Area Director of Operations Full Time NEW

About the Role

• Seeking a multi-unit hotel leader who has already proven they can lead General Managers—and is ready to scale that impact across a growing portfolio in the USA

• We are seeking a Area Director of Operations to lead a portfolio of branded hotels across major city centers.

• You will drive the Multi-unit hotel performance and empower the General Managers, steering them toward achieving both operational and strategic objectives.

• Providing strong team leadership, ensuring unwavering quality assurance, and executing strategic business plans

• Orchestrating effective sales and marketing strategies, managing financial resources astutely, enhancing organizational communication, and promoting brand in local markets.

• To obtain P&L results and properties’ financial performance, brand compliance, and deliver total guest satisfaction.

• You don’t just run hotels; you build teams, take care of problems before they surface, and know where the company’s margins are hiding in a P&L.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of multiple hotel properties

• Lead and develop Hotel General Managers (direct reports)

• Drive revenue, profitability, and cost control across portfolio

• Analyze and manage hotel P&L statements and budgets

• Ensure compliance with brand standards

• Conduct regular property visits and operational audits

• Improve guest satisfaction scores and service delivery

• Implement operational strategies to increase performance

• Full operational oversight of multiple hotel properties

• Guest satisfaction and hotel brand compliance execution

• Coaching and development of on-property leadership teams

• Financial discipline, reporting, and performance follow-through

• Consistent property visits and team engagement

Required Qualifications

• A few years of experience as a Area Director of Operations mentoring experience

• Individuals with current East Coast experience are preferred for this position

• Excellent financial and P&L management experience

• Proven management abilities to lead and develop General Managers

• Background in hotel management companies or multi-property ownership groups

• Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Negotiable and competitive with bonuses based on results, with other excellent company benefits

About the Company.

A growing US base hotel ownership and management company, known for strong operational leadership and brand alignment in its market segment. Only individuals with current or recent multi-unit hotel leadership experience will be considered.

If you think that you have the regional hotel management expertise, skills, and knowledge, please forward your complete resume in WORD format, with a detailed cover letter to the attention of: Robin Sheardown, Executive Vice President at: robin@renardinternational.com. All submissions will be kept totally confidential.

Kind regards,

Robin Sheardown

Executive Vice President

RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS

Tel: (1) 416 364 8325, ext. 251 robin@renardinternational.com www.renardinternational.com www.renardnewsletter.com

For over 56 years, we have assisted the Hospitality Industry by matching our Clients’ Management Talent Requirements and Meeting our Applicants’ Career Aspirations.”