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 operations
Build and support senior management teams, ensuring operational excellence
Implement SOPs and operational frameworks across all functions
Lead growth initiatives: expansion, acquisitions, and new revenue streams
Maintain high functional service levels aligned with the luxury brand
Hands-on leadership, working with teams and owners on key decisions
Deliver 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 bonus
Proven record in operational management, business growth, and profitability
Comfortable running day-to-day operations and problem-solving
Strong financial acumen and experience with multi-revenue businesses
Entrepreneurial, hands-on, able to work with creative leadership
Ambitious 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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