Senior Vice President, Operations

KSL Resorts

$300K — $350K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitality & Recreation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of operations leadership in hotels/resorts, particularly in luxury settings
  • At least 5 years as a successful General Manager
  • Proven capability in nurturing strong relationships with owners
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the successful opening and rebranding of hotels to ensure brand consistency
  • Act as the main contact between hotel leadership and ownership groups to align business strategies
  • Mentor General Managers, offering guidance on performance and career development
  • Lead property-level General Managers and Directors of Operations
  • Deliver executive-level reports to ownership groups and brand leadership
  • Promote a culture of accountability and data-driven decision-making

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits, including 401(k) eligibility
  • Various paid time off benefits such as vacation and parental leave
  • Performance bonuses and discretionary awards based on position
Full Job Description
The Senior Vice President of Operations will work towards advancing the priorities by driving revenue growth, elevating guest and associate engagement, and ensuring operational consistency across the hotel portfolio. This leader deepens relationships with key partners while guiding regional teams to achieve best-in-class results.

*Starting from $300,000.00 - $350,000.00 annually plus additional incentives*
  • The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.

Key Responsibilities
  • Growth & Transitions: Oversee the successful opening, rebranding, or transition of hotels to maintain seamless brand representation and operational excellence.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between hotel leadership and ownership groups, fostering strong relationships and building alignment on business strategies, capital planning, and long-term growth priorities.
  • Mentor and coach General Managers, providing clear performance feedback, career development planning, and succession readiness for future leaders
  • Provide leadership to property-level GMs and Directors of Operations.
  • Provide executive-level reporting to ownership groups, brand leadership, and the Board as required.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements:
  • 15+ years of operations leadership across hotels and/or resorts, including experience in the luxury market
  • Minimum of 5 years as a General Manager with a proven track record of success
  • Demonstrated expertise in building and sustaining strong owner relationships.
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business or a related field

Key Competencies
  • Enterprise Workforce Strategy
  • Labor Productivity & Cost Optimization
  • Multi-Property Leadership & Benchmarking
  • Financial & Operational Forecasting
  • Executive Communication & Stakeholder Alignment


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