One Bangkok : Senior Manager, Hospitality (Pre-Opening)
Job Summary
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Job Description
Pre-Opening Process:
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Assist in assessment and supervision of pre-opening program
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Collaborate with legal and finance & accounting team to review, negotiate, and finalize hotel management agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
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Coordinate with the legal department to support Power of Attorney requests and provide necessary company documentation.
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Work with legal and hotel teams to ensure smooth contracting processes for outsourced services.
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Collaborate with external affairs, PD, legal, and hotel operations teams to secure all necessary operating licenses and permits.
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Assist in reviewing pre-opening budgets, employee plans, sales and marketing strategies, and month-end financial reconciliations.
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Coordinate with hotel brands, procurement, and design to align on brand standards for mock-up room setup.
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Assist in reviewing and coordinating with procurement team, hotel operator to define OS&E needed for opening and place order. Additionally, work with the finance & accounting team to prepare payment and ensure items arrive on time.
Key Qualification
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Bachelor’s of Master’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related fields.
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At least 8 years of hospitality experience, specifically in hotel pre-openings.
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Strong legal background in negotiating Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) and contracts.
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Financial expertise in managing pre-opening budgets and month-end reconciliations.
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Licensing knowledge to secure all necessary operating permits and legal documents.
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Procurement skills to define, order, and manage OS&E delivery timelines.
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Brand management experience ensuring mock-up rooms meet brand standards.
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Strategic planning skills for sales, marketing, and employee manning plans.
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Project coordination across legal, finance, and hotel operations teams.
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Contract management for overseeing outsourced service providers.