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Last Updated on: 3/30/2005
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Our client is one of the premier nightclub, restaurant and bar management groups in the country. Their proven track record is symbolized by marquee venues from coast to coast. Locations include major casinos in Las Vegas and free standing high energy night clubs in New York. Expansion plans this year call for an additional four locations including Atlantic City and Phoenix. Their innate sense of the contemporary market positions them as a leading edge operator, specializing in venue design, DJ selection, and progressive service. Their corporate headquarters are located in Las Vegas NV; where they operate at several of the top casinos on the strip. The Vice President of Finance will assume overall day to day financial reporting and accounting and banking responsibilities for the company. He or she will review financial reports, prepare comments and analysis, prepare budgets and forecasts, forecast cash flow, and ensure contract compliance. This position will interface with capital markets, banking, and audit firms to insure the continued profitable growth of the organization. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in the hospitality industry with five years of financial management experience. He or she will hold an accounting degree and be generally knowledgeable of general and cost accounting. Effective written and oral communications skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines will be required. CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
COMPENSATION: $130-190,000 plus bonus and benefits.
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RELATIONS
Our client is a mid-size, owner-operated hotel and real estate company that specializes in the development and management of high quality, full service hotels using a variety of franchise brands. The corporate office is located in San Francisco; however, the companies 20+ properties with 4500 guestrooms span 6 time zones throughout the United States and comprise 7 top global brands including Marriott, Sheraton, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Radisson. In addition, the firm has homebuilding operations and real estate investments in California and Arizona.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Vice President of Human Resources will be responsible for effectively planning, developing, and implementing a fully integrated human resources strategy for the company. They will administer a wide variety of human resource programs in support of the company’s objectives and will be responsible for ensuring that the companies comply with all local, state, and federal employment laws, policies and regulations. He or she will also handle employee grievances, coordinate compensation and benefit programs, direct the recruiting effort, establish appropriate training programs, and provide general guidance to the organization on matters of leadership development. The position reports directly to the President.
QUALIFICATIONS
• BS/BA degree in HR of in a related field.
• 10 years of HR experience in the areas of strategy, leadership development, comp. and staffing.
• Strong experience in recruiting, employment law, comp and benefits, training and development, and employee relations.
• Experience must be in a hospitality related industry.
• Creative trusted individual with high ethical standards.
• Articulate individual that relates to all levels of an organization.
• An excellent facilitator that is experienced in conflict resolution.
COMPENSATION:
A Six Figure Compensation Package with Base, Bonus, and Benefits.
DIRECTOR OF BRAND STRATEGY – MANAGER OF BRAND STRATEGY (TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE) MAJOR HOTEL FRANCHISE CORPORATION
Our client is one of the worlds largest hotel corporations with headquarter offices in the Eastern United States. The company features several highly recognizable full service and limited service brands. The current portfolio includes seven brand names and over 5,000 hotel locations worldwide. The company is principally involved in franchising. They have retained us to assist in the identification and recruitment of brand strategy experts to join the companies Brand Strategy and Strategic Planning Division.
The Director of Brand Strategy position is intended to lead the development of brand strategy, to monitor and enhance brand consistency and to enhance franchise sales activity. The successful candidate will manage key brand initiatives including leading cross-functional teams, developing project plans, effectively managing personnel and budgets, and creating support for implementation. The Director of Brand Strategy will evaluate cost effective and efficient means to communicate brand position to consumers. Additionally, the Director will identify measurement tools for the field service team to track hotel progress against the various strategic initiatives. The Manager of Brand Strategy will assist in the coordination and implementation of these initiatives.
SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
• 2-5 years post MBA Experience (4-6 total work experience), ideally with Major Consulting Firm, Fortune 500 Company, or Major Branded Hotel of Restaurant Company
• Bachelor's Degree Required, MBA Highly Preferred.
