Hotel Operations Director: Strategy, Growth & Leadership

Redd Hospitality; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Redd Hospitality is seeking a Director of Operations to lead strategic initiatives across hotel operations, including Rooms, Engineering, Front Desk, and Housekeeping. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and strong leadership of senior teams.

You will negotiate with vendors, manage budgets, and align operational practice with organizational growth, while guiding cross-functional partnerships to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hotel management experience.
• 2+ years in a director level role.
• Proven track record in leading senior operations teams.
• Strong project management and vendor negotiation abilities.
• Excellent strategic planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company goals.
• Oversee daily hotel operations across Rooms, Engineering, Front Desk, Housekeeping.
• Lead and mentor senior leadership to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices implementation.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and partners to optimize performance.
• Monitor KPIs to drive accountability and operational success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business development and service delivery.

Skills

Hotel management

Operations management

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Redd Hospitality is seeking a Director of Operations to lead strategic initiatives across hotel operations, including Rooms, Engineering, Front Desk, and Housekeeping. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, continuous improvement, and strong leadership of senior teams.

You will negotiate with vendors, manage budgets, and align operational practice with organizational growth, while guiding cross-functional partnerships to enhance service delivery.