Total 6 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Bukit Mertajam

Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures.

Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen.

Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards.

Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering.

Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen.

Ensure food is stored, prepare and presented in a safe and hygiene manner.

Maintain strong relationships with key clients and wholesale buyers.

Willingness to work night shift and split shift.

Willingness to work extra hours or weekend if needed.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance is responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity, stability and performance of COMO Hotels and Resorts. The role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, drives financial planning and analysis, strengthens internal controls, oversees treasury and cash flow management, and partners with hotel operations to improve profitability and business performance.

Working closely with Property Financial Controllers/Director of Finance, General Managers and Corporate Leadership, the Director of Finance provides strategic financial guidance and operational support to achieve the Group’s financial objectives. The position acts as a deputy to the Vice President Finance on key financial and operational matters, supports hotel openings and corporate initiatives, and drives finance process improvements to promote consistency, compliance and operational excellence across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting, Accounting & Consolidation

• Oversee the preparation, review and consolidation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for all properties, subsidiaries and corporate entities.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS, company policies, statutory requirements and regulatory standards.

• Review monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and financial performance reports.

• Analyse financial results and provide meaningful commentary on key business drivers, risks, opportunities and performance trends.

• Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations for the Vice President Finance, Executive Committee, Board and ownership.

• Ensure proper maintenance, safeguarding and retention of accounting records and financial information.

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all properties and corporate functions.

• Coordinate operating budgets, capital expenditure budgets, long-range plans and rolling forecasts.

• Review monthly forecasts and provide recommendations to improve forecast accuracy and financial performance.

• Conduct financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case evaluations to support strategic decisions.

• Monitor budget performance and ensure timely identification and resolution of material variances.

• Assist the Vice President Finance in preparing consolidated Group operating and capital budgets with commentary and performance reviews.

3. Operational Finance & Business Partnership

• Partner with hotel operations teams to improve financial and operational performance.

• Analyse key hospitality performance indicators including RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy, GOP and EBITDA.

• Support operational decision-making through financial analysis and commercial insights.

• Conduct periodic reviews of property financial performance, operational effectiveness and compliance with Group standards.

• Provide finance expertise, coaching and guidance to hotel finance teams, corporate finance team and department heads.

4. Treasury, Cashflow & Working Capital Management

• Oversee Group cashflow planning, liquidity management and funding requirements.

• Monitor working capital performance and optimise cash utilisation across the portfolio.

• Review property cashflow forecasts and funding needs.

• Ensure timely collection of receivables, including management fees and reimbursable expenses, and effective management of payables.

• Support banking relationships, financing arrangements and covenant compliance.

• Identify financial risks and escalate significant issues to senior management.

5. Internal Controls, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure implementation and consistent application of Group Finance Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and governance standards.

• Maintain robust internal control frameworks to safeguard Group assets and financial integrity.

• Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, tax and audit requirements across all jurisdictions.

• Review corporate tax computations and tax filings and coordinate responses to tax authorities.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

• Review and strengthen finance processes, systems and controls to enhance efficiency and mitigate risk.

• Liaise with overseas advisors, agents and auditors to ensure local and overseas statutory compliance.

6. Capital Expenditure, Asset Management & Hotel Openings

• Review and evaluate capital expenditure proposals, investment business cases and asset enhancement projects.

• Ensure compliance with approved capital approval processes and investment policies.

• Monitor capital expenditure against approved budgets.

• Support pre-opening hotels and ensure compliance with Hotel Management Agreements, local regulations, USALI requirements and brand standards.

• Verify that pre-opening requirements are fulfilled, including permits, licences, insurance coverage, bank account set-up, settlement of pre-opening costs and funding of operating accounts.

• Monitor compliance with FF&E reserve and owner-related financial obligations where applicable.

7. Leadership, Team Development & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach and develop the corporate finance team and support development of property finance leaders.

