Vice President of Operations

COREcruitment Ltd; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Vice President of Operations in Miami, FL. This VP-level role will lead the U.S. expansion for a highly successful international hospitality brand, shaping growth and setting the operational standard for new openings and ongoing performance.

You will partner with ownership and senior leadership, building the infrastructure, culture and leadership teams to scale quickly while maintaining exceptional guest experience and service standards.

Qualifications

• Proven senior hospitality leader with multi-unit oversight.
• Track record of openings and managing P&Ls.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience building senior leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. operational strategy and execution.
• Oversee new openings from development through launch.
• Build scalable operational systems, standards and processes.
• Partner with ownership, culinary, development and design teams.
• Develop and recruit senior leadership teams.
• Drive exceptional guest experience and service standards.
• Own budgets, KPIs, forecasting and performance.
• Shape the brand's U.S. expansion culture and model.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-unit leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Job description

Vice President of Operations

Miami, FL | $250,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly successful international hospitality brand as it enters an ambitious new chapter of growth across the United States.

This is a VP-level leadership opportunity for an accomplished hospitality operator who wants to help build something from the ground up. Working closely with ownership and senior leadership, you will play a central role in establishing the U.S. operation, opening new locations and creating the infrastructure to support significant future growth.

From early-stage development and pre-opening strategy through to opening, stabilization and expansion, you will have a genuine opportunity to shape how the brand grows and operates in North America.

The Opportunity

• Lead U.S.operational strategy and execution
• Oversee new openings from development through launch and beyond
• Build scalable operational systems, standards and processes
• Partner closely with ownership, culinary, development and design teams
• Build, recruit and develop high-performing leadership teams
• Drive exceptional guest experience and service standards
• Own budgets, KPIs, forecasting and operational performance
• Help establish the culture and operating model for the U.S.business
• Play a key role in shaping the brand's long-term expansion strategy

About You

We're looking for a proven senior hospitality leader with experience across luxury hospitality, fine dining or highly regarded restaurant groups.

You’ll bring:

• Strong multi-unit operational leadership experience
• A proven track record of successful openings
• Experience managing significant P&Ls and complex operations
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Experience building and developing senior leadership teams
• An entrepreneurial, hands‑on approach
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the operation
• A genuine passion for hospitality, people and building exceptional businesses

This is a rare opportunity to join an established international brand at the beginning of its U.S.expansion and have a meaningful influence on its future growth.