Regional Operations Leader — Hotel Portfolio

Ascent-Hospitality-Managemen; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Insurance Plan Options

Job summary

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to lead a portfolio of full-service, select service, and extended-stay hotels from its Buford, GA base. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, guest satisfaction, financial performance, and talent development across properties.

The candidate will partner with general managers, corporate leaders, and ownership groups, travel extensively (80%), and drive operational excellence with a hand-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive hotel operations leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-property or regional teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic operational leadership across an assigned portfolio of hotels.
• Partner with General Managers to set goals, monitor performance, and drive excellence.
• Coach and develop hotel leadership teams to improve property performance.
• Monitor financial performance including revenue, labor, expenses, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing to drive revenue growth.
• Ensure properties meet guest service, safety, and brand standards.
• Travel extensively to provide hands-on leadership and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-property operations

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Coaching

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Ascent Hospitality is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to lead a portfolio of full-service, select service, and extended-stay hotels from its Buford, GA base. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, guest satisfaction, financial performance, and talent development across properties.

The candidate will partner with general managers, corporate leaders, and ownership groups, travel extensively (80%), and drive operational excellence with a hand-on leadership style.