Assistant Manager, Corporate Operations

About the role

The Assistant Manager, Corporate Operations supports and manages corporate operations initiatives across the hospitality portfolio, working with Property Heads and other departments on property pre-openings and takeovers, operational standards, capital expenditure planning, corporate projects and management reporting. The role builds practical, portfolio-wide frameworks that improve consistency, efficiency, guest experience and operational effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

• Manage pre-opening and takeover workstreams from planning through opening and post-opening stabilisation, including readiness plans, timelines, trackers and deliverables
• Monitor progress, flag gaps, dependencies and risks, escalate material issues and support post-opening reviews
• Help develop portfolio-wide operational standards and guidelines, including guestrooms, public areas, furniture and fixtures, amenities, facilities, parking and recurring services
• Support annual capital expenditure planning by coordinating operational requirements, assessing priorities and tracking approved initiatives
• Prepare corporate memos, approval papers, management submissions and business papers, and follow up on approved actions

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Business Administration or a related discipline
• Experience in hotel operations, corporate operations, project management, pre-opening or property takeover; direct pre-opening/takeover experience is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate stakeholders and drive deliverables through
• Good commercial awareness and strong written and verbal communication skills