What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Director of Operations position at Renard International Hospitality Search Consultants?
About the Role
• Seeking a multi-unit hotel leader who has already proven they can lead General Managers—and is ready to scale that impact across a growing portfolio in the USA
• We are seeking a Area Director of Operations to lead a portfolio of branded hotels across major city centers.
• You will drive the Multi-unit hotel performance and empower the General Managers, steering them toward achieving both operational and strategic objectives.
• Providing strong team leadership, ensuring unwavering quality assurance, and executing strategic business plans
• Orchestrating effective sales and marketing strategies, managing financial resources astutely, enhancing organizational communication, and promoting brand in local markets.
• To obtain P&L results and properties' financial performance, brand compliance, and deliver total guest satisfaction.
• You don’t just run hotels; you build teams, take care of problems before they surface, and know where the company's margins are hiding in a P&L.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations of multiple hotel properties
• Lead and develop Hotel General Managers (direct reports)
• Drive revenue, profitability, and cost control across portfolio
• Analyze and manage hotel P&L statements and budgets
• Ensure compliance with brand standards
• Conduct regular property visits and operational audits
• Improve guest satisfaction scores and service delivery
• Implement operational strategies to increase performance
• Full operational oversight of multiple hotel properties
• Guest satisfaction and hotel brand compliance execution
• Coaching and development of on-property leadership teams
• Financial discipline, reporting, and performance follow-through
• Consistent property visits and team engagement
Required Qualifications
• A few years of experience as a Area Director of Operations mentoring experience
• Individuals with current East Coast experience are preferred for this position
• Excellent financial and P&L management experience
• Proven management abilities to lead and develop General Managers
• Background in hotel management companies or multi-property ownership groups
• Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Negotiable and competitive with bonuses based on results, with other excellent company benefits
About the Company.
A growing US base hotel ownership and management company, known for strong operational leadership and brand alignment in its market segment. Only individuals with current or recent multi-unit hotel leadership experience will be considered.
If you think that you have the regional hotel management expertise, skills, and knowledge, please forward your complete resume in WORD format, with a detailed cover letter to the attention of: Robin Sheardown, Executive Vice President at: robin@renardinternational.com. All submissions will be kept totally confidential.
Kind regards,
Robin Sheardown
Executive Vice President
RENARD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY SEARCH CONSULTANTS
Tel: (1) 416 364 8325, ext. 251 robin@renardinternational.com www.renardinternational.com www.renardnewsletter.com
For over 56 years, we have assisted the Hospitality Industry by matching our Clients' Management Talent Requirements and Meeting our Applicants' Career Aspirations."