Talent Showcase – July week 3 – 2010
E-News Bulletin 66
Your bi-weekly guide to the best hospitality professionals from around the world…
Welcome to the latest edition of the E-News Bulletin.
We are pleased to again present you with some of today’s finest hospitality professionals.
Please contact us via return email or by phone if any of the featured individuals is of interest or you would like help with placing other positions from our extensive database.
Hospitalitybiz looks forward to assisting you with your Executive placements and to finding the candidate that best matches your needs.
The Global Team
1. Vice President/Director – Operations
This Corporate Executive has a track record of achievement in quality 5 star hotels throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Moving through GM roles to Corporate Operations positions he has many achievements to his name, from openings, property development, strategy and restructures, to improving property performance, management of human capital, and excellent relationship building with owners and asset managers. After a number of years with the same company he is now seeking a new challenge.
Available: August/September
Position: Corporate role – Vice President, Director, Operations and/or Development
Preferred Location: SE Asia or Middle East
Contact: Tim Johns - tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
2. General Manager or Regional/Area/ Group General Manager
This candidate has a solid and proven work record and for many years has been General Manger of business as well as resort properties. He is currently in a corporate position and looking at returning to the operation of a large property. He has been working in South East Asia and island resort destinations and is comfortable in the environment and working with a multicultural team. He is known to be an excellent people person and team builder; ideal candidate to open a property with 400 plus rooms and take on a regional capacity.
Available: September/October
Position: General Manager or Regional/Area/ Group General Manager
Preferred Location: Indian Ocean Islands, South East Asia, China
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
3. General Manager
This individual is currently General Manager at a high end luxury property in the Maldives with a past working background in hip and trendy places in Europe. A great personality, professionally from the F&B side of the business he is the ideal candidate for a small luxury resort that requires a General Manager with that particular personal touch and attention to detail. Multilingual, outstanding leadership skills and great organization and communication skills make this an outstanding and well rounded professional.
Available: September/October
Position: General Manager
Preferred Location: Indian Ocean Islands, South East Asia, Caribbean, Europe
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
4. General Manager/Hotel Manager/Resident Manager
This sophisticated Japanese professional has spent the past 15 years working in Europe and the Middle East and following a recent assignment in Japan is now looking for an overseas assignment. Educated in the UK he comes with outstanding academic credentials. He is fluent in English and Japanese and his exceptional international exposure with the best names in the business makes him an absolute asset to any business hotel with strong Japanese ties.
Available: September
Position: General Manager/Hotel Manager/Resident Manager
Preferred Location: Middle East (GCCC), Asia general
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
5. Resident Manager/General Manager
This well travelled Hotelier has worked across the world in quality hotels and resorts both for major chains and deluxe boutique operators. With a grounding in Food and Beverage he progressed to EAM and Resident Manager roles with several high profile properties. He has experience of openings, re-positioning, project management and renovations together with top quality skills in leading and improving existing operations, in both corporate city hotels and deluxe resorts.
Available: Immediately
Position: Resident/Hotel Manager – Large property, GM small/mid sized Hotel
Preferred Location: Asia, Middle East, – UAE, Oceania
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
6. Food and Beverage Director/Manager
This German national has a background in some exceptional hotels in Europe, working his way through the ranks to a Food and Beverage Manager position. He has excellent technical skills in Food and Beverage which he has developed through his hands on approach and openness to new ideas. He has superior drive, enthusiasm and well rounded communication skills, which make him an excellent candidate for a quality hotel looking for a young and ambitious leader.
Available: Immediately
Position: Food and Beverage Manager/Director
Preferred Location: Asia, Middle East, – UAE, Oceania
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
7. Director of F&B – EAM i/c F&B
For many years he has been in the US/Canada working for some of the finest business hotels in New York, Miami and Toronto and a couple of years in the Caribbean. During his stellar career he also worked for the Churchill, Regent Hotels and Four Seasons. Mature and with a solid history in Food & Beverage he brings with him a wealth of international experience. Candidate is UK/Australian citizen, currently based in Australia and interested to relocate on a single status to any location with the need for a 5 star F&B professional.
Available: August/September
Position: Director of F&B – EAM i/c F&B
Preferred Location: Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, China, Luxury hotels worldwide.
