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Montage International

Executive Director of Operations - EC

laguna beach, CA

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Montage International lists this Executive Director of Operations - EC opportunity in laguna beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes. At Montage International It’s All Because of YOU! Executive Director of Operations, Executive Committee

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage International, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage International is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility — join us.

The Executive Director of Operations is a member of the Executive Committee, responsible for delivering the operational strategy that meets or exceeds the guest needs, creates associate engagement and delivers on growing revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the property.

Your Leadership

Oversee day-to-day operational performance across multiple departments, ensuring consistency in execution, service, and compliance with brand standards.

Drive financial performance including P&L management, budgeting, and cost control initiatives

Negotiate contracts, partnerships, and vendor agreements to optimize operational costs and value.

Champions change and manage property projects or initiatives from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget.

Direct and motivate a team while personally providing high quality service based on requirements and standards.

Ensures a positive associate experience, setting clear goals and expectations and ensures policies are administered fairly and consistently, rectifying any deficiencies with respective associates.

Support selecting and developing high performing talent, to meet the business needs of the operation and build a strong leadership pipeline.

Oversee operational matters as they relate to federal, state and local employment, business and civil rights laws.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and leadership development within the property.

This position may perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs that may be outside the scope of these normal duties.

About You

You are passionate about overseeing hotel operations and guest experience

You are a pro-active business partner

You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same

You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

8-10 years’ progressive experience in leadership in an ultra-luxury level operation.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Ability to supervise subordinate staff, including, but not limited to, assignment of duties, evaluating service, and taking disciplinary action when necessary.

Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer.

Must possess moderate computer skills.

Budgetary analysis capabilities required.

You will Enjoy

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option

DailyPay Opportunities

Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Parental leave pay differential

Pet Insurance

Hotel discounts

Free meals

Fitness & wellness discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

Hearts of (insert brand)/Hearts of Pendry community engagement

Associate events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit at a desk for up to five (5) hours per day

Walking and standing are required, and length of time may vary

Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates; use of these senses will occur on a constant basis

Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred locations.

The pay scale for the Executive Director, Operations - EC, is from $180,000.00 to $200,000.00. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.

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laguna beach, CA, 92652, US

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