Task Force Operations Manager
Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. Kasa has built a hospitality operating system that fundamentally improves the profitability of hospitality assets while delivering a high quality, digitally forward experience to guests. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to provide stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers alike. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations.
Unlike traditional hotel operators, we prioritize automation, AI-driven pricing, and data-driven decision-making to optimize revenue and improve guest experiences.
We are looking for an adaptable and hands-on Task Force Operations Manager to play a critical role in launching new hotel properties and supporting seamless transitions during property takeovers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at diagnosing and solving operational challenges, and takes pride in developing and inspiring teams to perform at their best.
The Task Force Operations Manager will spend extended time on-site during new property launches and transitions, ensuring smooth day-one operations by stabilizing property functions, supporting hiring efforts, and embedding Kasa's brand standards and culture of operational excellence. You will work hand-in-hand with Launch personnel, Portfolio Operations, and Hospitality Operationsboth in-market, on-property, and centralizedbuilding strong partnerships with leaders across these departments.
Acting as both a coach and a leader, you will guide property teams through critical early phases, stabilizing operations while empowering local leadership to succeed long after your departure.
In addition to supporting new property launches, you will also provide interim leadership coverage during property-level vacancies or transitions, ensuring operational stability and continuity of the guest experience. In these moments, you'll embed yourself in the day-to-day, supporting hiring, stabilizing operations, and stepping in as a trusted leader to meet the immediate needs of the property.
While the role is primarily focused on operational readiness and leadership coverage, you may also support on-site training delivery for property staff. This includes helping to deliver training contentwhether to new hires or existing Kasamigoswhen on-site for launches or interim coverage assignments. In these cases, you will serve as a bridge between training programs and on-the-ground execution, though training delivery will remain secondary to core operational responsibilities.
At Kasa, one of our core values is being a Hall of Fame Hostdelivering exceptional service in every interaction, creating memorable experiences for guests, and empowering teams to do the same. This role is ideal for a passionate hospitality professional who embodies a "guest-first" mentality, whether leading front-line teams or optimizing behind-the-scenes operations.
As a Task Force Operations Manager, you will :
- Serve as the operational backbone of new property launches and transitions, ensuring every property starts with excellence.
- Act as a trusted coach and leader, stabilizing day-to-day operations and empowering property teams to succeed.
- Provide interim leadership coverage during property-level vacancies, ensuring continuity of operations and guest experience.
- Support property hiring efforts and act as a hands-on operator until teams are fully stabilized.
- When necessary, support training delivery for on-site personnel, including new hires or existing team members, by helping implement training programs during launches or interim assignments.
- Represent Kasa's values on-site, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of accountability, collaboration, and hospitality.
Kasa's Values :
Feed two birds with one scone : We make the best use of our resources.Fearless Feedback : A growth mindsetapplied to ourselves, each other, and our workrequires consistent, honest input.Seek the root cause : We direct our inquiries and efforts toward the heart of the matter. We go beyond symptoms and solve the underlying problem.Hall of Fame Hosts : Genuine care and hospitality for everyone. We are not a familywe are a Hall of Fame team.On-Site Operations & Transition Support
Travel extensively to new properties and remain on-site for extended periods (several weeks at a time) to lead successful launches and transitions.Deliver hands-on operational leadership by modeling standards, stabilizing property functions, and reinforcing best practices.Champion Kasa's hospitality standards, ensuring every property embodies a culture of exceptional guest service.Interim Leadership Coverage
Step in to cover leadership vacancies, assuming operational management responsibilities until permanent leaders are in place.Provide continuity in guest experience and operational performance during transitional periods.Staff Development & Training Delivery (Secondary Scope)
When prioritized, deliver or assist with training content for new hires or existing staff during on-site assignments.Partner with centralized training teams to ensure materials are applied effectively in-market and provide feedback from the field.Reinforce training outcomes through operational shadowing, coaching, and mentorship of local leaders.Success in the Role
First 60 Days
Gain a deep understanding of Kasa's property operations, brand standards, and training programs.Build strong relationships with property leaders and central teams.Successfully complete your first property launch or interim assignment, ensuring operations are stabilized and teams supported.Provide early feedback on training content effectiveness when applied in-market.First Year
Consistently lead multiple property launches and transitions, ensuring smooth day-one operations.Demonstrate measurable improvements in operational readiness, team stability, and guest satisfaction.Establish yourself as a trusted leader for interim assignments, ensuring seamless coverage during property-level vacancies.Support training delivery where appropriate, helping to bridge centralized training design with local execution.Required Experience
5+ years of hospitality management experience, with exposure to hotels, resorts, or food & beverage environments in a supervisory, training, or task force role.Proven background in new property launches, takeovers, or operational stabilization.Experience stepping into interim or transitional leadership roles, with a proven ability to maintain operational excellence during vacancies.Familiarity with training delivery (preferred, but secondary to core operational management experience).Ideal Qualities
Operational Leader : Strong operator who can quickly stabilize new or transitioning properties.Coach : Skilled at reinforcing training content through shadowing, feedback, and on-the-ground support.Inspiring Communicator : Able to align diverse teams and foster open dialogue across stakeholders.Agile Operator : Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.Hospitality-Driven : Instinctively guest-first, with a deep passion for delivering operational excellence.Requirements
Ability to travel 7080% of the time and live on-site for extended periods (weeks at a time).Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences.Willingness to learn new systems, including PMS and other operational tech tools.What We Offer
Flexible extended time off between assignments (typically 9 days for every 21 days on-site).Competitive compensation and benefits package.Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and innovative organization.A chance to directly impact property launches, guest satisfaction, and the success of Kasa's broader portfolio.