• Experience in Hospitality and Franchising Industries preferred but not required
COMPENSATION: SIX FIGURE EXECUTIVE PACKAGE – CALL FOR DETAILS
GENERAL MANAGER – FULL SERVICE MARRIOTT HOTEL – MIDWEST
Our client is a hotel management company with over 25 years of successful operation. They operate a newly renovated full service Marriott Hotel located in Ohio. The hotel features over 350 rooms and 15,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is a top rated hotel within the brand, and is top ten rated by meeting planners within its geographic market area. We are looking for an experienced hotel General Manager with full spectrum operational skills. He or she will have 5-7 years of experience in hotel operations with an emphasis upscale full service experience. BA/BS/CHA is preferred. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Note: This employer will only consider candidates that are currently employed and currently serving as a General Manager of a four star rated commercial hotel.
COMPENSATION: $100-130,000 PLUS BONUS TO 30%
GENERAL MANAGER – FULL SERVICE EMBASSY SUITES – MIDWEST
Our client is a hotel management company with a significant national presence operating three and four star hotels and resorts. They own and operate a beautiful full service (with restaurant) Embassy Suites Hotel located in Kentucky. The hotel features over 200 suites with 14,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is less than four years old and consistently has been rated in the top ten of its brand.
We are looking for an experienced hotel General Manager with full spectrum operational skills. He or she will have 5-7 years of experience in hotel operations with an emphasis upscale full service experience. BA/BS/CHA is required. Note: The Company would prefer an individual with prior GM experience with an Embassy Suites or Hilton branded product.
COMPENSATION: $100-125,000 PLUS BONUS TO 50%
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – LODGING - NATIONAL PARK
Our client is one of the nation’s largest privately held service corporations, with total annual revenues in excess of $1.3 billion. The company is the industry leader in the operation of lodging, restaurant and retail concessions at airports, auditoriums, stadiums, convention centers, conference centers, tourist attractions, as well as state and national parks. The company is one of the fastest growing providers of recreational visitor services in America, with an impressive list of well-known clients. The company manages all aspects of the operation of one of the largest of our National Parks. This multi-unit operation includes over 1850 lodging components ranging from rustic tented camps to four diamond hotel accommodations. The food and beverage operation includes 23 locations and serves over 2 million meals each year. The park welcomes over 4 million visitors per year. The park operates on a year round basis and is located in the Western United States. The position requires relocation to on-site accommodations, which are provided by the company on a subsidized basis. We have been retained to manage the companies search for a Director of Operations. The ideal candidate would be a strong multi-unit operations executive from the full service lodging industry. This individual will supervise and monitor the operation of all lodging and food and beverage related enterprises within the park. The ideal candidate would have experience in developing and implementing programs directed at improving standards of quality, service and sanitation. Strong budgeting skills and P&L; management skills are necessary for success. The successful candidate will interface regularly with other senior corporate officers and executives, and play a vital role in maintaining the relationship with the park service.
Total compensation for this position has Six Figure Potential - and also includes company provided housing (subsidized basis).
CORPORATE REVENUE MANAGER – HOTEL CORPORATION - MIDWEST
We have been retained by one of America’s leading hotel management companies to assist them in their search for a Corporate Level Revenue Manager. The company owns and manages a diverse portfolio of over 30 full service hotels in over 15 states. This position will be located at company headquarters located in the Midwest. The Corporate Revenue Manager will be responsible to oversee the revenue strategy of 30+ hotel properties totaling over 7500 units, providing direction to property level Revenue Management Teams to maximize revenue per available rooms (REVPAR) through the management of room inventories, market mix, pricing strategies and management of Reservation Systems and PMS systems. He or she will also monitor the pricing of competitors, understand the dynamics of local marketing and demand generators of assigned area hotels. The position requires exceptional revenue management and customer service skills, technical ability, extensive travel (up to 50%) and previous experience in a multi-functional role with a variety of Brand Hotels and Independent Hotels.
