*Temp. Assignment

Overview:

The Personal Assistant (PA) is required to perform, coordinate and oversee office administrative duties while providing an extensive

level of support to the authourity assigned to.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to the Professor Andrea MAIER in preparing reports / proposals, meeting documents, presentation slides, speeches, and other communication materials.
• Support the Authourity in organizing meeting minutes, analyzing data and identifying useful information to prepare meeting materials with objective to enhance the overall strategies in maintaining relevance in research, international visibility and public image with prospective donors and prospective collaborating instituitions.
• Process ethics and grant applications and project management.
• Calendar management, scheduling of meetings (including international), travel arrangements, claims management for travel, transport and hospitality submissions.
• Compilation and submission of required performance data and coordination of staff hire and discussions in annual performance review exercise.
• Help managing meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences.
• Perform any other tasks as and when assigned by the reporting Manager.

Requirements:

• General (Bachelor or higher) degree, preferably with relevant work experience in supporting senior management.
• Takes initiative and possesses strong problem-solving skills, ability to multitask and able to perform independently in a multidisciplinary and international environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strict integrity standards in handling confidential matters timely
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Tact, discretion, and diplomacy to work with a diverse group from varying cultures
• Well organized with good monitoring and follow-up skills within tight deadlines
• Resourceful and comfortable in a fast-changing environment.
• Proficient in computer applications (MicroSoft TEAMS,Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DropBox, OutLook and databases) and online meeting tools. (Knowledge of CONCUR (Claims & Travels) skills will be advantageous)
• Ability to create graphics for slides.

Work Location:

Western Region

Job Responsibilities:

1. Draft, review, and archive various contracts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to legal standards.
2. Develop high-quality promotional content for projects, support marketing campaigns, and enhance brand recognition and market influence.
3. Gather, verify, and organize client project information, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of required documentation.
4. Assist sales managers with project-related tasks, prepare essential documents and materials, and streamline operational efficiency.
5. Monitor project progress, maintain client relationships, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure superior after-sales service delivery.

Job Requirements:

1. Associate degree or higher, with a preference for candidates from relevant academic disciplines.
2. A minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience; candidates with a background in business assistance or copywriting will be prioritized.
3. Demonstrate humility, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build rapport and foster teamwork.
4. Possess excellent bilingual (Chinese and English) communication and writing abilities, with proficiency in handling dual-language documentation.

The Training Executive will work closely with employees and managers to enhance career development initiatives. This role involves identifying training needs, designing tailored programs, and providing resources to support professional growth.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to:

• Design and develop overall curriculum structure and courseware materials.
• Develop talent assessment processes with assessment tools to evaluate employees’ capabilities.
• Assess capability and performance within an organisation to identify learning needs.
• Conduct learning needs analysis to assess their current capabilities and areas of development required to deliver against the organisation’s strategy and plans.
• Assess, design and integrate suitable learning modes to drive desired learning experiences.
• Equip supervisors and line managers with the skills and tools to mentor, train and provide job coaching.
• Manage the implementation and development of programmes to facilitate achievement of organisation's objectives and growth.
• Assess, design and integrate suitable learning modes to drive desired learning experiences.
• Assess overall learning experiences to measure effectiveness and drive excellence across all learning activities.
• Assess feasibility of proposals to improve internal workflows.
• Manage team resources to ensure adequate staffing and capability levels.
• Justify the resources required to support changes in resources, procedures, systems, or technology within the function.
• Manage internal stakeholders beyond the team and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Requirement:

• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Management, or related discipline.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Possess ACTA or ATCL certification.

Prior experience in F&B industry will be added advantage

1. Preparation of maintenance schedule according to clients master schedule.

2. Preparation of progress report and submission

3. Procurement of material/ parts/ components

4. Technical assessment of systems and introduction of retrofit/replacement recommendations to clients

5. On-the-job risk analysis and preparation of risk assessment procedure.

6. Preparation of method of statement/process for presentation to clients.

7. Perform checks and inspections of entire systems including control parameters attendance.

8. Troubleshooting of faults/breakdowns and rectification according to authorities/clients' requirements.

9. Perform full set of testing complying with authorities/clients' requirements.

10. Perform maintenance programs and comply to authorities/clients requirementt.

11. Attendance of meeting and or site survey with clients.

12. Submission of quotations / costing to clients within stimulated time frame.

13. Maintenance of good public relationship with vendors / clients.

14. Logistic and manpower planning and arrangement.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· - Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery capabilities.

· - Ensure all purchased items meet specifications and comply with relevant standards.

· - Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure optimal cost efficiency and align with project requirements.

