Vice President Operations

The Vice President Operations-Full Service manages the overall operation of sixty or more Full Service hotels through maintaining established cost and quality standards maximizing profits developing and retaining employees maintaining brand standards and exceeding guest expectations. Examines analyzes and evaluates operations of assigned hotels to ensure adherence to company and franchise standards and policies by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 12 years of progressive hotel operations' experience; or a 4-year college degree and at least 5 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 8 years of related experience.
• Hotel Management experience required.
• Must have experience managing 40+ hotels or 10+ full service hotels.
• Must have a proven record of achieving financial objectives guest satisfaction standards and brand standards.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
• Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding clarifying and resolving the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the management of all sources of revenue including the rooms housekeeping food and beverage engineering and other departments.
• Ensures all hotels are profitable and maintain strong working relationships.
• Creates local and national marketing plans and pricing strategies and knows market segments.
• Responds quickly to changing market conditions and revises strategies accordingly.
• Actively participates in sales discussions meetings and plans. Knows key account executives and business base. Knows monthly production levels for each hotel.
• Promotes hotel's policies and philosophies to employees and guests through direct and indirect interaction.
• Creates the hotel's annual budget and monitors the performance of the hotel throughout the year.
• Produces monthly financial reports and knows at all times where the hotel stands against budget.
• Manages human resources functions of the hotel and across their assigned portfolio by controlling turnover motivating employees focusing on employee development and retention and conducting regular employee meetings.
• Protects the hotel and its assets through enforcing and maintaining a preventative maintenance program.
• Ensures Director of Operations completes a property Quality Assurance and franchise review semi-quarterly.
• Reviews GM's marketing calls semi-quarterly to maintain a thorough understanding of market conditions.
• Ensures Director of Operations completes a direct bill audit semi-quarterly.
• Implements programs that meet corporate goals and objectives.
• Evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the Senior Vice President.
• Ensures that the responsibilities authorities and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
• Conducts area meetings semi-annually.
• Responds quickly to guest requests in a friendly manner. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to attendance guidelines set forth in the employee handbook. Expected to report to work on scheduled days and at scheduled times.
• Follows company policies and procedures and is able to effectively communicate them to subordinates.
• Ensures hotel is in compliance with all federal state and local laws including OSHA EEOC Wage Hour and Health laws.

Property Details

Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading, global hospitality company with a growing hotel portfolio representing more than 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. As a top hospitality employer, we are a great place to unlock your future, providing unparalleled opportunities for you to reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible - more opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you. Aimbridge Hospitality is based in Plano, TX, with additional corporate offices in Atlanta, Calgary, Fargo, Puerto Rico, San Clemente, and Washington D.C. Aimbridge EMEA has offices in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Aimbridge LatAm has offices in Monterrey, Mexico.

Company Overview

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

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