COMPENSATION: Executive Compensation Package with Base, Bonus, and Benefits
ASS’T. GENERAL MANAGER– FOUR DIAMOND HISTORIC HOTEL
Our client is one of the nation’s leading hospitality companies with annual revenues in excess of $1.5 billion. The company manages all aspects of the operation of one of the largest of our National Parks. The park welcomes over 4 million visitors per year. The park operates on a year round basis and is located in the Western United States. Situated within the park is a four diamond historic resort property. The hotel is a registered national landmark and dates back to the 1920’s. It has a rich history and remains a spectacular and unique facility. The hotel has 125 rooms and 48 cottage units. It maintains a very upscale dining room. Amenities include tennis, horseback riding, hiking, and all of the features of the National Park. Our client is seeking an Assistant General Manager from either the full service lodging industry or from a free standing restaurant operation. The successful candidate must have upscale operating experience with particular strength in the food and beverage area. More specifically the candidate must have front of house experience in a high profile food and beverage operation.
COMPENSATION: Confidential – Call For Details. Housing is provided.
PURCHASING MANAGER– HOTEL OPERATING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA
Our client is a Northern California based, privately held, Hospitality Company with significant real estate and real estate related ventures. The company owns and operates over 20 hotels and resort properties. They anticipate adding to the portfolio and have several acquisitions in process. They have asked us to assist them in identifying potential candidates for the position of Corporate Purchasing Manager The successful candidate will oversee all activities related to procurement from intent to purchase through delivery. He or she will evaluate, negotiate and select vendors with consideration of price, quality, delivery and acceptability of items to specifications. The Purchasing Manager will endeavor via strategic planning and evaluation to trim costs and improve efficiencies.
This is a “hands-on” position appropriate for an individual who has demonstrated ability to negotiate with suppliers and a track record of achieving year to year cost reductions and lead time reductions. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in a hospitality or construction environment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Strong analytical, finance, negotiation, project management and presentation skills are necessary for success. Some travel required.
COMPENSATION: $70-80,000 PLUS BONUS AND BENEFITS
CONCESSION SERVICES MANAGER – THEME PARK /ARENA/ STADIUM COMPLEX
Our client is a world-class, top twenty theme park located in the Eastern United States. The park consists of state of the art rides, interactive attractions, performing arts, and is operated in conjunction an indoor sports arena and athletic field complex. The Food and Beverage operation is wide ranging and eclectic with revenue in excess of $20 million per year. Food operations include restaurants, QSR units, food courts, kiosks, banquet areas and employee dining. The successful candidate will have a BS/BA degree, and 3 + years of experience in concession services management. The individual must possess effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to interface with all levels of the organization. This is a great opportunity to join an integrated hospitality company at their flagship location.
COMPENSATION: $ 70-80,000 PLUS BONUS and BENEFITS
GENERAL MANAGER – THEME PARK/WATER PARK – SOUTHEAST
Our client is a world-class, top twenty theme park located in the South. The park consists of state of the art rides, interactive attractions, performing arts, and is operated in conjunction with a large water park. Responsibilities include the overall management of the park and its operating departments to include maintenance, operations, attractions, park services, food and beverage, merchandise, games, security and human resources. The General Manager will also be involved in all matters of marketing and finance. We need a strong experienced professional with prior experience a General Manager or Assistant General Manager.
COMPENSATION: $70-90,000 PLUS BONUS
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – CONVENTION CENTER
Our client is a premier hospitality management company located in the Northeastern United States. They manage hotels, resorts and convention centers throughout the Eastern United States. We have been retained to assist them in their search for a Director of Finance. The convention center is located in major East Coast city and when completed will be the economic and cultural center of the region. The building is nearing completion and will offer a new array of facilities, amenities and attractions including over 500,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. The Director of Finance will assume overall day to day accounting and financial reporting responsibility for the center. The Director of Finance will review financial reports, prepare comments and analysis, prepare budgets and forecasts, forecast cash flow, and ensure contract compliance. The successful candidate will have relevant experience in the hospitality industry with five years of accounting experience. He or she will hold an accounting degree and be generally knowledgeable of general and cost accounting. Effective written and oral communications skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines will be required.
