Resort Manager

Highgate; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Educational opportunities / Tuition Re

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Leave programs

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Arizona seeks a Resort Manager for the Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas to lead day-to-day operations and deliver a refined luxury guest experience.

You will oversee Rooms, Food & Beverage, and Housekeeping, develop departmental leaders, sustain owner and guest relationships, and ensure compliance with Highgate standards while driving financial performance and staff engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive operations experience within luxury resort properties.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a comparable senior resort or hotel operations leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, profit‑and‑loss statements, revenue optimization, and expense controls.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, presentation, and public‑relations skills, with the ability to build high‑performing teams and productive stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Rooms, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping to ensure departments operate effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with resort and company standards.
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold Executive Committee and operational leaders accountable for service delivery, departmental performance, employee engagement, and execution of resort priorities.
• Customarily and regularly direct the work of department leaders and their teams and provide meaningful recommendations regarding hiring, performance management, advancement, discipline, and separation decisions.
• Conduct regular property walks and departmental reviews and coordinate corrective action with the appropriate Executive Committee leader.
• Ensure operational compliance with Highgate standards, brand requirements, health and safety practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as the senior resort leader during the Managing Director absence and provide direction during operational incidents, emergencies, and other business-critical situations.
• Support the Managing Director with strategic priorities, projects, assignments, and resort-wide initiatives.

Skills

Luxury hospitality

Executive leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Forecasting

Revenue optimization

Communication

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality Management

Job description

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

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Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

An authentic Arizona experience awaits at the Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villa's, where 40 lush acres and 50,000 square feet of flexible event space provide a perfect, palm-lined retreat for family getaways, business meetings and milestone celebrations. Five pools, a full-service salon and day spa, and nearby championship golf set the stage for memorable experiences framed by elegant Spanish Mission-inspired architecture, fragrant gardens filled with desert flowers, and stunning views of Camelback and Mummy Mountain.

Overview

The Resort Manager works directly with the Managing Director and leads the day-to-day operations of the Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villa's to ensure an exceptional luxury guest experience, effective departmental performance, achievement of financial objectives, and compliance with company standards and applicable requirements. The Resort Manager provides strategic and operational oversight of Rooms, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping; develops and supports department leaders; strengthens owner and guest relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of Rooms, Food and Beverage, and Housekeeping to ensure departments operate effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with resort and company standards.
• Lead, coach, develop, and hold Executive Committee and operational leaders accountable for service delivery, departmental performance, employee engagement, and execution of resort priorities.
• Customarily and regularly direct the work of department leaders and their teams and provide meaningful recommendations regarding hiring, performance management, advancement, discipline, and separation decisions.
• Conduct regular property walks and departmental reviews and coordinate corrective action with the appropriate Executive Committee leader.
• Ensure operational compliance with Highgate standards, brand requirements, health and safety practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as the senior resort leader during the Managing Director absence and provide direction during operational incidents, emergencies, and other business-critical situations.
• Support the Managing Director with strategic priorities, projects, assignments, and resort-wide initiatives.

Financial and Business Performance

• Partner with the Managing Director and department leaders to maximize revenue opportunities while maintaining luxury service and operational standards.
• Ensure operational departments adhere to approved budgets, forecasts, financial controls, labor plans, and expense-management expectations.
• Review departmental and resort financial performance, identify variances and opportunities, and direct timely corrective action.
• Ensure financial reviews, forecasts, business plans, and corporate-directed programs are completed accurately and on schedule.

Culture and Team Development

• Engage, motivate, empower, and develop the resort’s operational team while leading by example and reinforcing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across operating and support departments through strong relationships and open communication.
• Identify leadership development and succession opportunities and support the growth and retention of high-performing employees.
• Reinforce a culture of luxury service, safety, respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive operations experience within luxury resort properties, including a Rooms Division background & Food & Beverage background.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a comparable senior resort or hotel operations leadership role.
• Demonstrated success developing leaders and teams and achieving luxury service, guest satisfaction, operational, and financial objectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of resort operations, budgeting, forecasting, profit‑and‑loss statements, revenue optimization, and expense controls.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, presentation, and public‑relations skills, with the ability to build high‑performing teams and productive stakeholder relationships.
• Passion for luxury hospitality and delivering personalized, refined, and responsive guest service.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to analyze operational and financial information, establish priorities, and make timely decisions.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business and operational needs.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly use a computer and keyboard and communicate effectively through speaking, hearing, reading, and writing.
• Frequently sit, stand, and walk throughout indoor and outdoor resort areas; use hands for grasping and fine manipulation; and reach, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, and pull as needed.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally; may occasionally assist with items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas, food and beverage outlets, back‑of‑house areas, grounds, and event spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and financial future.

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based In Washington

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

For Employees Based In Colorado

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

For Employees Based In California

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non‑supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.

Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.

Posting Date

This job opening was posted on Sept. 10th, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.