Vice President of Operations

Hotel Equities (HE) is searching for an outstanding

Vice President of Operations. As an award‑winning hotel ownership, development, and management company, we offer competitive pay and benefits, united with our team‑focused approach. Our culture of Inspired Hospitality Greatness empowers employees at corporate and on the property to create an ‘And Then Some’ environment that anticipates and exceeds our guest’s expectations.

The Vice President of Operations will have a vital role in overseeing the dynamic development of our growing hotel portfolio. Our ideal candidate will be engaged and authentic. They will have a strong focus in on-property results, with a desire to invest in our hotels and teams’ success.

The Vice President of Operations is a key member of our Senior Leadership Team.

• Strategically lead all facets of our growing portfolio of complex, full, lifestyle, and upper-midscale hotels and resorts.
• Support regionally deployed vertical leaders and property-based teams to drive best-in-class results across all KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with all brand initiatives and franchise standards.
• Drive top-line revenue, and STR metrics to ensure appropriate flex/flow performance to maximize owner returns.
• Develop/oversight of annual budgeting, marketing, and operating plans.
• Key point of contact with ownership groups and brand partners.
• Local engagement with specific associations and meetings.
• Plan and attend monthly ownership financial meetings.
• Partner with business development on owner presentations; provide operational expertise for the underwriting process and discussion.

• A servant leader
• Open to a remote traveling role of up to 50%. Must be near an area with airport access. Passport needed.
• Proven multi‑unit experience in operations, working with Hilton, Marriott, IHG and independently branded hotels
• Experience with leading select, upper‑mid‑scale, large and full‑service hotels
• Successful leader opening, transitioning, renovating and turning over properties
• An excellent communicator; oral and written.
• Detailed organizational skills with keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
• Assertive by nature
• A creative thinker and problem solver
• Diplomatic and tactful, with a supportive, positive, professional presentation and attitude
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized, and results‑driven
• Travel, estimated 50% locally, with l out‑of‑state conferences or visits to partner hotels
• 7‑10 years of progressive hotel general management experience including at least 5 years of Full‑Service experience

• Salary-$180k
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Bonus
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Paid Holidays
• Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets, and more.