Hard Rock International appoints Jimmy Wong to the role as General Manager of Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour - soon to open its doors late in 2021. In this role, Jimmy will take the helm of overseeing overall operations of the first Hard Rock Cafe branch in the state, as well as looking into the development and implementation of strategies for the cafe’s growth in the market.

Commenting on his appointment, “I am honored to be given this opportunity to lead the Hard Rock team in Johor. Walking this journey with the team at Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour, I aspire to work towards building long-term growth and opportunities as we spread our motto at Hard Rock - ‘Love All Serve All’ to our guests, delivering our best to create memorable experiences that rock” says Jimmy Wong.

Approaching 20 years of experience in hospitality, Jimmy has served mostly management roles in the Food and Beverage (F&B) department across a range of international hotels and franchise brands, and will be continuing his journey with his team at Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour. With much confidence at work, the role as General Manager acts as an opportunity to leverage his expertise in the hospitality industry, thus delivering remarkable and memorable experiences to all the fans at Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour.

Scheduled for its soft opening in the fourth quarter of 2021, Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour will be the very first Hard Rock Cafe in the state of Johor, and second in the southern region of West Coast of Peninsula Malaysia. The cafe boasts a scenic Harbour view as it sits in the heart of the ever-rising city of Nusajaya, surrounded by an abundance of facilities, entertainment and amenities. In addition, Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour will be practicing the SAFE + SOUND program in order to ensure the health and safety of all guests as top priority throughout this pandemic.

For more information on Hard Rock Cafe Puteri Harbour, please visit www.hardrockcafe.com/location/puteriharbour.

To purchase Hard Rock Cafe merchandise, visit the online Rock Shop at https://shop.hardrock.com.

For additional information on the Hard Rock Cafe brand, visit www.hardrockcafe.com/.

About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 241 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was awarded the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry by Forbes, designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity and a Top Employer for Women. Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos also received first place ranking in the 2020 Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming’s 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.