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Business Head / VP - Hospitality

Business Head / VP - Hospitality

ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
8 days ago
Job description

About BLS International

BLS International, a trusted global partner for visa, consular, and citizen services, is embarking on a strategic diversification into the hospitality sector. With hotel acquisitions underway and more in the pipeline, we are building a world-class portfolio of hotel assets in key global markets. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a dynamic hospitality leader to shape and drive the end-to-end strategy, operations, and expansion of our hotel business.

Role Overview

This role designed for a forward-thinking executive with deep hospitality experience and commercial acumen. The incumbent will be responsible for the full lifecycle of hotel portfolio management — from financial performance and operational oversight to asset review and stakeholder reporting. You will be a key architect in building BLS's hospitality arm into a profitable, scalable, and globally recognized business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

  • Develop and execute a scalable operational strategy for the hospitality vertical aligned with BLS International's business objectives.
  • Drive strong financial and operational performance of all hotel assets through disciplined execution and proactive leadership.
  • Set performance targets, review KPIs regularly, and ensure that properties meet or exceed profitability benchmarks.
  • Build a differentiated hospitality portfolio through helping the top management in strategic acquisitions and asset optimization including appraisal of opportunities and negotiations.
  • Support the leadership team on investment decisions, market entry strategy, and brand development.

Acquisition, Integration & Expansion

  • Lead evaluation of potential acquisition targets : market research, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation.
  • Seamlessly integrate acquired assets into the BLS ecosystem.
  • Identify and act on opportunities for portfolio enhancement and diversification. (luxury, mid-scale, business, or leisure segments).
  • Obtaining Financial and Operational Data of Targets.
  • Analyzing and Presenting the case for approval.
  • Hiring Agencies / Firms for Financial and Legal Due Diligence.
  • Supervising the Legal and Financial Due Diligence with CFO BLS and his team.
  • Analyzing Reports of Due Diligence and Building Surveys.
  • Submitting reports for decision.
  • Implementing decisions taken by BLS about acquisition.
  • Completing and supporting formalities taking over assets acquired and onboarding them. in BLS set up.
  • Hotel Operations & Asset Management

  • Own the P&L for all operating and upcoming hotel assets.
  • Drive operational excellence across properties, ensuring service quality, guest experience, compliance, and brand consistency.
  • Establish scalable SOPs, performance benchmarks, and governance mechanisms.
  • Oversee revenue management strategies, pricing models, and cost controls to maximize profitability across hotel properties.
  • Leverage industry-standard Hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) to drive operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.
  • Monitor cost structures, procurement, and budgeting to ensure optimal financial health at the property level.
  • Identify opportunities for ancillary revenue generation and customer segmentation to improve overall yield.
  • Asset Review & Stakeholder Reporting

  • Conduct regular reviews of hotel assets to assess performance, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic inputs for investors, ownership groups
  • Work closely with legal, financial, and operational teams to ensure all compliance and stakeholder reporting is timely and accurate.
  • Team Leadership & Organizational Design

  • Build and lead a high-performance hospitality team including property GMs, operations heads, finance controllers, and support staff.
  • Drive a performance culture through clear KPIs, incentives, and capability development.
  • Foster a service-driven, innovation-oriented culture aligned with global hospitality standards.
  • External Engagements & Partnerships

  • Serve as the face of the hospitality business for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Forge strategic alliances with global hotel brands, travel companies, technology providers, and vendors.
  • Candidate Profile

    Experience & Credentials

  • 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality sector, ideally across multiple geographies.
  • Proven track record of managing large hotel portfolios or launching new hospitality businesses.
  • Strong command over hotel operations, financial planning, and performance management.
  • Deep understanding of hospitality economics, guest experience design, and digital transformation in hotels.
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    Skills Required

    Financial Modeling, Operational Excellence, Performance Management, Due Diligence, Market Research

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