Job Description

Director of Portfolio Operations – Hospitality & Ranch Assets

Location - Colorado-based (within ~200 miles of Denver) with frequent travel across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and the Mountain West

Role Overview

Y Recreation is building a differentiated portfolio of ranch and nature-immersive hospitality properties across the Mountain West. These assets operate as premium, low-density VRBO-style experiences , designed for discerning guests who value privacy, land stewardship, and exceptional execution.

The Director of Portfolio Operations – Hospitality & Ranch Assets owns field execution, operating performance, and asset-level results across the portfolio. The role applies a Private Equity–style asset management mindset to hospitality and ranch operations—ensuring properties are impeccably maintained, guest experiences are consistently excellent, and both operating and capital decisions are executed with discipline.

This role prioritizes on-site execution and physical presence at assets , with digital tools and reporting used to support strong field operations—not replace them.

This is a high-autonomy, high-accountability role for an operator who wants real ownership, significant responsibility, and a fast growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Portfolio & Asset Operations

• Act as the owner’s representative for a growing portfolio of ranch and hospitality properties
• Maintain assets to investment-grade standards , not minimum short-term rental thresholds

Oversee:

• Preventative maintenance and property condition
• Seasonal readiness (winterization, peak-season preparation, re-openings)
• Land, structures, utilities, access roads, and critical infrastructure
• Identify operational improvements that enhance guest experience and reduce long-term operating risk

2. Capital Improvements & Light Renovations (CapEx)

• Oversee capital improvement projects and light renovations , including:
• Cabin refreshes and interior upgrades
• Furnishing, staging, and hospitality-driven enhancements
• Targeted infrastructure improvements within existing asset footprints

Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure:

• Projects remain on budget and on schedule
• Work aligns with hospitality standards and long-term asset quality
• This role does not involve zoning, entitlements, or large scale ground-up development

3. Hospitality Execution & Guest Experience

• Ensure consistent delivery of premium guest experiences across all properties

Oversee operational readiness for every stay:

• Cleanliness, presentation, amenities, and arrival experience
• Rapid issue resolution when challenges arise
• Coordinate with caretakers, housekeeping teams, and service vendors
• Drive consistently strong guest satisfaction and Premium Host performance

4. VRBO Listing, Booking & Revenue Management

• Own VRBO platform performance across the portfolio

Manage and optimize:

• Property listings (accuracy, photography standards, descriptions, amenities)
• Booking calendars and availability
• Nightly rates, minimum stays, and seasonal pricing
• Monitor demand patterns and booking velocity to inform pricing decisions
• Balance revenue optimization with guest quality and asset preservation
• While pricing tools or third-party support may be utilized, this role retains ownership of pricing decisions, availability strategy, and guest mix , informed by on-the-ground knowledge of each asset

5. Portfolio Operations & Asset Management Discipline

• Apply a portfolio-level operating framework across all assets

Monitor and manage:

• Property-level operating expenses
• Vendor contracts and performance
• Recurring maintenance and cost drivers

Provide clear insights to leadership:

• Asset-level risks and opportunities
• Cost efficiency and standardization opportunities
• Operational priorities as the portfolio scales

6. Field Leadership & Relationship Management

• Travel frequently to properties to ensure standards are being met

Build trusted relationships with:

• Local caretakers and on-site support
• Trades, land managers, and service vendors
• Represent the company with professionalism, discretion, and stewardship in rural communities

Who This Role Is For

This role is ideal for a high-performing, growth-minded operator who thrives in dynamic environments and wants real responsibility.

Strong Background Fits

• Private Equity portfolio operations or asset management
• Family office real-asset or hospitality oversight
• Multi-property hospitality or experiential travel operations
• Premium short-term rental portfolio management

Core Traits & Mindset

• Ownership mentality—treats assets like their own
• Comfortable being on-site, in the field, and hands-on
• Growth-oriented, intellectually curious, and execution-focused
• Highly organized, decisive, and vendor-savvy
• Willing to travel regularly and solve problems in real time
• Aligned with stewardship, quality, and long-term thinking

This role is best suited for operators who value physical presence and execution. Candidates seeking desk-based, remote-only, or analytics-only roles will not be a fit.

Experience & Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in operations, asset management, or hospitality oversight
• Experience managing multiple assets simultaneously
• Direct experience with VRBO and/or Airbnb listings and pricing
• Proven vendor and contractor management capability
• Willingness to travel regularly across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and the Mountain West
• Colorado-based or willing to relocate within ~200 miles of Denver

Compensation & Growth

• Base Salary: $170,000 – $195,000
• Bonus: Performance-based (asset condition, guest satisfaction, revenue performance, cost discipline)
• Career Upside: Expanded portfolio responsibility and long-term leadership growth as the platform scales

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Real ownership of a high-quality, growing hospitality portfolio
• Direct influence over operations, CapEx execution, and revenue performance
• Family-office-backed platform with a long-term orientation
• Fast learning curve, autonomy, and visible impact
• Work that blends field execution with strategic thinking

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