Personal Assistant to the General Manager - Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel (Pre Opening Team)
MinorInternational
Posted: February 16, 2026
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We are seeking a Personal Assistant to support the General Manager with administrative tasks, including management of front desk operations, coordination with local suppliers, and implementation of new procedures.
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Job Description
Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.
Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.
Avani Kota Kinabalu Hotel is set to open in Q3 2026 with 352 new keys ready to welcome business and leisure travellers with trademark AVANI sleep satisfaction, contemporary living spaces, and Honest Food. The hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant and a rooftop pool & bar, as well as 855 square metres of meeting space, perfect for conferences or social functions.
You will be supporting the General Manager with the day-to-day operations with effective administrative and secretarial work. A brilliant multi-tasker, your tasks include but are not limited to organising appointments, taking meeting notes, making travel arrangements, and providing any other assistance required by the hotel’s leadership team. You will work and coordinate with other departments to ensure that they meet their targets and goals.
•    At least Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
•    At least 5 years’ experience in executive secretarial work with multinational companies.
•    Effective telephone communication skills, and above average proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. 
•    Above average fluency in English (written and spoken).