Global Luxury Travel Operations Director

TriSearch

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 175,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Professional development & travel

Job summary

Micato Safaris is seeking an accomplished Senior Operations Director to oversee the execution of guest-ready operations across pre-trip and on-travel phases. The role coordinates with destination offices in Africa and India to ensure a seamless guest experience while maintaining Micato’s personal service approach.

The leader will guide teams, optimize processes, and strengthen accountability across offices, balancing high-touch service with scalable operations.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated success leading multiple operational functions and complex service-delivery workflows.
  • Experience serving premium clients requiring discretion and attention to detail.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee guest readiness documentation, communications, and departure readiness.
  • Coordinate cross-office operations between the U.S. and destination teams to ensure seamless departures.
  • Lead the Operations team with clear priorities, accountability and measurable outcomes.
  • Improve workflows, systems and operating disciplines for accurate, efficient service delivery.
  • Partner with executive leadership across departments on cross-functional priorities.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365
CRM platforms
Operational databases
Dashboards & reporting tools

Job description

Micato Safaris is seeking an accomplished Senior Operations Director to oversee the execution of guest-ready operations across pre-trip and on-travel phases. The role coordinates with destination offices in Africa and India to ensure a seamless guest experience while maintaining Micato’s personal service approach.

The leader will guide teams, optimize processes, and strengthen accountability across offices, balancing high-touch service with scalable operations.

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