Hotel Manager - Fairfield by Marriott Kota Kinabalu
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Hotel Description
Fairfield by Marriott Kota Kinabalu is a newly built, 12-storey standalone hotel featuring 281 guest rooms. Strategically located on Sutera Avenue in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the property offers excellent accessibility via Jalan Coastal Road, just a 15‑minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The hotel is surrounded by key demand generators such as Imago Mall, Jesselton Mall, and the Sabah International Convention Centre, making it well‑positioned to serve both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is expected to open in mid‑2026. Facilities will include a breakfast room, meeting room, swimming pool, exercise room, and a 24 / 7 retail counter integrated with the front desk.
Job Summary
Functions as the strategic business leader of property operations and acts as General Manager in his / her absence. Areas of responsibility include Front Office, Retail / Gift Shops, Recreation / Fitness Center, Housekeeping, Security / Loss Prevention, Engineering / Maintenance, Food and Beverage / Culinary and Event Management, where applicable. The position works with direct reports (Executive Committee members and department heads) to develop and implement the operations strategy and ensure implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position ensures operations meet the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing revenues and maximizes financial performance. As a member of the Executive Committee, develops and implements property‑wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate for this role will have prior experience as a Hotel Manager in Malaysia, preferably with pre‑opening experience within the Marriott portfolio. Candidate is required to be proficient in local language.
Education And Experience
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Profitability and Departmental Budgets
Managing Property Operations
Leading Property Operations Teams
Managing and Conducting Human Resources Activities
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Fairfield by Marriott guarantees a beautifully simple stay wherever you travel, with over 1,000 locations worldwide. Our Marriott family farm heritage inspires a calming, reliable experience characterized by warm hospitality, all at a great value. As a member of our team, you’ll deliver on the Fairfield Guarantee — our commitment that every guest leaves the hotel satisfied. At Fairfield, we invite you to explore career opportunities that hold our hotels and the service we provide to the highest standard. In joining Fairfield by Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitality
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