Executive Assistant Manager

Job No: STAM2025301183
Location: Melbourne

Executive Assistant Manager

Join the Executive Team at Stamford Plaza Melbourne as our Executive Assistant Manager

About Stamford Hotels and Resorts

Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia.

The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.

At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.

About the role

A unique opportunity has arisen to join the iconic Stamford Plaza Melbourne as an Executive Assistant Manager, reporting to the General Manager.

A professional business leader is required to oversee the daily operational demands, as an Executive Assistant Manager you are expected to have practical hard skills, which include, marketing and social media fundamentals, front of house exposure, booking keeping, revenue management, food/beverage and event management capabilities.

The successful applicant comes equipped with exceptional communication skills, to clearly and strategically lead our diverse team, be of an analytical, results driven mind set, to meet and exceed our strategic operational goals.

Core requirements of your role

Be a true people person, capable of fostering genuine guest experiences with a warm welcome, ensure staff are attentive to guests’ needs and wishes and recognise opportunities to optimise and exceed the guest experience.

Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and quality across all properties
Monitor and improve guest satisfaction levels through effective management and problem-solving
Timely and effectively troubleshoot any issues arising in Hotel operations
Monitor and motivate staff with constructive communication in a positive work environment and a shared vision of targets and career progression
In conjunction with departmental manager evaluate staff performance and implement annual KPI’s
Plan, implement and manage overall daily operations under the instruction of the General Manager
Ensuring inquiries are dealt with in a timely manner and a customer-oriented response is issued
Assist to develop accurate budget forecast and seek approval from management. Track budget utilisation and variances.
Closely monitor hotel operations and ensure full compliance with WHS, Food Safety regulations, state and national legislative requirements

About you

The successful candidate should have 3+ years’ proven experience as an Executive Assistant Manager or similar role in a 5-star hotel and hold a Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management, or similar.

Hands on experience in Rooms Division and or Food & Beverage
Proven ability to motivate and manage staff
Advanced working knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
Ability to stay calm under pressure situations
Exception time management skills and be culturally aware
Full working rights in Australia

Culture and Benefits

A highly competitive salary
Discounted meals and beverages
Supplied meals during allocated shifts
Employee Assistance Program
Complimentary onsite dry cleaning
Career growth opportunities
Complimentary onsite car parking

This is a full-time placement, operationally driven hours with occasional evening and weekend work

How to Apply

If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity. Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview, and we will be conducting interviews concurrently with the live ad.

No recruitment agencies please.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law.