Director of Operations
Central California
A well established, multi business hospitality and retail destination is looking for a Director of Operations to lead its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to run point across several distinct business lines under one roof.
You'll own day to day operations across the property, set the standards that keep guest experience consistent no matter which part of the business someone walks into, and work directly with the CEO and executive team to turn strategic goals into real operational plans. That means budgets and P&L ownership across departments, pricing and margin decisions, safety and compliance across retail, food service, and lodging, and building out the team structure and training programs that let each business unit run well without you having to be everywhere at once.
This role suits someone who has run multi entity operations before, ideally across hospitality, and who's comfortable being hands on with both the P&L and the people. You'll need real financial fluency, the ability to lead a large and varied team, and genuine interest in the kind of guest first culture that makes a destination like this one worth visiting again and again.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field (MBA a plus).
At least 8 years in multi departmental operations, including 5+ in a senior leadership role within hospitality, retail, or property management.
Strong track record managing budgets, forecasting, and margin improvement. Experience leading diverse teams across multiple business functions.
Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Hoxton Circle is a specialist search and recruitment firm that connects top-tier talent with standout opportunities across Accounting & Finance, HR, and Strategic Leadership.
Since 2016, we’ve partnered with private equity firms, PortCos, high-growth ventures, and established enterprises to deliver permanent, interim, and project-based hiring solutions nationwide—with a physical presence in New York, California, Texas, and Florida.
We’re boutique by design and high-touch by nature. Whether it’s a CFO hire, a finance transformation lead, or building out an executive team post-transaction, we work fast—without compromising quality.
Our Executive & Strategic Search practice is a core pillar of what we do.
We support clients with senior-level appointments that drive growth, improve control, and shape culture. From first-time CFOs and CHROs in PE-backed environments to transformation leaders in complex, multi-entity organizations—we help identify leaders who do more than check boxes. They create momentum.
With decades of executive search experience across the team, we bring the insight, instincts, and network it takes to deliver results where others fall short.
We cut through the noise of today’s market with a consultative, insight-driven approach that balances speed, discretion, and rigor. The result? Talent that sticks, performs, and elevates.
Roles we specialize in include:
CFO, Head of Finance, VP Finance, Finance Director, Controller, FP&A Lead, Technical Accounting, Transformation & Systems, HR Leadership, and other senior strategic hires.
At Hoxton Circle, we don’t just recruit—we advise, connect, and elevate. Because great hiring decisions aren’t just operational—they’re transformational.
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