Director of Hospitality, Culinary, and Lodge Operations

Director of Hospitality, Culinary, and Lodge Operations

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$65,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Salary: $65,000

The Director of Hospitality, Culinary, and Lodge Operations provides visionary leadership for Hocking College’s hospitality, culinary, baking, and events programs, while overseeing the daily operations of the Hocking College Lodge and Conference Center. This integrated role ensures that academic excellence and workforce readiness are directly connected to real‑world application through the Lodge as a live learning laboratory. The Director is responsible for academic program development, faculty and student engagement, and operational excellence across hospitality and culinary initiatives, driving both educational impact and financial sustainability.

• Academic & Program Leadership:
  Provide academic guidance, personnel supervision, and program advocacy for all hospitality, culinary, and baking programs.
• Supervise faculty and adjunct instructors, ensuring instructional quality and adherence to accreditation and institutional standards.
• Lead domestic and international student recruitment efforts, developing targeted strategies to attract, enroll, and retain students across all hospitality and culinary programs.
• Support curriculum development, student advising, recruitment, and retention initiatives.
• Foster domestic and international partnerships to strengthen enrollment pipelines.
• Instruct courses within hospitality and/or culinary disciplines.
• Lead assessment, program review, and accreditation compliance efforts.
• Experiential Learning & Lodge Integration:
  Ensure the Lodge functions as a structured experiential learning environment for students, directly tied to program learning outcomes.
• Oversee operational standards of the Lodge (front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, events) with the primary goal of supporting student learning.
• Embed service‑learning, internships, and practicum opportunities into Lodge operations.
• Work with faculty to align Lodge activities with curricular objectives.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hospitality professionals, fostering a positive and productive work environment, conduct regular performance evaluations, and manage staffing.
• Lodge & Conference Center Operations:
  Oversee daily operations, implement and maintain high service standards, integrate students into operations, develop SOPs.
• Industry & Community Engagement:
  Develop and maintain partnerships with local and international hospitality organizations, promote professional development, strengthen advisory committee involvement, represent Hocking College at events.
• Business & Revenue Support:
  Support financial sustainability, oversee marketing, sales, and event development, monitor budgets, ensuring profitability of entrepreneurial ventures.

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in hotel or lodge management, with a strong background in sales and marketing.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving financial targets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of hospitality industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Proficiency in using hotel management software and sales/marketing tools.

The General Manager will work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that requires flexibility, adaptability, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. This role may require occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work, depending on the needs of the Lodge and the events scheduled.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Director

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Higher Education