Area Hotel Operations Analyst

Performance Hospitality; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Hospitality is seeking an Area Hotel Operations Analyst to evaluate operational and financial performance across its Fort Lauderdale properties. You will partner with general managers and department leaders to conduct audits, monitor KPIs, and drive improvements in guest experience and profitability.

Responsibilities include preparing consolidated dashboards, performing labor-cost analysis, and implementing action plans with cross-property teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, reporting, auditing, finance, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of hotel operating departments, service standards, labor productivity, and performance measures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regularly among properties.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Accounting, Hospitality, Analytics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property audits and departmental reviews to assess compliance with company standards and procedures, identify operational gaps and root causes, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• KPI monitoring: establish definitions, targets, and reporting practices; track performance against targets, budgets, and prior periods; verify data accuracy and investigate variances.
• Prepare consolidated dashboards and reports comparing results across hotels and present practical recommendations.
• Labor analysis: review staffing, schedules, overtime, labor costs, and productivity against occupancy and forecasts; propose adjustments.
• Financial analysis: evaluate fiscal impact of inefficiencies and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost control.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Auditing

Finance

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PMS

POS

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

# Area Hotel Operations AnalystB Ocean Resort - Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316## OverviewSalary Range$1.00 - $1.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionPHM is seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Area Hotel Operations Analyst to evaluate operational and financial performance, guest experience, and quality standards across its portfolio of hotels.Reporting to the Area General Manager, the Area Hotel Operations Analyst supports property leadership in strengthening operational consistency, accountability, and performance across several hotels. The role partners with General Managers, Assistant General Managers, and department leaders across Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Engineering through operational reviews, KPI analysis, reporting, labor analysis, training coordination, and follow-through.**Key Responsibilities*** **Operational reviews:** Conduct property audits and departmental reviews to assess compliance with company standards and procedures, identify operational gaps and root causes of recurring performance issues, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.* **KPI monitoring and analysis:** Help establish consistent departmental KPIs, targets, definitions, and reporting practices. Track performance against targets, budgets, and prior periods; verify data accuracy and timely reporting; investigate variances; and highlight issues requiring leadership attention.* **Performance reporting:** Prepare consolidated dashboards and reports comparing results across hotels, identifying trends, and presenting practical recommendations.* **Labor analysis:** Review staffing levels, schedules, overtime, labor costs, and productivity against occupancy, business volume, forecasts, and budgets. Recommend adjustments with hotel leadership to support efficiency and service.* **Financial analysis:** Evaluate the fiscal impact of operational inefficiencies and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cost control, and resource utilization.* **Improvement planning:** Work with property and department leaders to identify the causes of operational issues, develop action plans, and measure the effectiveness of corrective actions.* **Action tracking:** Maintain action trackers, monitor deadlines, follow up with responsible leaders, and escalate unresolved issues to the Area General Manager.* **Training coordination:** Identify training needs through audits, KPI results, and guest feedback. Coordinate training with department leaders and track completion and effectiveness.* **Process consistency:** Support the development, documentation, and consistent application of operating procedures, reporting requirements, and controls across hotels.* **Guest experience analysis:** Review guest feedback, complaints, and service scores to identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve satisfaction.* **Leadership support:** Provide general operational and analytical support to hotel leadership, including meeting preparation, special projects, issue resolution, and coordination of company initiatives.* **Cross-property coordination:** Share effective practices, facilitate communication, and support improvement efforts across properties and departments.## Qualifications* Experience in data analysis, reporting, auditing, finance, and process improvement.* Working knowledge of hotel operating departments, service standards, labor productivity, and performance measures, with the ability to learn company procedures and brand requirements.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data, investigate variances, and translate findings into practical recommendations.* Excellent organizational, project coordination, follow-up, and reporting skills with strong attention to detail.* Ability to support hotel leaders, coordinate action plans, and follow up on commitments while maintaining collaborative working relationships, including with colleagues who do not report to this role.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to identify process gaps and develop practical solutions.* Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data presentation; proficiency with Word and Outlook.* Familiarity with hotel systems such as PMS, POS, labor-management, payroll, or reporting platforms; ability to learn new systems and work with data from multiple sources.* Ability to travel regularly among the properties.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Hospitality, Analytics, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.