VP & Area Managing Director

The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection is a prestigious, iconic hotel located in Spokane, Washington, offering exciting job opportunities for hospitality professionals seeking to be part of a historic and renowned team. Joining our team means becoming part of a renowned hospitality brand known for its commitment to exceptional guest service and unmatched elegance. The hotel boasts a rich history, stunning architecture, and luxurious amenities, making it a sought-after destination for both business and leisure travelers.

As a team member, you will have the opportunity to work in a unique and historic environment, providing outstanding service to guests from all over the world. The Historic Davenport Hotel values professional growth and development, offering opportunities for advancement within the organization. Join our team and be part of a rewarding and fulfilling career in the hospitality industry, where your skills and dedication will be recognized and rewarded in a truly special setting.

The Davenport Hotel Collection is seeking an accomplished hospitality executive to provide strategic leadership across this distinguished collection of hotels in Spokane, Washington. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader who brings a strong operational foundation, sophisticated business acumen, and a passion for developing exceptional teams and guest experiences.

As Vice President & Area Managing Director, you will serve as a key leader for the collection, providing strategic direction across operations, financial performance, commercial strategy, talent, and guest experience. Working closely with ownership and Davidson Hospitality Group, you will help shape the continued success and evolution of these iconic Spokane properties while positioning the collection for long-term growth.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, highly visible hospitality leader who is equally comfortable setting the strategic vision and engaging directly with property leadership teams. You will be expected to build strong relationships, identify opportunities, drive accountability, and inspire a culture focused on excellence, collaboration, and results.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight across The Davenport Collection, ensuring alignment with ownership and Davidson’s vision, values, and business objectives
• Partner closely with property leadership to drive operational excellence, exceptional guest experiences, employee engagement, and consistent service standards
• Lead the financial performance of the collection, with accountability for budgeting, forecasting, revenue generation, profitability, and overall business results
• Develop and execute strategic business plans that capitalize on market opportunities, strengthen the portfolio, and drive long-term growth
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to ownership, building strong relationships and maintaining open, proactive communication regarding performance, opportunities, and challenges
• Coach, develop, and inspire property leadership teams, creating a strong leadership pipeline and culture of accountability and engagement
• Partner with commercial, sales, marketing, revenue management, and other corporate resources to maximize market position and financial performance
• Monitor industry, economic, and competitive trends across the Spokane market and identify opportunities to strengthen the collection’s position
• Ensure operational standards, brand expectations, compliance, and quality initiatives are consistently maintained across the portfolio
• Lead through change and complexity with sound judgment, agility, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Represent The Davenport Collection and Davidson Hospitality Group…