Operations Director, Europe - Lifestyle Hospitality Group, London

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks an Operations Director for Europe to lead performance and enhance guest experiences across a fast-growing lifestyle hospitality group. This role focuses on overseeing operations, mentoring teams, and driving commercial success in a vibrant, dynamic environment. Ideal candidates are strong leaders with proven hospitality experience and a strategic mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operations leadership within the hospitality sector.
• Strong people leader with excellent communication skills.
• Commercially astute and strategically minded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site operations across Europe, ensuring performance and service excellence.
• Lead a team of GMs and senior leaders in hotel and F&B operations.
• Drive efficiencies and guest satisfaction across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Guest-Centric Approach

Job description

Operations Director, Europe – Lifestyle Hospitality Group, London

Location: London (with European travel)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

We’re working with a fast-growing lifestyle hospitality group with a vibrant portfolio of design-forward, experience-led properties across Europe.As the brand enters its next phase of growth, we’re looking for an Operations Director for Europe to drive performance, elevate the guest experience, and lead a growing portfolio across the continent.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that challenges the traditional hospitality model — offering dynamic spaces, community-focused experiences, and a bold, youthful brand identity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee multi-site operations across Europe, ensuring commercial performance, service excellence, and brand consistency.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of GMs and senior leaders across hotel and F&B operations.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team on strategy, expansion, and innovation.
• Drive efficiencies, guest satisfaction, and profitability across a growing estate.
• Play a key role in pre-opening projects and new market entries.
• Build a strong operational culture aligned with the brand’s lifestyle ethos.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in regional or European operations leadership within lifestyle, boutique, or upscale hospitality.
• Strong people leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute, guest-centric, and strategically minded.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment.
• London-based, with flexibility to travel regularly across Europe.