Regional Director of Operations- Full Service

Location: Buford, GA

Work Location: Ascent Hospitality Corporate Office

Address: 1305 Mall of Georgia Blvd, Buford, GA 30519

Schedule:
Full-Time

Travel: Approximately 80% throughout the assigned hotel portfolio

Pay Range: $120,000 — $150,000 annually ( We are open to negotiation and discussion for the right candidate)
Compensation is based on background, qualifications, and overall experience.

Lead Teams. Drive Performance. Elevate Hospitality.

Ascent Hospitality owns and operates a portfolio of 42 award-winning hotels across Alabama, Indiana, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

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About the Role

Ascent Hospitality is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Regional Director of Operations — Full-Service Hotels to provide leadership, operational oversight, and performance management across our assigned full-service hotel portfolio.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional who understands that successful full-service hotel operations are built through strong leadership, engaged teams, exceptional guest experiences, financial accountability, and consistent operational execution.

The Regional Director of Operations will work closely with General Managers, hotel leadership teams, corporate leadership, ownership groups, and key business partners to drive operational excellence, maximize profitability, develop talent, and ensure each property consistently delivers on Ascent Hospitality’s standards and business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader, strategic thinker, exceptional coach, and trusted business partner who can build strong relationships while creating a culture of accountability and results.

Employee Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + 25% Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Insurance Plan Options
• Hotel Team Member Discounts
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation Programs
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Diverse and Engaging Work Environment

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic operational leadership and oversight across an assigned portfolio of full-service hotels
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• Partner closely with General Managers to establish business goals, monitor performance, and drive operational excellence.
• Coach, mentor, and develop General Managers and hotel leadership teams to strengthen leadership capabilities and overall property performance.
• Monitor hotel financial performance, including revenue, labor, expenses, profitability, P&L performance, and budget achievement
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• Analyze operational and financial reports to identify trends, opportunities, performance gaps, and areas requiring immediate attention.
• Partner with Sales, Revenue Management, and Marketing teams to support revenue growth, occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure properties consistently meet or exceed company expectations for guest service, cleanliness, maintenance, safety, quality assurance, and operational standards
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• Conduct regular property visits, operational reviews, leadership meetings, and performance assessments.
• Develop and execute measurable action plans to address performance gaps and improve property-level results.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, business planning, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives
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• Work with General Managers to identify staffing needs, improve retention, strengthen engagement, and build high-performing hotel teams.
• Support talent development, succession planning, leadership development, and internal promotion throughout the…