TOP CANDIDATES - Asia Pacific

We work with exceptional hospitality professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, leaders who know how to build teams, grow brands and deliver outstanding guest experiences. 

Below is a snapshot of some of our standout talents currently available within our Asia-Pacific network.

To find more about these great candidates or talk about your recruitment needs across your operations, get in touch with Sharlene King : sharlene@corecruitment.com  or Taila Paraone : taila@corecruitment.com | +64-22-515-1408

Below is a selection of some of our standout talents currently available within our Asia-Pacific network

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🔵 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

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HEAD OF F&B

Open to location

• Seasoned global hospitality leader with over 25 years’ experience across luxury hotels, resorts, and casinos in Australia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, Macau, London, Canada, and the Philippines with leading brands such as InterContinental, Shangri-La, Hyatt, and Wynn Resorts.
• Proven expertise in large-scale pre-openings and F&B concept development, leading launches for major integrated properties
• Strategic and performance-driven operator, recognized for driving multi-year revenue growth, developing Food Safety Programs, achieving Forbes Five-Star ratings, and earning regional F&B awards.
• Inspirational team leader and mentor, managing multicultural teams of 600+ across 14–18 outlets, fostering a culture of excellence, and enhancing VIP guest experiences through innovation and service quality.

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EVENTS MANAGER

Sydney, Australia 

• Experienced Events and Operations Manager with 9+ years in hospitality and 5+ years in event management, currently delivering premium corporate and social events for one of Sydney’s leading hospitality groups
• Proven end-to-end event delivery expertise, successfully managing 350+ events of up to 1,500 guests for clients including Deloitte, Louis Vuitton, TikTok, KPMG, and Goldman Sachs, with demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth and client retention.
• Operationally strong and commercially astute, experienced in budgeting, forecasting, stock control, compliance, and SOP development, while maintaining seamless coordination across multiple venues and large teams.
• Highly organised and client-focused professional, recognised for exceptional attention to detail, staff development, and delivering seamless, memorable events from planning through to execution.

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GENERAL MANAGER, Bar & Restaurants

Australia – all locations

• British citizen, relocating
• Accomplished hospitality leader with over a decade of management experience across Manchester and London, excelling in pre-openings, multi-site operations, and large-scale team leadership.
• Proven success in driving commercial performance — including a 40% profit increase and top-tier sales rankings within global hospitality groups such as Hilton and Soho House.
• Strong record in people development, having led and trained teams of up to 200 staff while improving retention, service scores, and guest satisfaction metrics across multiple venues.
• Recognised for operational excellence, strategic planning, and revenue growth, with an award-winning management track record and a sharp eye for brand representation and guest experience.
• Currently looking to relocate to Australia to be closer to family

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RESTAURANT MANAGER – AUD $80,000-90,000

Australia & New Zealand 

• Senior hospitality leader with 12+ years in London’s premium dining scene, supporting a £5M+ annual revenue operation with 100+ staff across front of house, bar, and guest relations.
• Proven ability to manage 200–300 covers per night in high-volume, luxury environments, maintaining exceptional service standards and guest satisfaction across fast-paced, experience-led venues.
• Delivered measurable improvements in team engagement and retention, reducing supervisory turnover by 20% through targeted leadership coaching, succession planning, and training initiatives.
• Looking to relocate to Australia or New Zealand

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GENERAL MANAGER – AUD $140.000 – 160,000

Open to all locations

• Immediately Available
• Hospitality professional with 10+ years experience across varied hotel operations including working in remote areas, multi property and operations that include camping, motels to high end/five star
• Previous GM of a 26-acre resort with 161 cabins, 300+ caravan sites, full-service restaurant, bar, function centre and gaming, leading 6 HODs and 80-100 staff over peak seasons.
• He is particularly strong in culture reset work, preventative maintenance, guest experience uplift, and capex/project delivery, with a track record of restoring underperforming assets and improving both profitability and guest/NPS scores
• Currently finishing up his role and therefore is available ASAP and is open to all locations

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RESTAURANT MANAGER – $90,000-95,000

Melbourne, Australia 

• Over 7 years of hands-on restaurant management experience, leading teams of around 15 staff and looking after $55K+ in weekly revenue while keeping service smooth and guests happy.
• Known for lifting guest satisfaction and repeat visits by fine-tuning service standards, responding quickly to feedback, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Big on collaboration — worked closely with chefs to design seasonal menus and built a wine list of 100+ labels, helping boost average spend and guest engagement.
• Strong focus on efficiency and team culture, cutting down costs, reducing turnover, and consistently hitting (and beating) sales goals across different venues.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – $100,000 base

