Senior Vice President, Operations - Hotels

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States. As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals. Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Overview

Lead. Transform. Elevate Hospitality Performance.

Are you a visionary hospitality executive ready to drive performance at scale? Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations – Hotels to lead our full-service hotel portfolio and deliver exceptional financial results, guest experiences, and team member engagement.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this high-impact leadership role will shape operational strategy, optimize hotel performance, and champion a culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and results.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and have a passion for driving RevPAR growth, operational excellence, and team performance, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As SVP of Operations, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, owning the success of our Hotels vertical and driving measurable outcomes across the portfolio.

Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Set and execute enterprise-wide operational strategies to drive profitability, efficiency, and guest satisfaction
• Develop and implement best practices, processes, and performance standards across all hotels
• Provide strategic direction on revenue management, market positioning, and business initiatives
• Align operations with Davidson’s Five Star Metrics: Team Member Satisfaction, Guest Satisfaction, QA, RevPAR Index, and Profitability
  
  

Financial & Performance Management

• Own P&L performance across the hotel portfolio, including revenue growth, expense management, and labor optimization
• Drive RevPAR index performance and rate strategy execution
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning processes
• Analyze performance data to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions
  
  

Owner & Brand Relations

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with hotel owners, investors, and brand/franchise partners
• Serve as a trusted advisor, delivering insights on asset performance and growth strategies
  
  

Leadership & Talent Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations leadership team
• Lead talent selection, development, succession planning, and retention strategies
• Drive accountability through clear performance metrics and expectations
  
  

Guest Experience & Operational Standards

• Champion a culture of exceptional guest service and operational consistency
• Ensure alignment with brand standards, regulatory compliance, and company policies
• Lead integration and performance ramp-up of newly acquired or transitioned properties
  
  

Why Davidson Hospitality Group?

At Davidson, we’re redefining hospitality through a culture that is:

• Entrepreneurial and agile
• Performance-driven and results-oriented
• Collaborative and people-focused
  
  

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a dynamic portfolio while working alongside some of the best leaders in the industry.

Ready to Lead the Future of Hospitality?

If you’re an experienced hospitality executive with a passion for driving results and elevating performance, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the next chapter of Davidson Hospitality Group.

This role requires regular travel and the ability to engage directly with properties, owners, and teams across the portfolio.

Qualifications

What You Bring Experience & Expertise

• 20 years in hospitality, with at least 10 years in senior multi-unit leadership (Regional VP, Corporate Director, VP, or SVP Operations)
• Proven success leading full-service hotel portfolios across major brands
• Deep expertise across key disciplines:
• Revenue Management
• Sales & Marketing
• Food & Beverage
• Finance & Accounting
• Engineering & Operations
• Human Resources

Leadership & Business Acumen

• Strong track record of delivering financial performance, RevPAR growth, and operational efficiencies
• Highly skilled in cost control, labor management, and revenue optimization
• Ability to influence and lead at the executive, ownership, and property levels
  
  

Technical & Strategic Capabilities

• Solid understanding of hospitality technology, PMS systems, and distribution channels
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
  
  

Who You Are

• A hands-on, results-driven leader who thrives on solving complex challenges
• A strategic thinker with the ability to execute at both high and detailed levels
• A collaborative partner who builds strong, trust-based relationships
• A culture champion who embodies integrity, accountability, and teamwork
• Energized by a fast-paced, non-bureaucratic, performance-driven environment
  

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match
  
  

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.