Managing Director

Overview

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Managing Director / General Manager – Hotel Oceana Santa Monica – #1 Hotel in Los Angeles, as voted by Travel + Leisure

This is not just a hotel job. This is an opportunity to lead one of the most celebrated luxury properties in Los Angeles. Hotel Oceana Santa Monica, a stunning oceanfront, all-suite hotel, reopened in July 2019 following a $35 million transformation. Recognized as the #1 Hotel in LA by Travel + Leisure, Oceana offers an unmatched guest experience, and now we’re looking for a hands-on, passionate, high-touch General Manager to lead our team into its next chapter of excellence.

The Role

As Managing Director / General Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of the property—leading by example and ensuring every corner of the hotel reflects the refined, boutique luxury our guests expect. You’ll be most focused on the Rooms Division—including valet, bell, front desk, housekeeping, and engineering / maintenance—where you will be relentless about detail, consistency, and five-star polish.

You won’t just manage the experience—you’ll be the experience. Greeting guests with genuine warmth. Ensuring every room looks brand new. Walking dinner service because you want to connect with every guest. Solving problems before they’re even noticed. You’ll be the face of Hotel Oceana—approachable, poised, and sincerely passionate about exceptional hospitality.

Who You Are

• A luxury hotel leader through and through, with a strong Rooms Division background (this is non-negotiable).
• A minimum of 3 years as General Manager (or #2 like Director of Operations, Hotel Manager, or Rooms Division Director) in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or resort—5-star preferred.
• Ideally local to the area and familiar with the luxury guest profile of Santa Monica and the broader LA market.
• Hands-on, not hands-off. This is not an office job. You’re on the floor, in the rooms, walking the halls, and interacting with guests daily.
• Committed to operational excellence and cost-effective leadership, with a strong grasp of labor productivity, team accountability, and brand standards.
• A people person at heart—high-touch, high-energy, emotionally intelligent, and someone guests remember by name.
• Understand this is a privately owned hotel : Family-managed, tightly run, and full of pride. You’ll need to operate independently and wear many hats. There is no large executive team here.

What You’ll Lead

What Else You Should Know

Final Word

This role is for someone who doesn’t just want to work in luxury hospitality — but lives for it. If you love being on the floor, solving problems, raising standards, delighting guests, and building a team that’s just as obsessed with the guest journey as you are — this is your stage.

Apply today. Then check your phone and email regularly — we’ll be reaching out to schedule interviews with qualified candidates soon.

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Work environment and physical demands :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, for employment in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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