Chief Operating Officer #0405AM

Keller Executive Search; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Employer-funded HSA contribution

Annual executive bonus opportunity

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible paid time off

Wellness and lifestyle stipend

Luxury travel discounts

Annual leadership retreat

Job summary

Keller Executive Search is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer for a luxury travel and hospitality organization. The role oversees service delivery, operational consistency, and scalable growth while preserving high-touch guest experiences.

Responsibilities include directing guest services, reservations, supplier relations, and experience delivery; translating strategy into measurable operating plans; and building scalable processes for growth across destinations and programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operational leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility.
• Experience within luxury travel, hospitality, resorts, private travel, or premium guest services.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and build scalable operating systems.
• Strong understanding of service standards, capacity planning, financial performance, and vendor management.
• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or related discipline required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across guest services, reservations, supplier relations, and experience delivery.
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable operating plans and performance standards.
• Improve service quality, productivity, margins, and operational consistency.
• Develop scalable processes supporting growth across destinations, properties, and travel programs.
• Establish performance dashboards and accountability measures for operational teams.
• Oversee workforce planning, vendor performance, service recovery, and business continuity.
• Partner with commercial and financial leaders to align capacity, demand, and profitability.
• Build a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and exceptional guest service.

Skills

Operational leadership

Executive leadership

Service delivery

Financial performance

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / hospitality management

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Our executive search firm is recruiting a Chief Operating Officer on behalf of a luxury travel and hospitality organization. This leader will oversee service delivery, operational consistency, and scalable growth while protecting the high-touch experience expected by discerning travelers.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations across guest services, reservations, supplier relations, and experience delivery.
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable operating plans and performance standards.
• Improve service quality, productivity, margins, and operational consistency.
• Develop scalable processes supporting growth across destinations, properties, and travel programs.
• Establish performance dashboards and accountability measures for operational teams.
• Oversee workforce planning, vendor performance, service recovery, and business continuity.
• Partner with commercial and financial leaders to align capacity, demand, and profitability.
• Build a culture of ownership, responsiveness, and exceptional guest service.

Requirements

10+ years of operational leadership experience, including significant executive-level responsibility.

Experience within luxury travel, hospitality, resorts, private travel, or premium guest services.

Demonstrated success improving operational performance across dispersed teams or locations.

Strong understanding of service standards, capacity planning, financial performance, and vendor management.

Proven ability to lead organizational change and build scalable operating systems.

Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or a related discipline required.

Advanced degree preferred.

Availability for occasional domestic and international travel.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-funded health savings account contribution

Annual executive bonus opportunity

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible paid time off

Wellness and lifestyle stipend

Luxury travel discounts

Annual leadership retreat

Salary: $180,000–$215,000 annually, plus annual bonus

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