Board approval as required.

-          Report to shareholders/parent board on Company plans and business performance

-          Oversee the drafting of various operational, sales and marketing, financial and personnel policies and procedures and recommend these for Board approval and implementation.

-          Keep the Board fully informed on significant issues that impact the conditions and operation of COMPANY.

B.     PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

-          Chair and conduct senior (executive) management meetings;

-          Serve on various boards and committees of affiliated organizations in order to obtain and maintain effective representation for all Company members

-          Provide official statements to press (in consultation with PR firm and Executive Committee) when required

-          Provide advice, guidelines and leadership in strategic planning, budgeting, capital projects planning and implementation and hotel performance

-          Ensure all work plans are made, scheduled and implemented within agreed budgets and timescales

-          Coordinate managers’ work, monitor results, and evaluate results

-          Sign official documents such as management letters of appointment, transfer or termination, procurement contracts and other similar legal documents on behalf of the company.

C.     MANAGEMENT & STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP:

-          Lead the development and implementation of Company strategy and be fully responsible for the result of Company

-          Participate in corporate planning in conjunction with Directors and Managers

-          Direct the implementation of corporate strategic objectives and each hotel business plan

-          Ensure that Company develop forecasts and viable business objectives.

-          Ensure Company operational activities are planned, directed and coordinated to achieve stated/agreed performance indicators and targets for financial, non-financial and other factors of performance

-          Ensure Company 's programs consistent with Company culture and the highest professional standards (transparency, integrity, social responsibility)

-          Manage and review the allocation of company resources to ensure that the highest standards of service are delivered and maintained.

D.    HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

-          Develop an appropriate organizational structure and ensures implementation of HR policies and practices to maximize the employees’ potential and contributions

-          Participate and manage the recruitment and selection process of senior managers

-          Guide and support the training and development of executive team members

-          Maintain a positive work environment to attract, retain and motivate employees; foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship.

E.     LEGISLATION & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

-          Ensure compliance with all professional, ethical, legal and statutory requirements in the conduct of company business

-          Identify and recommend applicable and helpful legislation to the Board and ensure Company operations comply with the relevant regulatory framework

-          Represent Company at any governmental hearing or any agency or committee meeting on any issue according to the policies and philosophy determined by the Company

-          Develop, encourage and maintain a positive organizational culture, values and reputation for Company in its markets and with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies

-          Create and maintain high standards of professionalism in the running of the Company so that the Company projects a strong, positive public image.

1. 

Attitude and Appearance

-          Westerner, age range from 35 – 48

-          Being self-driven and innovative

-          Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

-          Having ability to take control and action with unquestionable integrity

-          Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

-          Being able to simplify complex issues and communicate a compelling future vision that inspires action

2. 

Skills

-          Good communication and interpersonal skills with strong networking in hospitality industry

-          Motivation and team building skills.

-          Decision making skills

-          Critical Thinking

-          Complex Problem Solving 

-          Public speaking skills

-          Persuasion and negotiation skills

-          Time management skills

3. 

Knowledge

-          Wide understanding of hotel and tourism sector current issues

-          Proven leadership, marketing/PR, change management and strategic planning expertise at senior level

-          Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

-           Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems

-          Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services such as customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

-          Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

-          Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data

-          Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects

-          Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems

-          Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

-          Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

4.

Education and/or Experience:

-          A Diploma in Hotel Management from a recognized Hotel /Hospitality with 10 years broad range of proven and relevant experience with 3 years at senior management level

-          OR a degree in Hotel /Hospitality or Business Management related field with postgraduate relevant experience of at least 7 years in hospitality industry.

-          Direct experience with and knowledge of hotel ownership issues, including zoning, real estate taxes, construction codes, etc.

-          Direct experience with hotel strategy, business models, and operations