One&Only Moonlight Basin
A DC Global Talent Case Study
Pre-Opening Recruitment | Montana, USA
The Brief
DC Global Talent was engaged to staff the first One&Only resort in the United States, an ultra-luxury property in Montana. As the flagship Alpine property for this brand, the resort demanded exceptional leadership talent with deep expertise in both Alpine and luxury hospitality to ensure a successful pre-opening phase and seamless launch.
The Challenge
Sourcing highly specialized leadership roles in a remote alpine location
Ensuring candidates had both luxury hospitality experience and alignment with One&Only’s service standards
Managing an accelerated timeline to meet the property’s pre-opening schedule
Coordinating candidate relocation and onboarding for a geographically limited talent pool
Our Approach
DC Global Talent delivered results through a strategic and personalized recruitment process:
Targeted Luxury Search – Leveraged our global network to identify candidates with alpine and luxury experience
Rigorous Screening – Conducted multi-stage assessments for technical expertise, leadership capability, and cultural fit
Dedicated Hiring Support – Provided personalized guidance to both candidates and client throughout the process
The Results
DC Global Talent successfully placed key leadership roles ahead of launch:
9/11 positions successfully filled
4 critical leadership positions filled
100% retention rate for all placed executives
14-day average placement timeline from brief to offer acceptance
Key Leadership Positions:
Human Resource Director – Built the resort’s staffing infrastructure and culture from the ground up
Director of Revenue Management – Developed pricing strategy and maximized financial performance
Food & Beverage Director – Oversaw multiple dining venues, maintaining One&Only’s culinary standards
Leisure Sales Manager – Established the resort’s presence and booking pipeline within the luxury segment
The DC Global Talent Advantage
Discover why luxury brands around the world trust DC Global Talent
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Exclusive focus on luxury hospitality recruitment, delivering deep market insight and access to top-tier talent.
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A network of 300,000+ professionals across key hospitality markets worldwide.
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A proprietary 10-step assessment process evaluating both technical capability and cultural fit.
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Innovative video outreach designed to engage high-caliber passive candidates