Description:

The Boathouse Pulau Tioman [ http://www.hplboutiquecollection.com ], a part of the boutique collection by HPL Hotels & Resorts [ HPL Hotels & Resorts: Hotel Management Company - Official Site] is scheduled to open in 1^st quarter 2024 in Tioman Island’s west coast. Accessible by boat from Mersing or Tanjung Gemok that are on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the Boathouse is an idyllic oasis on a secluded beach to immerse in the rustic tranquillity of a wildlife reserve and marine park. If you wish to pursue a career within the boutique segment of the hospitality industry, join us to welcome guest experience local simplicity at its finest with 31 bungalows styled after the traditional Malay house, a beachfront bar, a restaurant, a swimming pool and a cozy venue for small meetings and events.

Reporting directly to the Resort Manager, you are responsible for pre-opening activities and thereafter for the effective leadership and management of the restaurant & bar to achieve planned departmental objectives and goals while maintaining brand and Resort standards for employee satisfaction, internal processes efficiency & effectiveness and guest satisfaction. You will lead subordinates to achieve these departmental objectives and goals whilst directly overseeing day-to-day operating activities.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in restaurant & bar demonstrating achievement of results and development of relevant competencies as well as a progressive career growth in one or more reputable hotel with a minimum of 2 years as Restaurant & Bar Manager or its equivalent with oversight of restaurants & bars. Exposure in meetings & events is preferred but not essential.
• A trade certificate, degree or diploma in hotel management or the equivalent education and experience.
• Hands-on-approach across all restaurant & bar disciplines including but not limited to training & development as well as performance management of subordinates.
• A leadership stature with the ability to gain immediate professional credibility through possessing: (a) the capability to proactively provide sound operating advice and proactively coach subordinates, (b) the ability to communicate and influence at all levels through clear, informed and logical argument and discussion, tempered by a sense of humour, when appropriate, and (c) the ability to build effective relationships and influence positive outcomes through possessing a progressive and participative management style.
• Strong inter-personal communication with a strong command of the English language both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with living and working in a remote island environment.

This position is restricted to Malaysian nationals and non-nationals with the current right to live and work in Malaysia.