Vice President of Hospitality

Transwestern; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Granduca Houston invites an experienced general manager to lead our luxury property and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee rooms, F&B, and events, shaping service standards with a focus on brand alignment and operational excellence.

Collaborate closely with culinary and F&B leaders to drive profitability, capital projects, and asset value. Seek growth opportunities and mentor senior teams while maintaining a guest‑centric culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years hotel leadership experience; 3+ years as GM or Hotel Manager in luxury/upscale settings.
• Strong experience in F&B operations (restaurant and banquet).
• Experience with openings, renovations, or development initiatives and ownership collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across all hotel departments.
• Oversee rooms, F&B, and events with strong guest experience focus.
• Lead and evolve food and beverage strategy in partnership with culinary leadership.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and disciplined budget management.
• Partner with ownership and asset management on financial and ROI initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

F&B operations

P&L management

Budgets & forecasting

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Join the team at Hotel Granduca and help create unforgettable experiences in the heart of Houston, Texas. As a luxury boutique hotel and a proud Transwestern Hospitality Group property, Hotel Granduca blends timeless European elegance with warm Texas hospitality. We offer exciting hotel careers and hotel jobs for individuals who are passionate about service, creativity, and excellence. Here, your talent is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful impact—every day. If you’re inspired by exceptional service and a culture rooted in teamwork, professionalism, and pride in delivering memorable guest experiences.

POSITION SUMMARY: POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across all hotel departments, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, brand alignment, and consistent service excellence. Oversee all aspects of the property, including rooms, food and beverage, and events, while fostering a high-performing, accountable, and service-driven culture. Lead and evolve the food and beverage strategy, including restaurant operations, banquets, in-room dining, and events, in close partnership with culinary and F&B leadership. Ensure seamless execution of service standards and SOPs, delivering a refined and consistent luxury experience across all guest touchpoints. Serve as the public face of the hotel, building strong relationships with guests, clients, and the community to enhance reputation and market presence. Drive financial performance through revenue growth, profitability, and disciplined management of budgets, forecasts, labor, and P&L. Identify and execute revenue and value-enhancing opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, and events, including innovative programming and activations. Partner closely with ownership and asset management on financial performance, capital planning, ROI-driven initiatives, and long-term asset positioning. Contribute to broader business planning, underwriting, and strategic decision-making beyond day-to-day operations. Recruit, develop, and mentor leadership talent while promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and recognition. Partner with sales, marketing, and PR to drive demand, strengthen brand positioning, and ensure a cohesive, elevated guest experience. Support major capital projects, renovations, and development initiatives, while identifying opportunities to enhance asset value and operational efficiency. Act as a key stakeholder of THG, continuing to develop Hotel Granduca into a premier luxury hotel in the Houston market as well as supporting THG in future growth and development initiatives/opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience: 10+ years of hotel leadership; 3+ years as a General Manager or Hotel Manager in luxury/upscale environments Strong success in food & beverage operations (restaurant and banquet) Experience in boutique/independent or luxury branded hotels Exposure to hotel openings, renovations, or development initiatives and ownership collaboration required

Technical Skills: Expertise in P&L management, budgeting, labor strategy, and revenue optimization Strong understanding of luxury service standards and operations Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel)

Personal Skills: Executive presence with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams Strategic, hands‑on leader with focus on guest experience and operational excellence Service‑driven with a passion for hospitality, design, and culture

ABOUT US

Transwestern’s Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion – not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Different backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients. Strategic human capital planning combined with development initiatives foster a work environment that celebrates uniqueness and champions the achievements attained through collaboration.

Please note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it.

TEAMWORK APPROACH

A detailed list of position responsibilities has been developed so that expectations are clearly communicated. However, it is rarely possible to provide a list that will capture all possible projects and assignments. Team members are expected to assist with additional assignments that may be requested by direct supervisors, and to lend assistance to other members of the team, when appropriate.

WORK SHIFT: LOCATION: Houston, TX

WORK SHIFT: LOCATION: Houston, TX

ABOUT US

Transwestern’s Guiding Principles are woven into the fabric of our firm and underscore the value of each individual team member. We embrace inclusion – not only as the right thing to do, but as a reflection of who we are. It is our responsibility and heartfelt desire to create an environment that elevates the human spirit and brings out the best in everyone. Different backgrounds, life experiences and cultures shape our individual perspectives and ultimately generate the best results for our clients. Strategic human capital planning combined with development initiatives foster a work environment that celebrates uniqueness and champions the achievements attained through collaboration.

Please note that all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. In addition, your employment with Transwestern is subject to successfully passing a drug screen check prior to your starting with the Company along with satisfactory references.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have your story. We want to hear it.

#HG Transwestern is a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm dedicated to serving investors, partners and clients through expertise in investment, development, brokerage and property management. Our experience spans diverse property types, including logistics, multifamily, retail, mixed‑use, healthcare, office, data centers, hotel, and life sciences. Across 35 offices nationwide, our team is united by a culture that cultivates agility, mutual trust and high performance. Learn more at transwestern.com and @Transwestern.