COMPENSATION: $65-80,000 plus bonus and benefits.
CONTROLLER – TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE
In both cases, we are searching for a Controller to manage all aspects of accounting and internal control for the property. The position will also oversee all accounting functions, purchasing and inventory control, payroll, accounts payable, and budgeting. The Controller will also be a key member of the executive committee and will participate in the overall management of the enterprise.
The successful candidates will be current in all aspects of accounting. We are looking for individuals who can play a key role in providing financial leadership to the enterprise. Strong and progressive inter-personal skills are required. A four-year degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred. A minimum three to five years of hospitality-related finance experience is required.
• FOUR DIAMOND RESORT HOTEL– HAWAII
Our client owns and operated a 600+ room deluxe resort located in beautiful Hawaii. The resort generates over $20mm in annual revenue. This position is located on the Island of Oahu.
• FOUR DIAMOND COMMERCIAL HOTEL – NEW MEXICO
Our client owns and operates a 300 room commercial hotel with over 17,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel generates over $8mm in annual revenue. This position is located in metro Albuquerque, NM.
COMPENSATION: $60-90,000 plus.
CHIEF ENGINEER – 300 ROOM HOTEL – LOS ANGELES
Our client is a 320 room upscale hotel property located in the Los Angeles, CA area. The property is a member of a nationwide chain of upscale hotels located in major cities. The hotel also features a leading restaurant/nightclub. They have requested that we conduct a search for an experienced professional hotel engineer. The ideal candidate will have a minimum three to five years experience at a hotel property in the Southern California area. The successful candidate will be a hands-on working engineer with the ability and inclination to be personally involved. This is a "roll up the sleeves" opportunity for a problem solver.
COMPENSATION: $65,000-80,000 plus benefits.
DIRECTOR OF SALES – THEMED ENTERTAINMENT VENUE –
Our client is a new themed entertainment venue located in Las Vegas with easy access to the strip and downtown. This entertainment venue features a fully air-conditioned Beer Garden that seats up to 430 people. In addition to the party atmosphere of a Bavarian Beer Garden, the venue also offers fine dining for individuals and groups. They are targeting both the local inbound and local group markets for a significant portion of their revenue. In addition to the corporate, incentive and meeting planner segments the venue will also look to the local market for events, weddings, company outings, and specialty groups. The Director of Sales will direct a staff of three sales managers in pursuit of the group and events markets. He or she will be expected to be a top producer of large group business. The successful candidate will have three to seven years experience in event/party/catering sales in the Las Vegas Market. Candidates with group sales experience from the casino, hotel, convention center, theme parks/attractions as well as destination management companies will be considered.
COMPENSATION: $60-75,000 BASE - plus significant commission income.
Vice President – Development
Vice President of Operations
Vice President of Sales – Commercial Hotels
Vice President of Sales – Resort Hotels
Vice President of MIS (CIO)
Vice President of Purchasing
Vice President Resort Operations
Vice President of Operations – Concession Services
Vice President of Human Resources
Vice President of Food & Beverage
Corporate Director of Human Resources – Asia
Executive Director – Convention & Visitor Bureau
Director of Marketing – International Tourist Board
Corporate Director of Training
Corporate Director of MIS
Corporate Director of Recruiting
Corporate Director of Operations – Hotels
Corporate Director of Operations – Tour Company
Corporate Tax Director
Director of Central Reservations – Hotel
Director of Central Reservations – Tour Company
Regional Operations Director
Regional Sales Director
Field Marketing Manager
General Manager – Commercial Hotels
General Manager – Resort Hotels
Director of Food & Beverage
Director of Sales & Marketing
Director of Human Resources
Controller
Director of Engineering
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