Park Hyatt Saigon ★ 4.5

Summary

Position Objective: To lead and curate all recreational, wellness, and resort programming activities across the property—translating Park Hyatt Phu Quoc’s philosophy of island elegance into experiences that are enriching, sustainable, and deeply connected to nature.

Scope of Role: The Recreation Manager oversees the totality of the resort’s leisure and experiential landscape: Pool & Beach, Camp Hyatt, Fitness & Activities, and Wellness Integration, ensuring that each environment reflects thoughtful design, refined service, and an authentic sense of place. This role works in close collaboration with SOMA Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Guest Experience teams to deliver programming that engages guests emotionally, physically, and culturally.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Lead all daily operations for Pool, Beach, Fitness, Camp Hyatt, and Recreational Activities, ensuring a seamless and safe guest experience.
• Supervise and develop the Recreation, Lifeguard, and Camp Hyatt teams, fostering motivation, technical skill, and attentiveness.
• Ensure all facilities are impeccably maintained, presented, and operated in alignment with safety and brand standards.
• Oversee guest scheduling, staffing plans, and activity logistics to balance service excellence with operational efficiency.
• Maintain Forbes-aligned presentation, service rituals, and interaction standards across all recreation touchpoints.

Programming & Experience Design

• Curate and implement the Resort Programming Framework, aligned with the pillars of Facility, Tides, Nature, and Tradition.
• Develop and deliver programs that are commercially viable yet experientially rich—ranging from sunrise wellness sessions to family twilight gatherings.
• Collaborate with Sustainability and SOMA Wellbeing teams to integrate environmental education, conservation, and local culture into guest experiences.
• Lead seasonal, ceremonial, and bespoke events that enhance the emotional connection between guests and the resort’s natural surroundings.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and continuously evolve programming based on engagement and feedback data.

People & Culture

• Serve as a mentor to all recreation colleagues, guiding them toward confidence, composure, and creativity in guest interaction.
• Partner with the Assistant Learning Manager to design learning journeys specific to recreation disciplines.
• Foster a culture of care, safety, and belonging across the teams, ensuring colleagues embody Park Hyatt’s DNA.
• Safety & Sustainability
• Ensure all safety, hygiene, and lifeguard protocols are strictly implemented and regularly audited.
• Partner with Engineering and Sustainability to maintain eco-conscious operations, including energy use, water conservation, and materials management.
• Support the implementation of the Verified Responsible Hospitality sustainability program and related community initiatives.

Administration & Financials

• Oversee departmental budgeting, cost management, and revenue generation from activities and programs.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, training, certifications, and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare regular performance reports, highlighting engagement trends and improvement opportunities.

Expected Attitude & Behaviour:

• Operates with warmth, composure, and intuitive guest awareness.
• Balances operational precision with a spirit of creativity and storytelling.
• Embodies a leadership style that is nurturing, inclusive, and quietly confident.
• Demonstrates alignment with Park Hyatt’s luxury ethos—elevating simplicity through thoughtfulness.

• Attractive salary/ Mức lương hấp dẫn
• Pre-opening allowace/ Phụ cấp cho giai đoạn tiền mở cửa
• Relocation allowance/ Hỗ trợ chi phí trợ cấp đi lại khi nhận việc
• Annual home leave allowance/ Hỗ trợ chi phí trợ cấp thăm nhà hàng năm
• Quarterly rest and relaxation allowance/ Trợ cấp nghỉ dưỡng
• Service charge allowance during pre-opening/ Hỗ trợ phụ cấp phí phục vụ trong giai đoạn tiền mở cửa
• Staff accommodation/ được cung cấp nhà ở tại Nhà nhân viên
• 3 meals per day including days off…./ Cung cấp 3 bữa ăn mỗi ngày kể cả ngày nghỉ
• 15 annual leave/ 15 ngày phép năm
• Social and Health insurance as per local law/ Bảo hiểm y tế và bảo hiểm xã hội theo luật lao động
• Training and developing plan/ Chương trình đào tạo và phát triển
• 12 complimentary rooms at Hyatt properties around the world/ được trải nghiệm 12 đêm phòng miễn phí tại các khách sạn của tập đoàn Hyatt

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Recreation, Wellness, or Resort Programming leadership, preferably within luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of recreation safety, lifeguard management, and family programming.
• Proven experience in curating guest experiences that integrate nature, wellbeing, and local culture.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills in English; additional languages advantageous.
• Certification in Lifesaving, First Aid, or Aquatic Safety preferred.
• Proficiency in scheduling, reporting, and departmental planning software.