Director of Quality Excellence (Conrad Singapore Marina Bay)

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company is seeking a Director of Quality Excellence for its property in Singapore. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to quality standards, enhancing the guest experience through feedback analysis, and optimizing processes. The ideal candidate has over eight years of experience in luxury hotel operations and is proficient in data visualization tools like Power BI. This is an excellent opportunity to lead quality initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in luxury hotel operations with leadership roles.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead property-wide Quality Assurance meetings and audits.
• Analyze guest feedback to identify trends and improvements.
• Partner with HR to design training on quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power BI

Copilot Studio

Job description

Director of Quality Excellence (Conrad Singapore Marina Bay)

Job Number: HOT0C48I

Work Locations

Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, Two Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 38982

We are part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company that offers exceptional guest experiences across its brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others. Our vision is to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Governance & Compliance

• Lead property-wide Quality Assurance meetings; consolidate findings from audits, Forbes criteria, and brand standards.
• Conduct regular audits and walkthroughs; assign and track corrective actions with department heads.
• Ensure full compliance with Hilton Brand Standards and Forbes Travel Guide criteria.

Guest Experience & Feedback Analysis

• Analyze guest feedback from internal platforms and external review channels to identify trends and root causes.
• Drive the Stay Experience Platform program; translate insights into actionable improvements across departments.
• Own the Customer Preference Centre to enable hyper-personalized service and targeted upselling.

Process Optimization & SOP Management

• Review and redesign SOPs to eliminate inefficiencies and elevate service delivery.
• Coach department heads on Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline operations and enhance consistency.
• Establish and maintain QA processes and documentation.

Training & Capability Building

• Partner with HR and L&D to design and deliver training on QA, Forbes standards, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor team competency and readiness through audits, observations, and feedback loops.
• Prepare and lead Forbes and mystery audit simulations to ensure audit-readiness.
• Curate and govern a secure AI Prompt Library for service recovery, guest communication, and process improvement.
• Leverage AI and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Copilot Studio) to build dashboards and track KPIs.
• Pilot innovative strategies to enhance personalization, engagement, and operational agility.

Financial & Strategic Impact

• Build ROI models for improvement initiatives; collaborate with Finance to embed savings into forecasts.
• Track and report on quality-driven financial outcomes (e.g., RevPAR uplift, cost savings, guest retention).
• Align quality initiatives with ESG and sustainability goals where applicable.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Analytics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in luxury hotel operations, including guest-facing and leadership roles.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, Copilot Studio, and data visualization tools.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Operations, Data Science, or Business Management.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, EFQM Assessor, or similar quality accreditation.
• Experience in multi‑property, pre‑opening, or regional roles.
• Recognized thought leadership in AI, Lean, or hospitality quality management.

Leadership Attributes

• Executive Presence & Influence: Inspires confidence across all levels, from owners to frontline staff.
• Analytical & Insightful: Translates complex data into clear, actionable strategies.
• Innovative & Curious: Constantly explores new tools and methods to enhance guest experience.
• Collaborative & Approachable: Builds trust and alignment across diverse teams.
• Results‑Oriented: Sets clear goals, tracks progress, and celebrates success.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full‑service hotels and resorts to extended‑stay suites and mid‑priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!