Regional Director of Operations bei Atira Hotels
Atira Hotels · Chicago, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Chicago
About Atira Hotels
Atira Hotels is one of the nation’s fastest-growing hotel management companies, built on a foundation of authentic hospitality, operational excellence, and strong partnerships. Our portfolio includes a diverse mix of branded and independent hotels across multiple markets. At Atira, we believe that great hospitality starts with great people — and we empower our teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences every day.
Position Overview
The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance and success of a regional portfolio of Atira-managed hotels. This role ensures that each property operates efficiently, meets or exceeds financial goals, and maintains Atira’s high standards of guest service and team culture.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires high-performing teams, and consistently drives operational and financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Provide direct leadership and oversight to General Managers across assigned properties.
- Ensure consistency in guest experience, operational processes, and brand compliance.
- Conduct regular property visits to evaluate performance, provide coaching, and reinforce Atira’s service culture.
- Lead by example in delivering the company’s mission of “Authentic Hospitality.”
Financial Performance
- Drive profitability by monitoring hotel-level financials, identifying revenue opportunities, and managing costs effectively.
- Analyze performance data, including P&Ls, budgets, and forecasts, to ensure optimal results.
- Partner with corporate and property-level teams to execute revenue strategies and maximize return on investment.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and performance reviews.
People & Culture
- Recruit, mentor, and develop exceptional General Managers and department leaders.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and empowerment across all properties.
- Promote Atira’s commitment to associate engagement, diversity, and professional growth.
- Provide performance feedback and leadership development to strengthen the region’s management bench.
Guest Experience & Brand Standards
- Champion Atira’s service philosophy by ensuring guest satisfaction scores and online reputation benchmarks are achieved.
- Review and respond to quality assurance audits and guest feedback.
- Implement service recovery and improvement plans to continuously enhance the guest experience.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with corporate departments in Sales, Revenue Management, Marketing, HR, and Finance to execute strategic initiatives.
- Support new property openings, transitions, and acquisitions within the region.
- Provide market insights and operational recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive hotel operations experience, including 5+ years in a Regional or area General Manager for multi-property leadership preferred.
- Proven record of driving hotel profitability, guest satisfaction, and team performance.
- Strong understanding of branded hotel operations (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, etc.) and independent property management.
- Excellent leadership, financial, analytical, and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly within assigned markets.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership & Execution
- Financial & Analytical Acumen
- Talent Development & Coaching
- Guest-Centric Decision Making
- Operational Excellence & Innovation
- Collaboration & Relationship Management
Why Join Atira Hotels?
Atira offers a collaborative, people-first culture built around trust, empowerment, and excellence. We provide our leaders with the resources, support, and autonomy to make a real impact across our portfolio. Atira is more than a management company — it’s a community of hospitality professionals dedicated to creating exceptional guest and team experiences.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- Hotel discounts
- Employee discounts
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance, Critical illness, medical supplements, Accident insurance
- A Simple IRA established on the second work anniversary, accompanied by a company match