Simon McGrath Appointed GM of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

Simon McGrath has been appointed as General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru.

The hotel is scheduled to open in July 2014.

McGrath, who was instrumental in the rebranding of DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket - Surin Beach in Thailand, has over three decades of experience in the international hospitality industry. He has held several senior management roles with prominent hospitality brands in many countries around the globe including Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. McGrath is also the former Vice President of Tourism Accommodation Australia (2011 -2012)

With the hotel nearing completion, a mass recruitment initiative will be held on 5 and 7 May for the enlistment of F&B and housekeeping team members.

Individuals who are interested in joining the DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru team are encouraged to attend the respective recruitment dates, which will be held in the lobby of DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru on Jalan Ngee Heng.

“The mass recruitment initiative builds upon DoubleTree by Hilton’s reputation as an employer of choice,” said McGrath. “As much as we value experience, we are committed to sourcing people based on attitude and overall “team fit” and then providing the intensive training which underpins our CARE philosophy of Creating A Rewarding Experience for our team members.”