Talent Showcase – August week 1 – 2010

E-News Bulletin 67

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 – 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: September/October
Position: Corporate role – Vice President, Operations, Development
Preferred Location: SE Asia or Middle East
Contact: Tim Johns -  tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au

 
2. Corporate Director Human Resources
He is a highly accomplished Human Resources professional currently working for one of the finest resort hotels in addition to his corporate advisory role for the hotel management group. He has implemented a number of innovative approaches to Talent management through integrated HR systems. A highly talented individual with a forward looking approach to Human Resources he also conducts supervisory and management development workshops, Service Quality audits and implements environment management systems. His professional background is supported by outstanding academic qualifications that include an MBA; he also speaks English and French fluently.
Available: Immediately
Position: Corporate Director Human Resources
Preferred Location: Singapore, Malaysia, Middle East, Indian Ocean.
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au

 
3. General Manager or Regional/Area/ Group General Manager
This candidate has a solid and proven work record and for many years 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

 
4. 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

 
5. General Manager/Resident Manager
With a background in 5 star deluxe boutique resorts this polished hotelier speaks 5 languages and has a background in Finance and Food and Beverage. He has worked in Europe, the Caribbean and Island locations at department head and General Manager level, and now seeks an opportunity to continue his development in a similar role in an upmarket boutique property or perhaps Resident Manager in a larger resort.
Available: Immediately
Position: Hotel Manager, Resident Manager, General Manager.
Preferred Location: Worldwide
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitlitybiz.com.au

 
6. Director of F&B – EAM i/c F&B
He has been for many years 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

 
7. Director of Rooms
This exceptional Rooms Division professional has worked in some of the finest hotels in Europe. He has progressed steadily, but not too rapidly, so is able to really appreciate the needs and demands of true luxury hotels and their guests.  He is a hands on manager with outstanding leadership and management ability – skilled in the motivation and guidance of teams to meet exacting standards of guest service. This guy has it all….
Available: September
Position: Director of Rooms – large/deluxe property
Preferred Location: Asia, Middle East, Oceania
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au

 
8. 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

 
9. Executive Housekeeper
This vastly experienced European Housekeeper exemplifies all the traditional skills and values one would expect in a true professional. Her background and training was in Europe and she has subsequently held senior Executive Housekeeper roles in deluxe hotels from exclusive resorts to large 5 star properties across Asia, Africa, Middle East and the Caribbean. A strong leader and manager renowned for her ability and attention to detail, who has both pre-opening and corporate level experience – a huge asset to any team.
Available: August/September
Position: Executive Housekeeper
Preferred Location: SE Asia, Middle East, Pacific/Indian Ocean Islands
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au

 
10. Spa Director
This passionate Spa Director has a wealth of experience in the operation, management and renewal of quality Spas and Spa destinations. With more than 10 years in senior roles – both for individual properties and also on a Corporate/Cluster level – he has a thorough understanding of what makes these businesses successful. He fully understands a wide variety of treatments and has the financial and marketing acumen to make them profitable.
Available: September/October
Position: Spa Director, Individual Spa or Cluster/Corporate/Regional role
Preferred Location: Asia, Middle East, Islands, Africa
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au 

 
Culinary Professionals

 
11. Executive Chef
This highly talented European Chef trained in Germany, Holland and the UK working in quality Hotels and fine Restaurants. He then joined a well known deluxe chain and rapidly climbed the culinary ladder progressing and learning each time he was moved. He has great knowledge of both exclusive deluxe resorts and large corporate city properties and is known for his creativity and versatility together with the ability to build quality teams and achieve superb standards.
Available: Immediately
Position: Executive Chef – Deluxe Hotel or Resort – large or boutique
Preferred Location: Asia, Middle East, Oceania
Contact: Tim Johns – tim@hospitalitybiz.com.au

 
12. Executive Chef
This individual is a certified Master Chef with more than 20 years experience at an international level. Previous experiences include openings in the UAE and Egypt and prior to that in one of the finest German hotels.He is a solid culinary professional with outstanding managerial skills, excellent people and team leader. The candidate comes highly recommended from previous employers in particular for his work ethics and quality of work. Excellent candidate for an opening of a luxury hotel.
Available: Immediately
Position: Executive Chef – Deluxe Hotel or Resort – large or boutique
Preferred Location: South East Asia, Middle East
Contact: Karl Faux – karl@hospitalitybiz.com.au  
 
13. 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