Sydney, Australia 

• Experienced sales professional with a strong track record of hitting and smashing targets, consistently driving revenue growth and building long-term client partnerships across multiple sectors.
• Skilled in new business acquisition and key account management, having grown company revenue by 30% over three years and secured several high-value contracts through strategic relationship building.
• Confident communicator who thrives on pitching, negotiating, and closing deals, both face-to-face and online, using tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive to keep pipelines active and organised.
• Known for a competitive yet people-first approach, whether it’s winning back clients from competitors, exceeding targets by up to 300%, or mentoring teams to improve sales processes and performance.

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R&D CHEF, Michelin Star Experience – AUD $120,000-150,000

Australia 

• Currently in London, moving back to Australia
• Michelin award-winning head chef with 20+ years’ experience: gained 1 Michelin star within one year working for one restaurant and retained 1 Michelin star across two restaurants
• Proven ability to design and implement production systems, food-cost controls and supplier relationships, consistently achieving strong gross profit and scalable operations in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leader and team builder, experienced in pre-opening, launch operations and training, with a track record of mentoring kitchen teams that progress into senior roles across top hospitality groups.
• International background with experience across London, Melbourne, Paris and New York stages at world-renowned restaurants, bringing a creative, detail-driven approach grounded in quality, safety and compliance.
• Originally from Melbourne, this candidate is looking to relocate back to Australia imminently and is open to all locations
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• GENERAL MANAGER, Bars/Pubs – AUD $80,000 – $90,000
• Currently in the UK. Looking to relocate to Aus (within 3 months)
• Accomplished hospitality leader with 17 years of experience managing high-volume bars, pubs, and nightclubs, overseeing teams of up to 50 staff and annual turnovers exceeding £3 million.
• Proven record of driving growth, achieving sales uplifts of up to 30% within months, and consistently surpassing profit forecasts across multiple venues.
• Expertise in operational strategy, cost control, and marketing initiatives that increase customer engagement and deliver sustained revenue gains.
• Known for transforming underperforming sites into top performers through staff development, innovative programming, and data-driven business decisions.

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GENERAL MANAGER, Global Attractions – NZ $150,000

New Zealand

• Dynamic executive leader with extensive global experience in tourism and attractions, known for delivering multi-site operational excellence and record commercial growth across Asia, North America, and Oceania.
• Proven ability to build high-performing, culturally diverse teams through values-led leadership, strong engagement, and mentoring that drives both guest satisfaction and business results.
• Skilled in developing and launching large-scale attractions and innovative products, combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery through all stages of concept, construction, and operation.
• Track record of exceeding revenue and EBITDA targets through data-informed strategy, disciplined financial management, and adaptive response to changing market conditions.
• Recognized for visionary leadership that integrates guest experience innovation, cultural fluency, and long-term sustainability to create meaningful and scalable brand impact.

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BEVERAGE MANAGER – AUD $90,000

Any location in Australia

• British Passport
• Senior multi-site Head of Bars, managed operations across multiple venues, overseeing a team of 30+ and directly leading four bar managers while collaborating with directors on beverage strategy and standards.
• Expert in bar sales analytics and P&L, responsible for £90,000 weekly revenue across sites; built supplier partnerships, secured £100,000 credit lines, managed £1 million in stock, and executed new menu launches and event programming such as masterclasses and seasonal offerings.
• Proven senior leader in staff development, having reconstructed underperforming bar teams, delivered in-depth training on cocktails, spirits, and service, implemented ordering systems, and introduced compliance checklists at both single-site and area management levels.
• Deep hands-on knowledge of product curation (cocktails, wines, spirits, rum, and sake), hospitality leadership, and customer experience innovation, leveraging experience from boutique to high-volume bars and working with international beverage suppliers and brand partners.
• British Passport and open to all locations in Australia

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HOSPITALITY & CULINARY OPERATIONS LEADER – NZD $140,000

Auckland, New Zealand 

• 20+ years’ experience across fine dining, multi-venue operations, and boutique/luxury hospitality environments.
• Proven pre-opening and concept development expertise, including launching multi-site hospitality hubs and repositioning existing assets.
• Strong operational leadership across restaurants, accommodation, events, and retail, with full ownership of P&L, budgeting, and cost control.
• Hands-on leader with a track record of building, training, and retaining high-performing teams (40+ staff) and driving strong workplace culture.
• Turnaround and relaunch experience, successfully revitalising venues post-crisis and enhancing performance and guest engagement.
• Culinary pedigree with Michelin-star training, combined with commercial business acumen and entrepreneurial experience as a multi-site owner/operator.
• Guest experience and brand focus, delivering innovative concepts, service excellence, and strong collaboration with marketing teams.
• Sustainability-driven approach, including supplier partnerships and achieving recognised environmental certifications.