• Foster collaboration, accountability, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Build strong working relationships with operational and corporate stakeholders.

• Promote a positive, high-performance culture with strong colleague engagement.

• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback and support career development plans.

8. Strategic Projects & Corporate Support

• Lead or participate in finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvement projects.

• Support hotel openings, management agreements, due diligence reviews, ownership reporting and business development initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Vice President Finance and operational leadership.

• Serve as delegate to the Vice President Finance during periods of absence.

• Perform any additional duties reasonably assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

Education& Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.

• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.

• CFA qualification would be an advantage.

Experience

•       Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience.

•       At least 8 years within hospitality finance, including significant exposure to hotel operations.

•       Experience in a multi-property, regional or corporate hospitality finance environment.

•       Previous experience as Director of Finance, Cluster Director of Finance, Senior Finance Manager or equivalent leadership role preferred.

•       Experience supporting luxury hotel or resort operations is highly desirable.

•       Experience managing multi-country entities, statutory compliance and corporate reporting.

Technical Competencies

•       Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); knowledge of USALI preferred.

•       Strong expertise in budgeting,forecasting, treasury, internal controls and financial analysis.

•       Proficiency in Microsoft Excel,PowerPoint and Word.

•       Experience with SunSystems, Workday, Power BI or equivalent finance systems is advantageous.

•       Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

•       Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced international environment.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Assistant Director of Catering to support the overall catering sales strategy and drive revenue growth for the hotel. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and securing corporate, MICE, wedding, and social event business while assisting in leading the catering sales team to achieve departmental objectives. This role requires strong sales acumen, leadership capabilities, and excellent client relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Revenue Generation

• Drive catering sales revenue through proactive solicitation of corporate, MICE, wedding, and social event business.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve departmental revenue targets.
• Conduct sales calls, client meetings, presentations, and hotel site inspections.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, event planners, and corporate partners.
• Negotiate contracts and close business opportunities effectively.
• Collaborate closely with Banquet Operations and other departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify business opportunities and maintain competitiveness.

Leadership & Team Management

• Support the Director of Sales in managing the daily operations of the catering sales department.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the catering sales team to achieve KPIs and revenue goals.
• Provide guidance and support to team members in handling client enquiries, negotiations, and event coordination.
• Foster a positive and high-performing team environment.

Administrative & Reporting

• Prepare sales forecasts, monthly reports, and revenue analysis.
• Maintain accurate account and booking records in Delphi, Opera, or relevant sales systems.
• Assist in annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic sales planning.
• Ensure all contracts, proposals, and event documentation are properly managed and updated.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of relevant hotel catering or event sales experience in Singapore.
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MICE, weddings, and banquet operations.
• Proven track record in achieving sales targets and managing key accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and hotel sales systems such as Delphi and Opera.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays when required.

Job Description:

· Prepare and cook food

· Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained

· Ensure good kitchen hygiene and housekeeping duties

· Maintain regular cleaning for all kitchen areas and equipment

· Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness.

· Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations.

· Reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives.

· Hiring and training kitchen staff, such as cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers.

· Performing administrative tasks, taking stock of food and equipment supplies, and doing purchase orders.

· Setting and monitoring performance standards for staff.

· Obtaining feedback on food and service quality, and handling customer problems and complaints.

Job Requirements:

· 5-10 years of experience in F&B industry.

· Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices.

· Proficient knowledge of human resources management.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Ability to meet deadlines.

· Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on public holidays.

JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Director IT will lead all information technology strategy, operations, and innovation for a dynamic food & beverage group comprising several independent restaurants, gourmet fine food and wine retail outlets, and food services distribution business (with integrated cold chain logistics, distribution and meat manufacturing facility and operations). This role is responsible for ensuring seamless technology integration, system reliability, data security, and operational efficiency across diverse business units, supporting both customer-facing and back-of-house operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Planning

· Develop and execute a comprehensive IT roadmap in consultation with BU Head and VP – Group Technology that is aligned with the group’s business goals, supporting restaurants, specialty food & grocery retail and e-commerce, food services logistics & distribution, and manufacturing operations.

