VP of Hotel Operations

Key Responsibilities Pre-Opening Leadership

• Lead development and execution of the pre-opening critical path (18-month timeline)
• Coordinate with ownership, developers, and hotel operator on project milestones
• Participate in design and layout reviews to ensure operational efficiency
• Oversee preparation of pre-opening and operating budgets
  , forecasts, and ramp-up plans
• Ensure alignment with brand standards and operational requirements

• Oversee readiness of all operational areas, including Rooms, F&B (Internal and External), and support departments
• Ensure implementation of key systems (PMS, POS, accounting, distribution platforms)
• Lead soft opening and grand opening execution
• Monitor service delivery and guest experience from day one

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on pre-opening strategy and market positioning
• Support condo closing efforts with operational input, as needed
• Assist in developing pricing strategies and distribution channels

• Establish and oversee the rental program structure and policies
• Develop owner communication and engagement strategies
• Coordinate with HOA, legal teams, and property management
• Develop SOP for all departments
• Monitor rental pool performance and reporting

• Track performance against budget, GOP, and revenue targets
• Support optimization of ADR, occupancy, RevPAR, and rental yield
• Ensure cost control while maintaining service quality

• Partner with the hotel operator on recruitment and organizational structure
• Provide oversight and direction to department leaders
• Serve as a key point of contact for ownership and stakeholders

• 7 years of experience in hotel operations, with pre-opening experience required
• Proven experience in at least one full hotel opening cycle
• Experience with condo-hotel, mixed-use, or STR-based properties strongly preferred
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting
• Experience working with hotel systems (PMS, POS, RMS, distribution platforms)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders (ownership, developers, operators)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Experience in the Miami / South Florida market
• Background with branded or lifestyle hotel concepts
• Experience working with third-party operators and HOAs

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile hotel pre-opening project
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth within a dynamic and growing organization