Destination Manager, Portes du Soleil (CDI)

Eterniti is the leading operator of vacation rentals in iconic holiday destinations, led by a passion for excellence, authentic adventures, and hospitality. With over €2 billion in assets under management, we operate 800+ chalets, villas and apartments under 3 consumer brands: Emerald Stay (our 4* brand), Bo House (our 5* brand) and Verbier Exclusive (our palace brand). Our guests can discover our properties in more than 25 exceptional destinations across Europe and North America.
At Emerald Stay, our on-site team is the engine that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes for our guests. We’re looking for a sharp, positive, solution-oriented and proactive person to join us and manage the largest Emerald Stay destination comprising a portfolio of 60+ properties.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following.
Team Management:
- Lead a high-performing local team of seasonal staff. Your approach is an empowering, trust-based leadership style with high autonomy.
- Drive performance through clear objectives and regular feedback.
- Actively support individual growth and skill expansion.
- Foster a strong service culture and team engagement.
- Lead through change and scaling phases.
Quality and Operations Management:
- Represent Emerald Stay locally.
- Ensure quality and brand standards are maintained.
- Ensure maintenance needs are met - you understand the technical ins and outs of a property and are comfortable developing a network of maintenance providers.
- Manage relationships with key providers and partners - maintain excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
- Develop new partnerships with local providers and partners.
- Continuously share recommendations on the optimization of our operations.
- Participate in property inspections prior to arrivals and post departures.
- Participate in linen management and stock management.
Guest Relationship Management:
- Participate in guest visits.
- Share local recommendations, in particular genuine and off-the-beaten path activities.
- Ensure specific guest needs are met: VIP treatment, baby equipment requirement, etc.
- Upsell services to guests.
- Intervene in case of guest emergency, when situations escalate.
Owner Relations Management:
- Manage relationships with the owners in your destination, in close cooperation with our Barcelona team.
- Integrate new signed properties in the Emerald Stay portfolio following our thorough property onboarding process, including an inventory creation, the coordination of a photoshoot, and much more.
Depending on the seasonality as well as your bandwidth, skills and interest, you may be involved with other aspects of our operations.
KEY INFORMATION ON THE POSITION
- Employment start: August 2026.
- Full-time permanent contract.
- Private accommodation will be provided.
- A computer and a professional cell phone will be provided.
- A professional vehicle may be provided.
- Access to our office in Morzine.
- Work days and work hours may vary, we work in hospitality.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who will thrive in a dynamically changing environment.
The must-haves:
- You are an entrepreneur at heart: you are not afraid of the unknown and you strive when things are challenging and require creative thinking as well as flexibility: you have a can-do attitude and are not afraid to take ownership.
- You have at least 5 years of work experience, with a minimum of 3 years managing hospitality operations, in the premium segment.
- You have a strong knowledge of Portes du Soleil and possibly an existing network there.
- You love interacting with guests and all types of partners and can naturally establish great relationships with people - your interpersonal and team collaboration skills are excellent.
- You have strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- You have experience in managing team members and enjoy it.
- You are comfortable speaking with HNWI (High Net Worth Individuals).
- You are good at managing stress and do not get easily overwhelmed.
- You are detail-oriented, open-minded and positive.
- You can multitask and work in an independent way.
- You speak and write French and English perfectly.
- You have a strong commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
The nice-to-haves:
- You have experience working at a fast-growing company and understand that your responsibilities will evolve quickly as the company grows.
- You have a degree in hospitality management.
- You have worked with Mews before, our Property Management System.
- You are passionate about hospitality and innovation in the industry.
- You speak any other language.
ABOUT US
We offer a work environment that values and empowers people while fostering personal development. Our culture is dictated by the following values:
- Make Mistakes - We foster a creative environment where the best ideas win, where it is okay to make mistakes and unacceptable not to learn from them.
- Question - We don't accept the status quo and look for ways to leverage technology while empowering people.
- Speak Up - We are true people who give honest feedback, who are not afraid to share opinions and who don't talk behind one's back.
- Think Big - While staying humble, we aim for the stars and work towards established goals and metrics.
- Don’t Compromise - We are obsessed with quality, like a Swiss watchmaker.
- Care - We care about our team members, our partners and our clients, and make our passion and our work one and the same.
Oh, we’ve got perks.
- Emerald Stay membership:
- All-year-round discount of 10% off on Emerald stays
- Discount of 50% off on Emerald stays during low season, on selected properties
- Discount on services in all our destinations
- Quarterly performance bonus linked to personal objectives
- Birthday off
- Well-being program: we will contribute up to 300€ annually to your wellbeing expenses from 1st anniversary
- Coaching program for Supervisor level and above from 1st anniversary
- Team member referral program
- Property referral program
- Regular optional team events
Ready to join?
If you're willing to bring your creativity, passion for service, and high-energy vibe to Emerald Stay, we want to hear from you. Apply today and let's start this exciting journey together!