Personal Assistant To The General Manager

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Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Rome will offer a rare urban retreat set across ten 19th‐century villas, surrounded by lush gardens yet only moments from the city’s iconic landmarks. The hotel will feature 108 elegantly designed rooms and suites - many with private terraces or gardens - crafted by renowned designers Gilles & Boissier. With six distinctive restaurants and bars, including a rooftop Mandarin Bar with sweeping city views, the property will blend tranquil residential charm with contemporary Roman sophistication.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Rome, the Personal Assistant to the General Manager reportsdirectly to the General Manager.

As the Personal Assistant to the General Manageryou will be responsible forthe following duties:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the General Manager: calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and drafting of various documents (welcome cards, reports, presentations).
• Assist the General Manager with the preparation and follow-up of strategic projects and initiatives.
• Oversee the commercial development and rental management of the hotel’s display showcases, including payment follow-up in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Manage the hotel gallery: sourcing and onboarding artists, organizing exhibitions, and ensuring the commercial success of the space.
• Coordinate and manage the hotel boutique during key seasonal periods (e.G., Easter and Christmas): decoration, setup, and product selection.
• Collaborate on cross-departmental projects involving Sales, Marketing, Quality, Rooms Division, and Food & Beverage teams.
• Act as a point of contact between the General Manager and other departments to ensure seamless internal communication and project alignment.

As Personal Assistant to the General Manager we expect from you:

• Fluency in English and Italian
• Previous experience in the luxury hospitality industry, or with a strong background in administrative roles.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

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