Managing Director

Managing Director

Position Summary - Salary Range $250,000 - $310,000 Annually

The Managing Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day operations of the hotel. This role ensures exceptional guest experiences, strong financial performance, engaged team members, and full compliance with brand standards, company policies, and applicable laws. The Managing Director serves as the culture carrier of the property and is ultimately accountable for results.

Essential Functions

• Must adhere to the company's Service culture – 4 Keys to creating guests for life.
• Must participate in all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Provide overall leadership and accountability for hotel operations, financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Lead, develop, and retain department leaders while fostering a positive, service-driven culture.
• Oversee daily operations across all departments to ensure brand standards, SOPs, and service expectations are consistently met.
• Drive financial results through effective budgeting, labor management, revenue optimization, and cost controls.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences by monitoring satisfaction scores and resolving guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Support sales, marketing, and revenue strategies to maximize occupancy, ADR, and market share.
• Ensure compliance with all employment laws, safety regulations, brand standards, and company policies.
• Protect and enhance the hotel asset through preventive maintenance, capital planning, and safety oversight.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Represent the hotel professionally with ownership, brand partners, guests, and the local community.
• Maintain compliance with hotel policies, standards, and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
• Abide by all hotel policies and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, operations, or a similar service-driven environment.
• Proven experience leading multi-department operations.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and labor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.
• Experience with compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Primarily based on-site in a dynamic operational environment.
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and sound judgment.
• Requires flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Regular walking, standing, and movement throughout the property.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions typical of hospitality operations (indoor/outdoor, noise, weather).

Please note this job description is considered to be a general outline of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to changes or revisions by Peregrine Yountville Management LLC at any time with or without notice.

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