Season’s Greetings and New Year Wishes from the partners at Manhattan Group

As we wrap up another remarkable year, we at Manhattan Group want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our clients and candidates around the world. 2024 has been an incredible year, one in which we've continued to solidify our position as a global leader in hospitality recruitment, filling an array of key roles in some of the most prestigious and unique properties around the world. From private island retreats in the Indian Ocean to luxurious resorts in Egypt, our reach has truly been international.

This year alone, Manhattan Group has proudly assisted top-tier properties, from a sprawling Chateau in the South of France to elegant historical and new build resorts in Cambodia; even iconic city hotels in destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, Melbourne, and Bahrain. The global expertise of our partners has been instrumental in placing a diverse range of talent, from Relief Head Chefs for island resorts to Interim Household and Estate Managers. We've also filled senior leadership roles such as General Managers for city hotels, boutique and expansive resorts, with room counts ranging from 40 to over 400. Let's not forget our specialized roles, including Sales and Marketing experts, PR professionals, and niche culinary talents, each of whom play a vital part in elevating the guest experience at luxury properties worldwide.

As we look back on the year, we are proud of the relationships we've built with both our clients and candidates, and we're excited about the partnerships we will continue to nurture into the future. At Manhattan Group, our success is driven by a commitment to excellence and an unwavering dedication to connecting the best talent with the most outstanding hospitality destinations. We’re deeply appreciative of your trust and collaboration in making 2024 a truly exceptional year.

As we approach 2025, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all of you, our valued clients, candidates, and partners. May the New Year bring you continued success, growth, and happiness. We look forward to another year of serving your recruitment needs, helping you build exceptional teams, and contributing to the ongoing success of the hospitality industry, globally.

Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year from all of us at Manhattan Group!

It is with pleasure that we present a selection of our

‘Candidates for 2025 '

Once again, we feature some outstanding senior talent, all of whom have each built successful career paths in some of the top establishments across the continents. Please do reach out to us should you feel that one (or more!) of these excellent candidates may be just what you are looking for in your company at present, we assure you that you will not be disappointed.

Managing Director / General Manager

Key Strengths: Hotel and Resort management, F&B operations, well versed in all aspects of hotel divisions from Finance, HR, S&M, Rooms, F&B to Engineering. 

Preferred Location: Asia, but will consider worldwide

Previous Experience: New Zealand, Vietnam, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Oman, Hong Kong, Australia

Technical Versatility: This experienced hospitality professional began his career in F&B as Restaurant Manager, working his way up to Director of F&B with recognised Asia based chains. Now with over 10 years’ experience as General Manager and Managing Director for international hotels and resorts.  Extensive experience in luxury properties including Rosewood, Langham and Shangri-La. 

Salary Expectations USD 120,000 – 132,000 annually

Availability: Available at short notice

Family Status: Married

Director of Sales & Marketing / Commercial Director

Key Strengths: Revenue Management, analytical mind, sales and distribution, pre-opening, rebranding, E-Commerce

Preferred Location: Southeast Asia

Previous Experience: Singapore, China, Taiwan

Technical Versatility: extensive experience in Luxury markets including Mandarin Oriental, Shangri La and Sheraton (Starwood). A very well-spoken analytical thinking gentleman with great experience; original experience in Revenue management, through a Sheraton one year training program, quickly expanding his career through revenue management to Director of Sales - Shangri La & Movenpick. Took his career as a commercial leader into luxury properties, leading team sizes of between 16 to 40 people.

Salary Expectations: US$108,000 annually

Availability: One month

Family Status: Married

Hospitality Consultant/ Training Manager / Operations Manager

Key Strengths:   Initiative taker, passionate, determined and goal driven dynamic professional

Preferred Location: Africa, Middle East

Previous Experience:   Africa, USA

Technical Versatility:   This lady is totally focused on the property’s success and is very much hands-on, leading her teams from the front. She has strong leadership, interpersonal and guest contact skills and is a self-starter who gets the job done. With a strong F&B background gained at some of Africa’s leading Hotels and Resorts, she is equally at home working at large 200+ room venues as well as at luxury boutique operations. She is also highly qualified in human resources and training and has been successful working in some of the most challenging environments on the continent, earning an enviable reputation as a turnaround specialist. She has been involved in pre-openings as well as DE flagging and RE flagging for well-known brands, and she is someone who always ensures that guest expectations are exceeded even in the most trying of circumstances.

Salary Expectations: US$60,000 net Annually

Availability: Short notice

Family Status: Travels on single status

General Manager / Director of Operations (Male)

Key Strengths: well versed with working directly with very high net worth clients including Royalty. Cultural adaptability, attention to detail, on the floor leadership and a recognised expert in modern butler performance and training.

Preferred Location: Worldwide

Previous Experience: Macau, France, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA

Technical Versatility: This British gentleman comes from a very strong background in hospitality, from House Manager to personal Butler to Royal families. 

His career has now developed to holding positions as resort General Manager and Corporate Director of Butlers for a world-renowned Hotel/Casino operator. He has a fine eye for detail and going above and beyond guest experiences, advanced knowledge on etiquette and protocol, enjoys guest contact, very suited to working in both resort and urban locations, with a personality to work with the most demanding of customers. Very comfortable in 5-star product, with experiences working for Royal households, international dignitaries and celebrities. 

Salary Expectations: USD 90,000 – 120,000 Annually depending on location

Availability: Available early 2025

Family Status: Married (can travel Single)

Managing Director / General Manager

Key Strengths: Hotel and Resort management, F&B operations, well versed in all aspects of hotel divisions from Finance, HR, S&M, Rooms, F&B to Engineering. 

Preferred Location: Asia, but will consider worldwide

Previous Experience: New Zealand, Vietnam, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Oman, Hong Kong, Australia

Technical Versatility: This experienced hospitality professional began his career in F&B as Restaurant Manager, working his way up to Director of F&B with recognised Asia based chains. Now with over 10 years’ experience as General Manager and Managing Director for international hotels and resorts.  Extensive experience in luxury properties including Rosewood, Langham and Shangri-La. 

Salary Expectations USD 120,000 – 132,000 Annually

Availability: Available at short notice

Family Status: Married