Divisional Vice President of Operations

American Liberty Hospitality

Location: Houston, TX - with oversight of Texas & Louisiana portfolio

 Company Overview

American Liberty Hospitality (ALH) is a Texas-based hospitality management and development company with over 50 years of proven success with over 20 hotels under management and growing. Our diverse portfolio includes award-winning full-service, select-service, extended-stay, and lifestyle hotels under leading brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and others. 

 ALH is recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences, fostering career growth for associates, and generating strong returns for ownership groups. Guided by our values—Be Passionate, Spread Hospitality, Appreciate People, Do the Right Thing, Create Value, and Give Back—we combine the strength of global brands with the agility and accountability of a privately held company.

Position Summary

The Divisional Vice President of Operations will provide executive leadership and oversight for a portfolio of full-service hotels across Texas and Louisiana. This individual will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, maximizing financial performance, and maintaining alignment with ALH’s values and strategic objectives. The role requires a highly experienced hospitality leader with strong brand knowledge, owner relations expertise, and the ability to mentor senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight to General Managers and property leadership teams.
• Drive financial performance by maximizing revenue, profitability, and asset value.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, franchise agreements, and ownership expectations.
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction, associate engagement, and overall service delivery.
• Conduct regular property reviews, including P&L analysis, forecasting, and performance benchmarking. 
• Partner with senior leadership on capital planning, property improvement plans, and new hotel openings.
• Support ALH’s growth strategy through due diligence, transitions, and integration of new properties.
• Serve as a culture ambassador, promoting ALH’s values across all properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in hotel operations, including multi-property oversight; full-service experience required.
• Demonstrated success in improving both top-line and bottom-line performance.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and asset management.
• Extensive knowledge of major hotel brands (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, etc.) and a proven track record of franchise/owner relations.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, with a focus on mentoring senior leaders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field preferred; advanced degree a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).
• Travel discounts and hotel stay benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute at a senior level within a respected, growing, and value-driven organization.