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

  • "Nira reached out to me with an opportunity that perfectly fit my career path. I appreciated the strong communication and follow up from her. She made some recommendations along the way that helped me secure the role I was looking for. Thank you Nira for being such an influential part of my life journey!"

    Alicia Robertson
    Human Resource Director

  • "Nira and the team were great! From the moment they first reached out all the way to the end of the process, I felt they were there for me to help guide and support me along the way, and that they had my best interest at heart."

    Rui De Sousa Lopes
    Director of Food & Beverage

  • "Nira from DC Global was an incredible resource in finding my dream job in Montana. She gave excellent communication and consistently provided feedback and tips throughout the interview process that ultimately led to me accepting the role."

    Robert Charlock
    Director of Revenue Management

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The DC Global Talent Advantage

Discover why luxury brands around the world trust DC Global Talent

  • Exclusive focus on luxury hospitality recruitment, delivering deep market insight and access to top-tier talent.

  • A network of 300,000+ professionals across key hospitality markets worldwide.

  • A proprietary 10-step assessment process evaluating both technical capability and cultural fit.

  • Innovative video outreach designed to engage high-caliber passive candidates