Operations Manager - Campground

Blue Water Development Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Property discounts

Job summary

Blue Water Development Corp. seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead property operations, guest service, and front-office support across departments. You will help maximize efficiency and profitability while upholding Blue Water Hospitality’s standards and values.

This role reports to the General Manager and supports housekeeping, laundry, and other operating areas. Candidates should have 2+ years in operations leadership and a hospitality degree as a preference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of property operations and leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management preferred
• CPO Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate daily department activities to ensure successful operation of facilities, services and amenities.
• Establish and review departmental standards, guidelines and objectives.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs and quality checks to drive exceptional service and guest satisfaction.
• Regularly reconcile inventory and issue supplies as needed.
• Utilize property management, reservations/booking channels, maintenance/internal communication systems, social media and marketing tools.
• Intervenes and documents guest or employee incidents as they occur.
• Maintain safety and security program compliance and adherence to policies.
• Collaborate with GM to create a positive work environment and staff scheduling.
• Support recruitment, training, coaching and performance development.
• Analyze occupancy and labor reports and approve vendor invoices.

Skills

Guest-focused leadership

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

CPO Certified

Tools

Property Management systems

CRM tools

Job description

Santee Lakes KOA Journey, 1268 Gordon Rd., Summerton, South Carolina, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Friday, September 25, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Blue Water Hospitality is a growing organization that is always looking for enthusiastic team members to join its journey!

Since its establishment in 2002, Blue Water has rapidly become a leader in the hospitality industry. We invest, develop, and manage RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. We have a range of accommodations, from cozy campsites to water parks to lavish hotel suites, and we pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences. If you share our passion for providing memorable guest experiences, we invite you to “Dive into Blue Water” and join our growing team!

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE: As a highly visible member of the property’s Leadership Team, the Operations Manager serves as a key liaison for property guests and functions as the General Manager's right-hand while also supporting Front Office operations and other operating departments, such as Housekeeping/Laundry. They will serve as a role model for Blue Water Hospitality’s mission, vision, and values and will work hands-on to maximize the property's overall efficiency and profitability.

• Full-time roles are eligible for Health benefits, 401K, and property discounts

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment
• Competitive with a strong desire to win
• Effectively communicates to a variety of audiences and can tailor communication appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments
• Effective use of computer software, sales tracking software, CRM tools, and social media tools

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Operational Management:
  • Monitor and evaluate all department daily activities to ensure the successful operation of property facilities, services, and amenities.
  • Establish and review departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives.
  • Conduct daily walk-throughs and quality checks to drive exceptional service and guest satisfaction at all points of contact, including pre-arrival, check-in/check-out, transportation, housekeeping, laundry, banquets, conference services, and maintenance.
  • Issue supplies and equipment as needed and regularly reconcile inventory to ensure proper supply levels.
  • Acts as a knowledgeable resource in property operational software such as Property Management systems, reservations or booking channels, maintenance or internal communication systems, social media, and marketing tools
  • Regularly intervenes, assists, and documents guest or employee incidents
  • Maintain the property’s compliance with the company’s safety and security program and ensure adherence to all company and brand policies, practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• People Management:
  • Partner with GM to create a positive work environment; Serve as a support resource for front-line staff in all departments.
  • Provides comprehensive scheduling and manages timekeeping for all related staff and departments.
  • Support all aspects of people leadership: recruitment, retention, training, coaching, and performance development.
  • Drive effective communication across all departments to ensure consistency, cohesiveness, and understanding of objectives and priorities.
• Budget Management:
  • Regularly assists the General Manager or related resource in budget analysis, monitoring, and expense management.
  • Analyze and evaluate property performance by compiling occupancy and labor reports and guest satisfaction index statistics.
  • Approve and process vendor invoices, complete bank deposits, audit cash banks, and perform other accounting-related functions as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides regular and reliable attendance

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH:

The Operations Manager reports to the General Manager.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• A minimum of 2 years of previous property operations and leadership experience with a large staff and a focus on exceptional guest service.
• A bachelor's degree in hospitality management or another related field is preferred.
• CPO Certified (preferred)
• An appropriate combination of education and work experience to support on-the-job effectiveness

WHAT IT TAKES (PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS):

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. Travel not to exceed 10% if needed.

Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.

Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.

Santee Lakes KOA Journey, 1268 Gordon Rd., Summerton, South Carolina, United States of America