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Global Hotel Group

Regional Director of Operations (ATL Market)

Global Hotel Group, Mcdonough, Georgia, United States, 30252


Position: REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (ATL Market)

Reports to:

President

Department:

Operations

Location:

Corporate Office

Classification:

Exempt

SUMMARY:

The Regional Director of Operations directs and monitors all short and long-term performance, objectives, and strategic planning initiatives for a specific portfolio of hotels. The Regional Director of Operations is responsible for the effective operational management of the hotels so that they achieve and exceed their forecasted revenue goals and guest satisfaction targets. Working in close partnership with the President and other management, The Regional Director of Operations will provide leadership for all hotels in their region, motivating managers and employees to carry out the mission. The Regional Director of Operations is accountable for directing and coordinating the resources, tasks, requirements, systems, and processes related to the day-to-day operations of the hotels, and for creating an energized and positive work environment that results in the delivery of exceptional guest service, and for identifying opportunities for further efficiencies.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Guide and direct hotel management in development, production, promotion, and financial aspects of the company’s services within assigned region

Work in conjunction with the General Managers to actively manage key property issues

Reviews individual hotel’s performances to analyze results and implements improvement where appropriate

Assist in the development of meaningful, achievable hotel budgets and other short and long- term hotel strategic goals

Plan, direct, and coordinate the service delivery of all operational departments in order to meet and exceed guest service expectations

Identifies and pinpoints opportunities, areas needing to be re-engineered, reorganized, restructured, down-sized, or eliminated

Ensure that costs are controlled throughout the operational departments and results are analyzed regularly to highlight problem areas and take appropriate action

Review and address guest feedback with hotel managers in order to achieve positive outcomes and high levels of customer satisfaction

Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the competition and finds opportunities for the hotel to exceed the competition

Hold regular briefings and communication meetings with the General Managers and other senior staff regularly to review financial performance and provide direction and support in developing strategies to grow revenue, create sales, enhance service, and improve quality

Review, analyze, and respond to performance metrics/data received from various reporting systems

Read, analyze, and interpret documents including financial reports such as P&L’s, balance sheets, general ledger’s and legal documents such as hotel contracts

Aid in preparation of financial forecasting, budgeting, and other strategic planning

Ensure all brand standards are in place and help implement any new or updated brand initiatives as needed

Track QA/brand visits and inspections and achieve outstanding results

Proactively maintain positive relationships with major brand contacts

Evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the Chief Operating Officer and other corporate staff as instructed

Adhere to all franchise procedures and regulations to assures each hotel adheres to standard operating procedures

Ensure hotels are properly maintained by following mandatory preventative maintenance plans and guidelines

Monitor and promote each hotel’s Risk Management efforts and monitor the effectiveness of their safety committees/teams

Consistently reinforces the focus and adherence to company standards, practices, policies, procedures, safety, and risk management

Monitor and maintain operation & overhead cost in order to maintain maximum revenue

Authorize expenditures and monitor cost controls with exceptional ability to control labor

Conduct area meetings on a quarterly, semi-annual, etc. basis

Visit each hotel in their region on a regular basis

Identify issues, answer complaints and resolves problems in a timely manner

Perform or monitor various investigations and/or audits as needed or as recommended by corporate

Directly involved with revenue management, pricing and sales and marketing of the hotels

Maintain a good understanding and promote successful implementation of hotels sales and marketing goals and initiatives

Ensure that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood

Hire, train, and provide career development for hotel management roles and conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback

Promote the development of internal talent for future management opportunities for the company’s succession planning program

Monitor, promote, and encourage the use of morning and/or afternoon meetings, one on one meetings, staff meetings, The Global Management culture and updated team member bulletin boards/dashboards

Other duties as assigned, which the associate is capable of performing

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree – Hospitality/Hotel Management preferred

Minimum 5 years work experience in hotel service dealing with multiple brands and units

Computer Knowledge/Skills: MS Office, strong excel skills, and knowledge of hotel property management systems

Highly focused and results driven

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Professional in appearance and presentation

Experience in developing and managing budgets and revenue proposals

Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate the team to achieve high levels of performance and exceed goals

Ability to connect with hourly team members during property visits to ensure training and tools are being provided to ensure the hotels’ success

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Strong conflict management skills with ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Demonstrate group presentation skills, conduct and orchestrate monthly, quarterly and annual meetings

Build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

Ability to multi-task and track completion dates to ensure timeliness

Extensive travel between hotels in assigned region and corporate office required

I have received, reviewed, and understand this job description. I further understand that I am responsible for the satisfactory execution of the functions and responsibilities described herein, under any and all conditions as described. I also acknowledge that this job description may change to add additional responsibilities as the company changes and/or grows. I understand failure to perform my job duties to expectations can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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