· Evaluate emerging technologies and implement solutions that can drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and business growth.

· Serve as the primary IT advisor to executive leadership, collaborating on technology-driven business initiatives and innovation.

Technology Infrastructure & Operations

· Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of all IT systems, including POS, ERP, E-commerce platforms, inventory and warehouse management, scheduling, and manufacturing control systems.

· Ensure seamless integration and data flow between restaurants, retail, e-commerce, CRM, inventory and logistics, and manufacturing platforms, enabling real-time reporting and centralized management.

· Lead and support all digital revenue driving projects / initiatives for the business such as e-commerce, online reservation, customer interaction tools etc.

· Lead the standardization of hardware and software across all locations to ensure consistency, reliability, ease of support and business scalability.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

· Develop and enhance cybersecurity infrastructure and measures, enforce IT security policies, ensuring the protection of sensitive customer, business, and production data.

· Oversee compliance with relevant food safety, privacy, and industry regulations across all technology platforms.

· Manage disaster recovery, data backup, and business continuity planning for all business units.

Team Leadership & Support

· Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Oversee IT support for all locations, ensuring prompt issue resolution and minimal downtime for critical systems.

· Develop and deliver training programs for staff on new technologies and digital best practices.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

· Manage relationships with technology vendors, negotiating contracts and overseeing service delivery for hardware, software, and cloud services.

· Collaborate closely with restaurant managers, retail leaders, food services department heads and manufacturing managers to understand operational needs and deliver tailored IT solutions.

Budgeting & Financial Management

· Prepare and manage the IT department budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments and ongoing expense control.

· Present IT proposals, project ROI analyses, and progress reports to executive stakeholders.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

o Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

o Minimum 10 years experience in IT leadership within the hospitality, restaurant, or food manufacturing sectors, ideally supporting multi-unit operations

o Strong knowledge of restaurant POS, ERP, inventory, and manufacturing systems, with experience in system integration across business units.

o Strong knowledge of robotics and automation systems, particularly in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics environments, to optimize workflows and manpower efficiencies

o Familiarity with IoT and data analytics platforms, enabling digital transformation across restaurants, retail, e-commerce and supply chain business channels

o Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and IT policy development.

o Experience managing IT teams, vendors, and large-scale technology projects.

o Strong collaborator and change agent with excellent communication, collaboration, project management and stakeholder management skills to lead smooth adoption of new and emerging technologies including AI and robotic solutions in cross-functional projects.

o Flexible, results oriented and resilient in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and manage competing priorities.

o Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at an operational level

JOB TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW & EXPERIENCE

o Cloud Computing : AWS and Azure.

o Cybersecurity : Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Sophos, Zscaler and VPN.

o Infrastructure : Fortinet, Cisco or Juniper.

o Network Architecture : ClearPass

o ERP Systems : Infor M3, Oracle Netsuite, MS Business Central to D365 or SAP.

o POS Systems : Octopus POS, InfraSys, Oracle Simphony or Shopify.

o Ecommerce : Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress or Squarespace.

o Customer data platform: BigQuery, Tealium, Segment, Salesforce or Adobe.

o Marketing automation : Braze, Klaviyo, Dot digital, Salesforce, Emarsys

Responsible for food preparation and cooking to standard operating procedures.

Ensure smooth operations and allocation of duties within the kitchen.

Ensure that all orders are fulfilled in a timely manner and to expected standards.

Attend to kitchen-related duties stock- checking and inventory and ordering.

Ensure good hygiene and housekeeping standards within the kitchen.

Ensure food is stored, prepare and presented in a safe and hygiene manner.

Maintain strong relationships with key clients and wholesale buyers.

Willingness to work night shift and split shift.

Willingness to work extra hours or weekend if needed.