Position: Vice President – Europe Operations
Location: Portugal
We are seeking an accomplished and visionary hospitality leader to join our Client's senior management team as
Vice President – Europe Operations
. Based in Portugal, this role will oversee multi-country hotel operations across Europe and play a pivotal role in driving growth, operational excellence, and brand standards across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a portfolio of
10+ hotels across Europe
, ensuring consistent delivery of brand standards, guest experience, and financial performance.
* Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers and senior property leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
* Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and revenue growth while maintaining the highest standards of hospitality.
* Collaborate with ownership and corporate teams to align business strategies, expansion plans, and investment priorities.
* Monitor performance metrics, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement best practices across the region.
* Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies across all operating markets.
* Represent the company at industry events, strengthening brand presence in the European hospitality market.
Requirements
* Proven track record in senior leadership roles, with
experience managing operations of 10+ hotels across multiple European countries
.
* Strong understanding of hotel operations, revenue management, financial performance, and customer service excellence.
* Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish
highly preferred; English required.
* Demonstrated career stability with a history of impactful leadership, avoiding frequent job changes.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, and results-driven environment.
Offer
* Competitive executive compensation package.
* Opportunity to lead a diverse European portfolio with strong growth potential.
* A dynamic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leadership environment.