Job Description
Hotel Curator Location:
Ocala, FL - Relocation Available Compensation:
$80,000+ (negotiable based on experience) + benefits Job Summary Our client is seeking a creative and hospitality-driven Hotel Curator to shape elevated guest experiences across a premier luxury hospitality destination. This role will lead the curation of atmosphere, guest journey, experiential programming, and lifestyle-driven touchpoints that define a high-end resort environment. Ideal for a hospitality professional with a strong background in luxury service, guest engagement, and operational execution, this opportunity offers the chance to create distinctive, memorable experiences within a high-visibility property focused on world-class hospitality. Job Responsibilities Curate and enhance the overall guest experience across hotel and resort properties. Develop experiential programming including wellness offerings, culinary experiences, entertainment, seasonal activations, and VIP guest experiences. Partner with hospitality and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of elevated guest experiences. Identify opportunities to enhance atmosphere, service delivery, and guest engagement throughout the property. Oversee the visual and experiential presentation of hotel public spaces and guest-facing environments. Collaborate with leadership, designers, artists, and vendors to support curated art, décor, ambiance, music, and lifestyle elements. Maintain consistency in luxury presentation and guest perception across all service touchpoints. Build partnerships with local businesses, artisans, chefs, entertainers, and wellness providers to create destination-driven guest experiences. Curate locally inspired amenities, products, and lifestyle offerings that enhance the overall guest journey. Support customized itineraries and elevated experiences for VIP guests and special visitors. Monitor guest feedback, reviews, and service trends to continuously improve hospitality experiences. Work cross-functionally with hotel operations, food & beverage, retail, events, and guest services teams. Maintain a visible presence throughout the property to ensure quality standards and guest satisfaction. Assist in implementing service and experience standards across the resort. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, lifestyle brands, guest experience, resort operations, or experiential hospitality. Strong understanding of luxury service standards and high-touch guest engagement. Experience in event programming, experiential marketing, concierge services, hospitality operations, or lifestyle curation preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility luxury environment. Creative mindset paired with strong operational and execution skills. Professional presence with exceptional attention to detail. Preferred Attributes Event and activation planning experience. VIP guest services or concierge background. Exposure to art, design, culinary, entertainment, or wellness programming. Experience building local partnerships and destination-based experiences. Why Join This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to play an integral role within a premier luxury hospitality destination known for elevated guest experiences, exceptional service, and immersive lifestyle-driven hospitality. The Hotel Curator will help shape memorable guest journeys while influencing the atmosphere, programming, and experience standards across a distinctive high-end resort environment.
