Introduction:
The Area Vice President (AVP) of Operations is a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing the operational performance and financial success of Peachtree Hospitality Management’s hotel portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the AVP partners with Regional Directors (RDO’s) and property leaders to drive consistent execution, enhance profitability, and ensure brand and service standards are upheld across all properties.
Role and Responsibilities:
· Provide strategic leadership and direction for the full portfolio of hotel assets, ensuring operational excellence and consistency across all locations.· Partner with Regional Directors of Operations and property-level leadership to drive revenue, maximize profitability, and deliver strong GOP performance.· Implement effective financial controls and monitor property-level performance to meet or exceed budgeted targets and flow-through goals.· Oversee property maintenance standards and capital planning, ensuring asset preservation, cleanliness, and the execution of preventative maintenance programs.· Lead the annual budgeting process across all properties, ensuring alignment with ownership expectations and company goals.· Serve as a primary point of contact for ownership groups, maintaining proactive and responsive communication.· Review company and property performance reports, providing actionable insights to improve results.· Develop and mentor General Managers to ensure strong leadership and operational excellence at the property level.· Identify opportunities for improvement across the portfolio and implement solutions to enhance performance and guest satisfaction.· Participate in business development initiatives and support ownership meetings with operational insight and planning.· Provide guidance and counsel to property and corporate leadership teams on strategic and operational matters.
Key Competencies:
- Extensive experience in multi-unit hotel operations with a strong track record of improving revenue and EBITDA performance.
- Deep familiarity with branded hotel operations (Hilton, Marriott, and IHG highly preferred).
- Expertise in development, acquisition, and expansion strategies within the hospitality industry.
- Strong financial and analytical skills with a clear understanding of hotel P&Ls and cost controls.
- Proven relationship management abilities, both internally and externally.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Effective team leader with a demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Up to 50% travel required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of multi-unit hotel leadership experience, with full P&L accountability.
- Direct experience with Hilton, Marriott, and IHG hotel brands.
- Proven success in managing full-service, select-service, and extended-stay hotel segments.
