Regional Director of Operations

**Job Title:** Regional Director of Operations **Company:** IPD Hospitality **Location:** Remote / Field\-Based (Must reside near a major airport) \- in Eastern or Central Time Zones. **Travel Requirement:** Approximately 75%\+ **Position Summary** **IPD Hospitality is seeking a highly motivated, hands\-on Regional Director of Operations to oversee an average portfolio of 6–10 hotel properties. This field\-based leadership role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives on the road, excels in multi\-unit management, and is passionate about driving operational excellence across diverse hotel assets.** **The Regional Director of Operations will serve as a key liaison between ownership, property leadership teams, and corporate support, ensuring consistent execution of brand standards, financial performance, and guest satisfaction. This role requires a proactive leader who is willing to “roll up their sleeves” and step into properties as needed—including serving as interim General Manager during transitions.** **Key Responsibilities** * Provide direct oversight and operational leadership for 6–10 hotel properties within the assigned region * Travel extensively (75%\+) to conduct on\-site visits, audits, and performance reviews * Drive revenue growth, profitability, and cost control across all assigned properties * Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements * Mentor, coach, and develop General Managers and property\-level leadership teams * Analyze financial reports, budgets, and KPIs to identify trends and implement corrective actions * Support new property onboarding, renovations, and brand conversions * Step in as acting General Manager during vacancies, leadership transitions, or critical situations * Collaborate with ownership groups to align operational strategies and performance expectations * Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement **Qualifications** * Minimum of 5\+ years of progressive hospitality leadership experience * Prior multi\-unit or regional management experience strongly preferred * Previous General Manager experience required * Proven track record of improving hotel performance and team effectiveness * Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P\&L management * Ability to lead, influence, and motivate teams across multiple locations * Willingness to be highly hands\-on and operationally involved * Excellent communication, organizational, and problem\-solving skills * Must reside within close proximity to a major airport for frequent travel **Key Competencies** * Leadership \& Team Development * Operational Excellence * Financial Performance Management * Adaptability \& Crisis Management * Strategic Thinking with Tactical Execution * Guest Experience Focus **Travel** * Regular travel required for property visits, company meetings, and strategic planning sessions. * Candidates must have access to a major airport and ability to travel as needed. **What We Offer** * Competitive salary * Health, vision, dental, life, and other supplemental insurance * Flexible remote work environment * Opportunity to shape overall strategy for a diverse and growing hotel portfolio * Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture **About IPD Hospitality** *IPD Hospitality is a hotel management company operating a diverse portfolio of hotels across multiple brands and markets. Our focus is on operational excellence, revenue growth, and delivering exceptional results for our ownership partners. IPD Hospitality was founded on three core principles that guide our daily operations and the management of every property we oversee: Integrity, Professional, Dedicated.*