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GENERAL MANAGER – AUD $130,000

London (globally mobile) – Interested in Australia 

• Award-winning bar leader with 15+ years’ international experience across premium, high-volume and luxury hospitality environments.
• General Manager / Head of Bars level operator with full P&L ownership, leading large teams (30+) and driving strong commercial performance.
• Proven openings and concept specialist, delivering high-profile venue launches, innovative cocktail menus, and brand-led experiences.
• Strong track record in revenue growth, cost control, and guest experience optimisation, including award-winning beverage programmes.
• Hands-on, culture-driven leader with group-level impact, known for developing high-performing teams and elevating service standards across multiple venues.

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HR ADVISOR

Sydney, Australia 

• HR professional with 4+ years’ experience in HR administration, payroll coordination, and recruitment support across non-profit and corporate environments.
• Responsible for HRIS ownership, payroll coordination with external providers, employee records management, and reporting on budgets,
• Strong exposure to HR operations and compliance, including sick leave tracking, reintegration support, and maintaining accurate personnel documentation.
• Additional leadership experience as Assistant Manager in corporate travel, responsible for team performance management, budgeting, and client reporting.
• Bachelor of Economics (Tourism & Recreation Management) with additional Post-Bachelor qualification in HRM, focusing on strategic HR policy, labour law, and HR analytics.

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EXECUTIVE COOAustralia (globally mobile)

• Senior tourism, hospitality, and entertainment executive with 30+ years of leadership experience across major Australian leisure and theme park operations.
• Former Chief Operating Officer, overseeing a $500M+ leisure portfolio and 3,000+ employees.
• Proven track record in strategic transformation, operational performance, revenue growth, and customer experience innovation.
• Strong experience in crisis leadership, government engagement, brand partnerships, and large-scale capital projects.

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EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER PEOPLE & CULTURE Australia (globally mobile)

• Extensive experience leading enterprise HR strategy in complex, highly regulated environments.
• Currently responsible for national workforce strategy, remuneration, payroll governance and HR systems transformation for large-scale remote operations. Previously Executive General Manager People & Safety, leading organisational transformation and M&A integration.
• Strong commercial judgement, executive advisory capability and delivering workforce transformation aligned to business growth.
• Senior Executive MBA

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS / HOTEL MANAGER 

Sydney, Australia (globally mobile)

• Second-in-command of a five-star luxury hotel, overseeing full Rooms and Food & Beverage operations, acting as principal liaison to ownership and brand during COVID shutdown, restructuring, and phased reopening. Maintained 92% NPS through restricted trading conditions.
• Flagship luxury pedigree across globally recognised assets including Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai and Park Hyatt Sydney, leading ultra-premium guest experience platforms and VIP operations within highly scrutinised international markets.
• General Manager with full P&L accountability for $35M+ operational revenue and $46M annual asset sales within branded residential environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving service culture, operational governance, and commercial performance.
• Regional Director of Sales overseeing a $480M portfolio, embedding revenue discipline, performance dashboards, and executive accountability frameworks across 27 assets.
• Taskforce Commercial & Integration Lead for national acquisitions, directing operational uplift, brand alignment across 46+ newly integrated residences.
• Executive leader of a $150M hospitality and resident experience transformation strategy across 146 sites, delivering enterprise-wide service model redesign and change management.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (Rooms / F&B) 

Sydney, Australia (globally mobile) 

• Senior hospitality and healthcare operations leader with extensive experience across luxury hotels and large-scale residential aged care portfolios in Australia and internationally.
• Leads enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including a $150M hospitality and resident experience program across 146 residences and the integration and performance uplift of newly acquired national portfolios.
• Led the Fairmont Gold “hotel-within-a-hotel” experience, managing VIP guest services and contributing to the hotel’s #1 TripAdvisor ranking in Shanghai.
• Built foundational luxury operations experience within ultra-premium environments, developing strong discipline in service standards, guest recovery, and team leadership.
• Career reflects a progression from luxury hospitality leadership to enterprise-scale healthcare operations, with strengths in P&L leadership, transformation, portfolio integration, service culture, and executive stakeholder engagement.

