Regional VP of Operations

ARK; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK is hiring a Regional Vice President of Operations to lead a portfolio of select-service hotels and drive performance regionally. You will oversee hotel operations, financial results, guest satisfaction, owner relationships, and leadership development while working with property and corporate teams to hit business goals.

Extensive travel is required for in-market support and openings. The role focuses on lifecycle hotel management, including openings, transitions, acquisitions, and

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly and build strong internal/owner relationships.
• Proven ability to drive revenue, profitability, and ops improvements.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with hotel operations, labor tools, and finance reporting is preferred.
• Experience with branded select-service hotels is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set performance expectations for Regional Managers and General Managers.
• Foster relationships with hotel owners, senior leadership, and property teams.
• Review financial and operational results to identify risks and opportunities.
• Oversee operational performance across an assigned portfolio of select-service hotels.
• Provide leadership for openings, transitions, acquisitions, renovations, and special projects.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or Business

Job description

We are seeking a Regional Vice President of Operations to lead a portfolio of select-service hotels and drive performance across the region. This executive-level role oversees hotel operations, financial results, guest satisfaction, brand standards, owner relationships, and leadership development while partnering with property and corporate teams to achieve business goals. The RVP will have a strong presence in the field, working directly with Regional Managers, General Managers, and hotel leadership teams to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and improve results. This role also supports hotel openings, transitions, acquisitions, renovations, and other strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on hospitality leader who enjoys developing people, improving operations, and making a measurable impact across multiple properties. Extensive travel is required, with frequent property visits and in-market support.

Compensation: $125,000

Qualifications

• Experience with hotel systems, labor management tools, and financial reporting software
• Experience with branded select-service hotels strongly preferred
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field preferred
• Proven success improving hotel revenue, profitability, and operational performance
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Set performance expectations and hold Regional Managers and General Managers accountable for results
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel ownership groups, senior leadership, and property teams
• Review financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Oversee operational performance across an assigned portfolio of select-service hotels
• Provide operational leadership for hotel openings, transitions, acquisitions, renovations, and special projects