Regional Director of Operations Little Rock, AR Based jobs in United States
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Hotel Equities · 1 day ago

Regional Director of Operations Little Rock, AR Based

positionAlpharetta, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$115K/yr - $130K/yr
date7+ years exp

Hotel Equities is an award-winning hotel ownership, development, and management company seeking a Regional Director of Operations. This role involves overseeing the development of their hotel portfolio, focusing on operational excellence and team success.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Strategically lead all facets of our growing portfolio of complex, full, lifestyle, and upper-midscale hotels and resorts
Support regionally deployed vertical leaders and property-based teams to drive best-in-class results across all KPIs
Ensure compliance with all brand initiatives and franchise standards
Drive top-line revenue, and STR metrics to ensure appropriate flex/flow performance to maximize owner returns
Develop/oversight of annual budgeting, marketing, and operating plans
Key point of contact with ownership groups and brand partners
Local engagement with specific associations and meetings
Plan and attend monthly ownership financial meetings
Partner with business development on owner presentations; provide operational expertise for the underwriting process and discussion

Qualification

Multi-unit operations experienceFull-service hotel managementBudgetingPlanningBilingual-English/SpanishCommunicationOrganizational skillsCreative problem solvingSelf-motivated

Required

Only applicants who currently reside in, or can relocate to, Little Rock, AR, or the surrounding area will be considered
Proven multi-unit experience in operations, working with Hilton, Marriott, IHG and independently branded hotels
Experience with leading select, upper-mid-scale, large and full-service hotels
Successful leader opening, transitioning, renovating and turning over properties
An excellent communicator; oral and written
Detailed organizational skills with keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
Assertive by nature
A creative thinker and problem solver
Diplomatic and tactful, with a supportive, positive, professional presentation and attitude
Self-motivated, well-organized, and results-driven
7-10 years of progressive hotel general management experience including at least 5 years of Full-Service experience

Preferred

Bilingual-English/Spanish is a plus
Open to a remote traveling role. All current assets are located in Arkansas. Must be near an area with airport access. Passport may be needed

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance
Annual Bonus
401(k)
Vacation
Cell Phone Allowance
Paid Holidays
Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets, and more.

Company

Hotel Equities

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Hotel Equities is one of the top hotel development and management companies.
dateFounded in 1989
location
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.hotelequities.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$500M
Key Investors
Virtua Partners
2025-05-01Acquired
2018-09-12Private Equity· $500M

Leadership Team

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Frederick Cerrone
Founder and Chairman
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