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🟡 ASIA

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GENERAL MANAGER, luxury venues

Bali & open to other locations

• International hospitality professional with extensive leadership experience managing high-volume venues across Europe and Asia, including luxury clubs, restaurants, and beach clubs.
• Proven success in driving operational excellence and profitability — achieved a 32% increase in spend-per-head through service optimisation and team development.
• Skilled in training and mentoring large, multicultural teams (over 250 staff) and collaborating with global luxury brands such as Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, and Patrón.
• Strong background in business development for Michelin-starred restaurants, underpinned by analytical, guest-focused, and performance-driven management style.

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DIRECTOR OF HR

• Currently overseeing full-cycle HR operations for a 400+ headcount luxury resort, including recruitment, L&D, performance, compliance, and brand culture initiatives
• Delivered a 15% uplift in employee engagement scores and achieved 50–60% seasonal employee retention, surpassing industry benchmarks through targeted engagement and recognition frameworks
• Designed and launched leadership and coaching programs that have accelerated internal promotion rates by 25% and strengthened succession pipelines across operational departments.
• Looking for their next position, anywhere across Asia

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DIRECTOR OF F&B, luxury hotels – USD $120,000

Philippines – open to relocation

• Seasoned Director of Food & Beverage with 20+ years’ experience across luxury resorts, hotels  and cruises across Asia and Seychelles
• Proven commercial leader managing up to 3 hotels and 125+ F&B staff, accountable for end-to-end P&L, budgeting, cost control, capex/FFE, and strategic business plans that increase revenue, improve margins, and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Strong track record of driving topline growth through new concepts, events, upselling programs, and targeted marketing, including double-digit revenue uplifts (e.g., 15–25% increases) and successful high-profile activations and community-facing initiatives.
• People-centric leader and certified F&B executive recognized for coaching and mentoring multicultural teams, building service culture, and delivering consistently high guest experience
• Open to relocation across APAC region

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SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER – $9,000/month

Singapore

• Immediately Available
• Senior Marketing Manager who was recently overseeing the entire marketing department, a team of 5, for a high end, private members club
• Previous marketing experience includes over a decade of experience in marketing communications and brand management within 5 star hotels, managed annual marketing budgets up to SGD 2 million and secured government grants totalling over SGD 2 million.
• Proven skills in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns, digital and performance marketing, content creation, crisis communications, and partnership building
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in securing government grants, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and driving revenue, complemented by advanced analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement competencies across local and regional projects
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin, immediately available

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AREA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – Hotels – USD $300,000+

Singapore (globally mobile) 

• 25+ years leading multi-brand hotel portfolios across APAC, Middle East, and globally.
• Full regional P&L responsibility managing thousands of employees and multi-brand operations.
• Proven turnaround leader: achieved first-time profitability and 100% YOY growth in underperforming regions.
• Expert in pre-openings, operational excellence, brand standards, and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership: builds high-performing teams and drives record employee engagement.
• Strategic and commercial acumen: market expansion, portfolio growth, and stakeholder management across 50+ owners.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Hong Kong

• Operations leader with 20+ years’ experience across premium hospitality groups in the UK, UAE, and Asia.
• Specialising in multi-venue restaurant operations and high-growth F&B brands.
• Recently Director of Operations, where he oversaw 13 venues, 240 staff, and ~HKD200M annual revenue, delivering cost reductions and operational efficiencies across the portfolio.
• Strong background in venue openings, EBITDA growth, and scaling hospitality concepts, including projects with Tashas Group and collaborations with Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
• Commercially driven operator known for building high-performing teams, improving margins, and delivering strong guest experience in high-volume environments.

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SENIOR HR – LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT LEADER 

India (globally mobile) 

• Senior HR and Learning & Development leader with over 25 years of international experience across Asia and the Middle East in luxury hospitality.
• Recently lead strategic HR functions for a $109.7M luxury resort business with 1,400+ employees.
• Chartered Fellow (FCIPD), MBA (HR), Certified Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Certified Hospitality Educator.
• Launched the Soneva Barefoot Academy for internal talent development.
• Received multiple international HR leadership awards, including being named among the World's Top 25 Most Influential HR Leaders (2024).

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Get in touch with our team:

Sharlene King: sharlene@corecruitment.com  

Taila Paraone: taila@corecruitment.com

Phone: +64-22-515-1408