Director of Operations

Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit is scheduled to open in 2025 following the rebranding of the Bangkok Windsor Hotel, located in the heart of the city’s Sukhumvit district, which will bring a unique timeless interpretation of Fairmont’s glorious legendary classic design, providing the most iconic and distinctive services together with an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Designed with “A Tasteful Touch of Elegance and Simplicity,” Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit will offer approximately 419 room keys and feature a variety of specialty restaurants & bars, a rooftop bar with a spectacular view of the skyscrapers in Bangkok’s CBD, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a spa and wellness center, and meeting facilities with a choice of room size and equipped with virtual meeting equipment to meet the demands of today’s customers, appealing to both overseas guests and Bangkok residents

Has responsibility for the overall operations of the Hotel’s Rooms and Food & Beverage Divisions including the development and performance management of employees. Oversee the financial aspects of the different hotel areas, optimizing profits while ensuring the highest level of service quality is provided to Hotel guests.  The Director of Operations also has responsibility for departmental meetings, supplier relations and overall maintenance of the hotel.

• Set, plan and direct the operational departments to achieve and overpass agreed goals of gross operating profit, Guest Satisfaction, Brand Consistency and Employee Engagement.
• Support the hotel’s annual budgeting process and adhere to Accor established guidelines.
• Assist in managing the hotel’s budget and ensuring that expenses incurred are within budget and in line with the Brand established guidelines.
• Lead and guide their reporting and management teams in driving the hotel to achieve its performance goals
• Be present to personally welcome key residents and patrons.
• Communicate in an effective and timely manner with ExCom and the General Manager on matters which require the attention of ExCom and the General Manager.

• Solid business / financial acumen with good understanding of luxury hotel operations
• Act as a role model in delivering elegant and understated service with sophistication
• Lead by example in building strong employee engagement
• Proven track record in leading a diverse culture of leaders and employees effectively
• Good communicator with fluency in English.  Ability to communicate in a local language where the hotel operates is desirable.
• Executive presence – self-assured exuding quiet confidence and humility
• Pre-opening experience highly adventageous
• Strong work experience in luxury segment and local market 
• Bachelor’s degree from reputable hotel schools preferred