Operating Partner, Hospitality and Leisure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver market insights on bolt-on opportunities, the competitive landscape, and valuation context within the subsector.

• Facilitate introductions to founders, family owners, and senior executives within the established network.

• Assess confidential information memoranda and management presentations for sector-specific operational compatibility and risk evaluation.

• Engage in private equity sponsor pitches when the subsector and operational expertise are pertinent.

• Offer operational due diligence insights on prospective companies.

• Guide the Fireclay team on positioning and messaging for sponsor outreach and sourcing initiatives.

• Collaborate with the Fireclay team on specific deals where your domain expertise adds value.

• Assist in deal engagements typically lasting from three to twelve months on a deal-specific basis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience as Regional VP, COO, President, or CEO at a multi-unit hospitality, leisure, or fitness organization, preferably with private equity backing.

• A minimum of fifteen years in multi-unit operations with direct responsibility for unit-level P&L.

• Proficient understanding of unit economics, labor dynamics, real estate, and the operational drivers that enable multi-unit expansion.

• An established network of connections with founders, family owners, senior executives, and private equity professionals within the subsector.

• Ability to represent Fireclay professionally to private equity sponsors and target company management.

• Discretion in managing non-public information and competitive intelligence.

• Openness to work on a flexible per-engagement basis without fixed hours or commitments.

• A resume or LinkedIn URL.

• A brief statement outlining subsector focus and two or three relevant operational engagements or transactions.

• Two or three reference contacts.

🏝️ Benefits

• Independent contractor arrangement under a 1099 structure.

• Success fees per deal on closed engagements where you provide significant contributions.

• Optional retainer for active sourcing tasks.

• Equity participation available for selected strategic engagements.

• No fixed hours or minimum time obligations.

• Flexible engagement arrangements.

• Minimal, deal-specific travel requirements.