Regional Director of Operations (Hospitality)

Hyre Harper Co.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Professional Development

Job summary

HYRE HARPER Co. is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations to oversee a growing portfolio of Choice-branded hotels, including Everhome Suites®.

This strategic leadership role drives operational excellence, profitability, brand compliance, and develops high-performing teams across multiple locations. The role requires extensive travel (50-75%+) and strong knowledge of hotel operations, revenue management, and team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of multi-property hotel operations leadership experience.
• Prior experience as Regional Director of Operations or similar leadership role preferred.
• Experience with Choice Hotels brands and Everhome Suites®, Cambria® or similar brands is a plus.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple properties and achieving financial/operational objectives.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations across Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Revenue Management, and Guest Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for multiple Choice-branded hotels within the portfolio.
• Partner with General Managers to drive revenue growth, profitability, guest satisfaction, and market performance.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, policies, franchise requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct property visits, audits, and performance reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze financial statements, labor reports, and KPIs to maximize profitability.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve guest experience, efficiency, and property performance.
• Recruit, coach, and develop General Managers and leadership teams.
• Support new openings, transitions, renovations, and brand conversions.

Skills

Multi-property ops

Leadership

Budgeting

PMS proficiency

Revenue management

Guest services

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

PMS systems

Microsoft Office

Hospitality reporting platforms

Job description

Regional Director of Operations (Hospitality)

• Company/Facility Name Choice Hotels Everhome Suites Portfolio + ARK Hospitality
• Job Opening Status In-progress
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Date Opened 08/14/2026
• Number of Positions Open 1
• Weekly Hours 40
• Remote Job

About Us

HYRE HARPER Co. is a talent acquisition partner supporting multiple companies across hospitality, healthcare, sales, and operations.

We work directly with our client partners to identify and hire professionals who align with their goals, culture, and local market needs.

When you apply through HYRE HARPER Co., you are being considered for a role with one of our client organizations. Additional details about the company and position are outlined below.

We'relooking for an experienced and results-driven Regional Director of Operations to oversee a growing portfolio of Choice-branded hotels, including Everhome Suites®, Cambria®, and other current and future brands within the portfolio.

This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, maximizing profitability, maintaining brand compliance, and developing high-performing teams across multiple hotel locations. The Regional Director of Operations serves as a key partner to General Managers and leadership teams, ensuring properties consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences while achieving owner and company performance objectives .

This position requires a highly visible leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, is comfortable with extensive travel, and possesses a strong understanding of hotel operations, financial performance, revenue management, guest satisfaction, and team development.

At ARK Hospitality, we uphold a people-first culture where relationships come before business, and intentional culture powers performance. Our mission, to raise the bar on what Relationships, Reputation, and Returns mean in hospitality, drives everything we do. By combining proven systems, talent development, and a culture rooted in genuine connection and ownership results, we foster an environment where team members are empowered to grow and deliver exceptional outcomes.

Location: Remote + Travel within the United States

Preferred: Central or Eastern Time Zone

Travel Requirement: Extensive travel (50-75%+) to assigned properties. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a major commercial airport to support frequent travel throughout the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and strategic oversight for multiple Choice-branded hotels within the assigned portfolio.
  
• Partner with General Managers to drive revenue growth, profitability, guest satisfaction, and market performance.
  
• Ensure compliance with all brand standards, company policies, franchise requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  
• Conduct routine property visits, operational audits, and performance reviews toidentifyopportunities for improvement.
  
• Analyze financial statements, labor reports, operating expenses, and key performance indicators to maximize profitability.
  
• Develop and execute operational strategies that improve guest experience, efficiency, and overall property performance.
  
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop General Managers and property leadership teams.
  
• Support new hotel openings, transitions, acquisitions, renovations, and brand conversions as needed.
  
• Partner with sales, revenue management, and marketing teams to maximize occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and overall market share.
  
• Lead accountability initiatives and performance management processes for assigned properties.
  
• Foster a culture focused on hospitality, employee engagement, operational excellence, and owner results.
  
• Maintain regular communication with executive leadershipregardingproperty performance, challenges, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of multi-property hotel operations leadership experience.
  
• Prior experience as a Regional Director of Operations, Area Director, Multi-Unit General Manager, or similar hospitality leadership role strongly preferred.
  
• Experience with Choice Hotels brands is highly preferred. Experience with Everhome Suites®, Cambria®, Comfort, Quality, Sleep Inn, MainStay , WoodSpring Suites, or similar select-service and extended-stay brands is a plus.
  
• Demonstrated success leading multiple hotel properties and achieving financial and operationalobjectives.
  
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Revenue Management, Food & Beverage (where applicable), and Guest Services.
  
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, labor controls, and financial performance analysis.
  
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
  
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  
• Proficiencywith hotel Property Management Systems (PMS), Microsoft Office Suite, and hospitality reporting platforms.
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management , Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight travel.
  
• Mustresidewithin a reasonable distance of a major commercial airport to support frequent travel requirements.
  
• Preferred residence in the Central or Eastern United States, though qualified candidates nationwide will be considered.
  

ARK Hospitality offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including:

• Medical Insurance
  
• Vision Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• 401(k) with Company Match
  
• Professional Development Opportunities
  
• Internal Growth & Advancement Opportunities
  
• Employee Hotel Discounts
  

About ARK Hospitality

Focused on what matters: Relationships, Reputation, and Returns

At ARK, our vision is to positively impact, and our mission is to raise the bar on what relationships, reputation, and returns mean in hospitality. We are passionate about owner results with proven systems, talent, and intentional culture to fuel optimal outcomes.

We believe great hospitality starts with great people. Through accountability, operational excellence, and a commitment to developing leaders, we create environments where both our team members and our hotel owners can thrive.

Join ARK Hospitality and help shape the future of a growing portfolio of Choice-branded hotels across the country..