Regional Director of Operations - Florida

JOB SUMMARY: The Regional Director of Operations is responsible for providing multi-unit leadership across the Florida region.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Forecasting and Budgeting
• Ensures operational excellence for all hotels in portfolio; provides support, critique and guidance to hotels falling short of brand standards and/or company expectations
• Oversee brand Quality Assurance compliance and performance, approving action plans generated by hotels
• Collaborates with Vice President of Operations and corporate team in facilitating reporting and flow of information to ownership
• Facilitates cross-regional communication to enhance operations, share best practices and leverage organizational resources
• Participates in special projects and initiatives as assigned by Vice President of Operations, to include task force teams, due diligence and market analysis, new property openings and acquisitions
• Acts as liaison between hotel General Manager, Property Support Team and Ownership
• Acts as role model and provide guidance on company culture. Selects, develops, manages and leads management team members
• Guide, develop and implement policies, procedures and systems to enhance business operations
• Protect the company’s financial assets by reviewing hotel operations to ensure proper administration of company policies and procedures for handling cash, credit cards, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all other financial transactions
• Ensure the correct administration of company policies and procedures to safeguard the safety of guests and employees
• Conduct regular property inspections and visits
• Complete property visit reports and establish action plans for performance improvement as necessary

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in computer software
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and goal-oriented

REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred 
• Multi-unit experience preferred
• Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in hotel industry required
• Minimum 3 to 5 years General Manager experience required 
   
   

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must reside in Florida region 
• Travel is approximately 70% with overnight travel required
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Satisfactory criminal background screening required
• Professional references

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• Day-1 Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage 
• Valuable ancillary benefits 
• Generous paid time off 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Hotel team member discounts 
• Incentive-based earning potential
• And more!  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY

This position manages the assigned properties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to verbally communicate, listen, stand for long periods of time, ability to walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, some weekend work may be required.

EEO STATEMENT

In accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, Lodgco is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment.  This policy requires that all decisions involving hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and all other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under state, federal, or local law.  Lodgco also prohibits retaliation against any employee because the employee has engaged in an activity that is protected under state, federal, or local law.

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