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
8. Food and Beverage Director
This talented F&B professional trained as a chef and spent his early years honing his skills in quality hotels in Australia before venturing overseas. His ability was recognised and he progressed rapidly to Executive Chef, and then moved into operations as F&B Director. He has worked for a number of exclusive properties in Europe, Middle East and South Africa and is known for drive and creativity as well as his strong technical and people management skills.
Available: August/September
Position: Food and Beverage Director – quality hotel
Preferred Location: Asia, UAE, Middle East, Oceania
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
9. Director of Rooms
This individual has a stellar background in the rooms department having worked for the finest hotels in Paris, Marrakesh and Dubai. He is at home in a luxury hotel environment and has a proven and stable work background. He is currently in a Director of Rooms position and is looking for a similar assignment in a medium sized luxury hotel with high standards of service and the need for individual and personalized guest services. His professional background is supported by excellent academic credentials
Available: August
Position: General Manager/Hotel Manager
Preferred Location: Middle East (GCCC), Asia
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
10. Front Office Manager/Director of Rooms
This European national has a background in quality 5 star properties in Europe, USA and the Middle East. A hotel school graduate who speaks 5 languages, she has built her career in quality properties steadily progressing with each step. She has excellent communication and management skills, an engaging personality loved by guests and of course is skilled in all aspects of Rooms Division, Front Office, Reservations and Revenue Management.
Available: August
Position: FOM – Large property, DOR Medium/Smaller property
Preferred Location: UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
11. Director of Sales & Marketing
She has extensive Sales & Marketing experience gained in Europe and Asia and has worked for some of the best hotel companies during her career. Single, the candidate is multi lingual and has been part of 3 openings in the DOSM capacity. She has previous China experience and is interested to remain and make use of her gained experience and contacts in China, however she also considers other Asian destinations for the right challenge.
Previous experience also includes Cluster Revenue Manager for a large hotel operator in Europe.
Available: August/September
Position: Director of Sales & Marketing
Preferred Location: China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Luxury hotels worldwide.
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
12. Director of Engineering with regional responsibilities
The candidate has extensive experience in the Engineering department having been Head of the department for more than 15 years with fine hotels. Currently based in the UK he has been a Director of Engineering for one of the finest properties in London for the past 5 years. Solid professional background, worldwide experience and a great character and personality make this Australian an outstanding addition to any management team.
The candidate is currently looking for an assignment in the Asia Pacific region and considers only luxury hotels.
Available: towards the end of 2010
Position: Director of Engineering (potential for regional responsibilities)
Preferred Location: Asia Pacific
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
13. Spa Director
This sensational Spa Director has more than 18 years experience in the Holistic Health, Spa and Wellness fields. She has operated a number of exceptional Spa businesses catering to exclusive clients and offering an extensive range of spa treatments. She has worked at both a corporate and individual property level, has pre-opening and consulting experience and detailed knowledge of marketing and training. She is energetic and a fine communicator who lives by the principles she extols.
Available: Immediately
Position: Spa Director – property or corporate position
Preferred Location: Asia, Pacific, Middle East,
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
Culinary Professionals
14. Culinary Director/Executive Chef
He has been a Culinary Director for one of the finest hotels in Hong Kong and is now looking for a new challenge. A true Master of his craft he is one of Australia’s finest Chefs who achieved much success for many years in his own restaurant in Sydney. He is open towards his next challenge with high end cuisine expectations, a destination where fine cuisine and professional kitchen management is required and appreciated. A truly professional Executive Chef of a rare calibre.
Available: September
Position: Culinary Director/Executive Chef
Preferred Location: South East Asia, China, Middle East.
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au
15. Executive Chef
This experienced Executive Chef has a background in several leading 5 star luxury properties across the world. He has operated multi unit exclusive resorts as well as corporate city properties with large banqueting facilities. He is a talented and strategic leader able to set and achieve high standards even in challenging conditions.
Available: August/September
Position: Executive Chef – deluxe hotel or resort
Preferred Location: Worldwide
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
16. Executive Sous Chef
This creative and skilled chef has a background in upscale properties – from prestigious restaurants to country clubs, resorts and casinos. He developed and honed his skills under the careful watch of a couple of master chefs and he has been lauded for the sensational food quality in his last restaurant. He now seeks a new challenge, is open to location and is available immediately.
Available: Immediately
Position: Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine – Deluxe hotel or Fine Restaurant
Preferred Location: able to relocate worldwide
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au