· - Manage purchase requisitions, orders, delivery, and invoices.

· - Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to ensure timely procurement of necessary materials.

· - Collaborate with departments to understand purchasing needs and ensure alignment with company objectives.

· - Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to maintain compliance with contractual obligations.

· - Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, resolving issues related to delivery, quality, or invoicing.

· - Perform additional tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

· - Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or Supply Chain Management with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

· - Prior experience in the construction sector, main contractor is preferred.

· - Knowledge of the full procurement process, including Quantity Surveying (QS) experience, is an advantage.

· - Strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

· -Good negotiation and stakeholder management skills

· - Self-motivated, resourceful, and with a positive attitude.

This role offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional executive support with a strategic planning focus, contributing to the organization’s long-term goals and decision-making process. You will be supporting the conducting of research, analysing data, and providing valuable insights to the Senior Leadership team to facilitate strategic planning and business growth.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Administrative support to Top management, including but not limited to calendar management, meetings (internal/external) coordination, travel arrangements, expense claims.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Plan day-to-day schedule in an efficient and error-free manner
• Organize, plan and coordinate management events and meetings.
• Collaborate with key management team across divisions and countries to ensure alignment of initiatives and communications
• Provide divisional administrative support relating to general administration, organizational changes and business continuity.

Strategic Support

• Support the Senior Leadership team in the organization’s strategic planning, transformation and change management initiatives.
• Conduct research to identify trends, opportunities and risks that impact the organization’s strategic goals.
• Analyse relevant data sets extract meaningful insights to support strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Keep abreast of current affairs, economic & industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging technologies that may impact the organization’s strategic direction
• Preparation of reports/presentation materials

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant working experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Professional C-level (& secretaries) communication skills across Asia regional countries
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and Dala Analysis tools.
• Meeting convention and event organization skills
• Strategic thinker with strong business mindset
• Discreet and ability to handle confidential information
• Fast worker and street-smart in problem solving
• Possess good initiative and pleasant disposition
• Exceptional organizational and multi-taking abilities
• Adaptable and with ability to work in ambiguous and fast-paced environment.
• Positive learning attitude, a strong team player
• Self-driven & fast learner
• Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Experience working in a regional office preferred
• Proficiency in Japanese (read, converse and write) would be an added advantage as this position will need to liaise with Japan HQ on a frequent basis, on matters which may include but not limited to day to day matter, translation of document from Japanese to English (vice versa).

An exciting opportunity has arrived at The Garcha Group, Singapore’s boutique hotel group currently with the following hotels:

- Maxwell Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- Duxton Reserve, Autograph Collection Hotel (Marriott);

- The Vagabond Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott);

- The Serangoon Club, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (Marriott).

Garcha Group Benefits:

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you, your parents or parents-in-laws, children, spouse/domestic partner and siblings are eligible for discounts on F&B and room rates in 7,000+ hotels world-wide.

- As an associate of a Marriott hotel, you have access to the “Global Learning + Development” tool which creates for you personalized learning experiences designed to help you thrive in their Marriott career journey.

- Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan with Raffles Insurance with the option to upgrade at subsidized corporate rates.

- 2 nights yearly staycation including all meals and beverage (incl. alcoholic) in any of the 4 Garcha Group hotels in Singapore.

- 20% off Food & Beverage at all Marriott & Garcha Group restaurants and bars.

