Strategic Hospitality Leader - Scale Operations & Growth

Columbia Sussex Corporation; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Columbia Sussex Corporation is seeking an experienced President & COO to lead operations across its growing hospitality portfolio. You will drive profitability, oversee senior teams, and partner with the CEO and Board to shape strategic initiatives for growth and long-term value.

The role focuses on maintaining financial success, optimizing processes, and fostering accountability and collaboration across properties, with a competitive executive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-property hospitality operations at an executive level.
• Strong financial performance track record and profitability growth.
• Ability to collaborate with the board and CEO on strategy.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of daily hotel and resort operations.
• Develop, implement, and uphold policies and KPIs.
• Lead and mentor senior management teams.
• Drive revenue growth while maintaining cost controls.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and brand standards.
• Oversee financial forecasting and performance with the finance team.
• Identify growth opportunities and expansion plans.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and quality standards compliance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial management

Hospitality operations

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Columbia Sussex Corporation is seeking an experienced President & COO to lead operations across its growing hospitality portfolio. You will drive profitability, oversee senior teams, and partner with the CEO and Board to shape strategic initiatives for growth and long-term value.

The role focuses on maintaining financial success, optimizing processes, and fostering accountability and collaboration across properties, with a competitive executive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.