Managing Director – Luxury Hospitality and leisure

COREcruitment London, England Posted Mar 12, 2026

Full Time
GBP 170,000 – GBP 220,000
Onsite
Senior

Job description

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
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