Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants · 1 week ago
Vice President Operations/Development General Manager Spanish Speaker (luxury property experience is mandatory) – based in Dominican Republic
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRenard International Hospitality Search Consultants is a real estate hospitality company known for their luxury hotels in Europe, USA, and the Caribbean. They are seeking a highly accomplished Vice President of Operations / General Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operations of its flagship Dominican Republic property.
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Hiring Manager
Stephen Jan Renard
Responsibilities
Oversee all pre-opening activities, including operational planning, service design, staffing, training, budgeting, and brand standards implementation
Work closely with ownership, development teams, and brand leaders to ensure an exceptional and timely opening
Establish best-in-class luxury all-inclusive operational systems and guest experience strategies
Lead day-to-day operations of the Dominican Republic property, ensuring exceptional service, financial performance, and brand consistency
Implement performance metrics, quality assurance programs, and guest satisfaction initiatives aligned with luxury service expectations
Drive operational efficiency, revenue optimization, and profitability across all departments
After the initial opening, assume expanded oversight of additional Caribbean properties as they come online
Contribute to the development of brand standards, operational frameworks, and long-term strategic planning for the portfolio
Mentor and develop property leadership teams to ensure operational consistency and excellence across the region
Qualification
Required
Proven leadership experience in luxury all-inclusive resorts (300+ rooms)
Significant Caribbean hospitality experience, preferably with new openings or multi-property oversight
Executive-level experience as a General Manager, VP of Operations, COO, or similar senior leadership role within high-end hospitality
Track record of delivering superior guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and financial performance
Ability and willingness to be based in the Dominican Republic during the initial opening phase
Strategic, hands-on leader capable of managing complex operations while building out a new luxury brand
Company
Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants
Renard International is the leading executive recruitment firm for jobs in the hospitality industry worldwide.
Founded in 1970
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase