About the role
Hilton is looking for a General Manager for Waldorf Astoria Hanoi, the brand’s hotel in Vietnam’s capital. The hotel will offer more than 1,000 sqm of event space and a Waldorf Astoria spa, and the listing asks for experience of opening hotels and launching a new product in a market.
You will lead the executive team, set commercial strategy with sales and marketing and keep the hotel ahead of its competitive set. You will also be responsible for the budget, brand standards and the relationship with the owner. The role suits a luxury city-hotel leader who can bring the Waldorf Astoria brand to life in Hanoi.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the executive team and build a culture of high standards
- Drive revenue and outperform the competitive set, working with sales and marketing
- Deliver a luxury guest experience in line with Waldorf Astoria’s brand pillars
- Manage budgets and forecasts, and protect quality and brand standards
- Act as the main contact for the hotel owner
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a luxury hotel General Manager in major Asia Pacific cities
- Experience opening hotels and launching a new product
- A record of strong commercial results against competitors
- Strong financial management, budgeting and planning skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder skills
About the employer
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand. Its story began in New York in 1893.
How to apply
Apply on the Hilton careers site. No closing date is given. No salary is published.
Listed by Asia Hotelier from Hilton’s careers site. Applications go directly to the employer.