Boutique Hotel Task Force Lead – Onsite (Lodging)

Atira Hotels; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary housing

On-site lodging

Job summary

Atira Hotels in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Task Force Manager to provide on-site leadership during management transitions and staffing gaps. You will oversee operations across departments, guide teams, and ensure guest experiences meet boutique standards.

The role requires Hilton and full-service hotel experience, with flexibility for travel and a fast-paced schedule. Temporary assignment focuses on optimizing service, staffing, and performance with HR support.

Qualifications

• Prior hotel management experience with Hilton is required.
• Full-service hotel experience, including oversight of Food & Beverage operations.
• Experience as General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager, or Task Force Manager.
• Strong understanding of hotel operations, guest service, staffing, labor management, and financial controls.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a new property, systems, and team.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable using hotel property management systems, timekeeping platforms, and Microsoft Office.
• Boutique hotel experience and previous task force assignments are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel operations across Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and other hotel departments.
• Maintain a visible presence on-site and support departments during busy periods.
• Conduct daily property walks to identify service, cleanliness, maintenance, and safety concerns.
• Respond promptly to guest concerns and follow through on resolutions.
• Review guest feedback and work with leaders on improvements.
• Preserve personal service and attention to detail expected in a boutique hotel.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training with HR.
• Coach department leaders and staff on service expectations and accountability.
• Review staffing and schedules against occupancy and events.
• Monitor attendance, overtime, and timekeeping accuracy.
• Address performance concerns promptly with HR guidance.
• Build positive relationships and encourage clear communication across departments.
• Monitor labor costs, purchasing, inventory, and controllable expenses.
• Review operational reports and identify efficiency improvements.
• Ensure payroll preparation, timekeeping corrections, and approvals by deadlines.
• Support revenue opportunities with Sales and hotel leadership.
• Follow company procedures for cash handling, refunds, rate changes, and financial controls.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and employment and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure onboarding and required documentation.
• Ensure incidents are reported promptly with documentation.
• Follow up on maintenance requests and corrective actions.
• Provide regular progress updates and escalate issues requiring management support.
• Prepare a clear handoff of outstanding priorities at assignment end.

Skills

Hilton experience

Hospitality leadership

Hotel operations

Labor management

Guest service

Tools

PMS software

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atira Hotels in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Task Force Manager to provide on-site leadership during management transitions and staffing gaps. You will oversee operations across departments, guide teams, and ensure guest experiences meet boutique standards.

The role requires Hilton and full-service hotel experience, with flexibility for travel and a fast-paced schedule. Temporary assignment focuses on optimizing service, staffing, and performance with HR support.