President, Alternative Lodging

The opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is seeking a President for our Alternative Lodging portfolio. The President of Alternative Lodging will be responsible for bringing the Waybound brand and Explorer Cabin development strategy to life. This includes refining and executing the strategy, ensuring accountability for guest experience, active engagement with internal and external partners, brand execution, and managing board and capital partner relationships. Success for this leader will be measured by the successful execution of the strategy to achieve the alternative lodging growth targets.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $219,300 - $301,500 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What We Offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
  
  

What will you do?

• Responsible for the refinement and execution of the Waybound cabin strategy to achieve financial targets
• With input from the board and capital partners, this leader has full decision-making authority for the execution of the Waybound strategy
• Build and lead the team required to execute the short-term and long-term strategy for Waybound
• Manage relationships with investment partners, the board, Delaware North, and external support providers.
  
  

More About You

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience
• 10-15 years’ executive level experience in developing and executing lodging strategies across multiple operating locations
• Demonstrated results in developing, implementing, and growing new lodging concepts that generate new revenue channels while enhancing guest experience
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to work across a matrixed organization with multiple key stakeholders in a collaborative manner
• Proven ability to manage and develop a team
  
  

Who We Are

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.