Job Description

• Manage and maintain day-to-day operations of residential property
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the common areas through routine checks
• Assist the team to support daily operations
• Conduct on-site checks and management of development works by appointed contractors to ensure works are carried out to specifications and completed on schedule
• Engage service providers through a proper approval system; manage contracts and performance of service providers
• Follow up with service providers on submission of monthly maintenance schedule, quotations, claims and invoicing
• Convene and attend all meetings of the Developer and/or with the Council of the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST)
• Prepare minutes and reports for meetings
• Obtain quotations for repair and maintenance services
• Attend to residents’ feedback professionally to ensure timely and prompt responses
• Prepare and submit an annual budget and recommend rates of Maintenance Fund / Sinking Fund contributions
• Ensure compliance with BMSMA, relevant laws, government rules and regulations and the company’s policies
• Process and assist in putting up paper for extraordinary works when necessary
• Review all facilities with an aesthetic eye for detail;
• Be well-organized and able to be hands-on to trouble-shoot and fix issues related air conditioning (Daiken VRV), plumbing, humidity related issues, all M&E issues, service provider management, and optimize efficiency while reducing operating costs.
• Supervises all senior technicians, technicians and craft men to ensure high quality preventive, corrective and guest demand maintenance services are provided
• Supervises all Team Leaders, Senior Technicians and Technicians to ensure high quality preventive, corrective and guest demand maintenance services are provided.
• Reports any faults and renders assistance as and when required by department head / hotel management and takes on any responsibilities and tasks as assigned by supervisor and hotel management
• Conducts walk through and visually assesses the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical aspects of the hotel, including guest rooms, public areas, all mechanical, electrical, H.V.A.C. systems and any other related equipment.
• Assists in developing, implement and manage emergency programs for the operation and maintenance of all equipment and physical structures in compliance with corporate standards, local, state and national codes and regulations to protect the asset, guests and associates, to ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the short and long term planning and day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• "Can-do" attitude with resourcefulness and phenomenal efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.
• The goal is to ensure our accommodations is problem-free;
• Managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• Trouble-shoot, plan and coordinate all installations and repairs of (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments;
• Hands-on as well as manage the upkeep of buildings, equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards;
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine and implement the need for repairs;
• Obtain comparative quotations;
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs;
• Supervise foreign staff facilities staff (handy-men) and external contractors;
• Control activities like waste disposal, building security etc.;
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts;
• Keep financial and non-financial records;
• Maintain all trackers.
• Any other jobs requested by management.

Requirement

• Higher NITEC in Facilities Management and/or Diploma in Integrated Facility Management, Real Estate Business, Hotel & Leisure Facilities Management, or equivalent qualifications
• For Officers: At least 1 year of relevant working experience in strata-titled residential property management
• For Executives: At least 3 years of relevant working experience in strata-titled residential property management
• Team player with good communication skills
• Able to adapt to a flexible working environment
• Knowledge of Building Maintenance & Strata Management Act (BMSMA) will be an added advantage

• Apply sales targets to guide sales performance.
• Build relationships with sales networks and leads to support sales.
• Carry out relationship management programmes with buyers.
• Gather information to be included in sales proposals.
• Identify trades that create value for buyers.
• Monitor competitors and customer demand to provide data for sales strategy development.
• Perform follow-up actions to close sales.
• Provide solutions that meet buyers' technical requirements.
• Relay feedback from buyers to improve sales targets.
• Review technical requirements or non-standard buyer requests.
• Understand buyers' overall business cycle to identify buyers' current and future business needs.
• Work with others to increase the number of potential buyers
• Perform administrative duties as required

Job Description:

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen.

Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities:

· Trains, develops and motivates supervisors and culinary staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards on a consistent basis.

· Teaches preparation according to well defined recipes and follows up and discusses ways of constantly improving the cuisine at the property.

· Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment, counselling employees as appropriate and demonstrating a dedicated and professional approach to management.

· Should be able to provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

· Understand employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

· Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

· Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and kitchen staff.

· He/She should advocate sound financial/business decision making, demonstrates honesty, integrity and also leads by example.

· Provides and supports service behaviours that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

· Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

· Delegates as appropriate to develop supervisors and subordinates to accept responsibility and meet clearly defined goals and objectives.

· Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

· Actively involves in menu development and maintaining updated and accurate costing of all dishes prepared and sold in the Food and Beverage operation.

· Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.

· Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavour.

· Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

· Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

· Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health department and hotel standards.

· Coordinates with the purchasing department for the acquisition of needed goods and services.

· Ensure all products are prepared in a consistent manner and meet departmental appearance/quality standards.

· Ensure proper grooming and hygiene standards for all kitchen staffs.

• Manage a team of operators, supervisors and construction site drivers.
• Monitoring performance of sub-contractors and company's employees.
• Allocating sub-contractors, resources, construction materials and other staff.
• Assign various work tasks as required.
• Arrange shift/scheduling of duty roster.
• Handle customers’ complaints, drivers’ and operators’ feedback and problems.
• Coordinate with customers on site requirements and activities.
• Maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment by adhering to and enforcing safety codes.
• Work with Compliance Officer and other relevant personnel to update the procedures.
• Brief the support team members on the procedures.
• Brief managers on updated procedures.
• Work with support team members to ensure records are in order.
• Ensuring smooth delivery of cargoes to customers/site within schedule.
• To schedule job, set priorities, monitor job progress & tracking schedules, communicate changes on job status.
• Application of required customs and LTA permits etc… if necessary.
• Costs projection and budget measures.
• Other admin and billing functions as required.

Requirements

• Min. Bachelor Degree
• Min 3-5 years of relevant working experience in the construction industry
• PC literate
• Well organized & able to multi-task
• Willing to work night-shift
• Willing to work in West Area