Managing Director - Luxury Hospitality and leisure - London

Managing Director – Luxury Hospitality and leisure – London

Location - London, Salary £170,000 – £220,000 + Bonus

Future CEO Opportunity (18–24 months)

We are seeking a Managing Director to run a London-based smaller luxury hospitality, leisure business, with a clear pathway to CEO if the right person is in place. This role offers full operational ownership, working closely with the Founder and Creative Director, leading day-to-day operations, driving growth, and maintaining the brand’s high standards. Success in this role would require someone who had growth a business and can bring fresh ideas to this business and lead from the front

Applicants must come from a luxury hospitality background, ideally high-end hospitality, premium leisure, luxury leisure

The Managing Director Role

Run the entire London operation, managing day-to-day business with autonomy – MD – OD level Shape business strategy, including finance, marketing, and operationsBuild and support senior management teams, ensuring operational excellenceImplement SOPs and operational frameworks across all functionsLead growth initiatives: expansion, acquisitions, and new revenue streamsMaintain high functional service levels aligned with the luxury brandHands-on leadership, working with teams and owners on key decisionsDeliver financial and operational KPIs, driving strong commercial performance

The Ideal Candidate

MD, Operations Director, or Cluster/Regional Director in luxury hospitality Strong C-suite/senior leadership experience, ideally London and European markets is a bonusProven record in operational management, business growth, and profitabilityComfortable running day-to-day operations and problem-solvingStrong financial acumen and experience with multi-revenue businessesEntrepreneurial, hands-on, able to work with creative leadershipAmbitious to grow into CEO in 18–24 months

Please send your CV to me at Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666

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