Regional Vice President of Operations

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions - Uniondale, NY

Full-time - Senior

Uniondale, NY

Real Estate

About the position

The Regional Vice President of Operations at Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the financial performance, safety, maintenance, and brand compliance of a designated portfolio of hotels. This position requires a hands-on approach to ensure that each hotel operates at its optimal best, with a strong emphasis on achieving budgeted revenue and profitability targets. The Regional Vice President will be actively involved in sales and revenue management, participating in revenue calls, and providing support to hotel teams to close business effectively. In addition to financial oversight, the role emphasizes the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture and minimizing team member turnover. The Regional Vice President will lead by example, engaging with hotel staff through departmental meetings and one-on-one interactions to build a solid team culture. Regular property walkthroughs will be conducted to verify that preventative maintenance programs are in place and that safety inspections are performed to ensure the well-being of both guests and staff. Brand compliance is another critical aspect of this role, requiring the Regional Vice President to ensure that all hotels meet or exceed brand training and quality assurance inspection standards. The position demands a significant travel commitment, with approximately 80% of the job involving visits to various hotel locations to provide hands-on support and analysis. The Regional Vice President will also be responsible for cost containment strategies, ensuring that all properties control expenses effectively and achieve profitability goals. The role encompasses a variety of responsibilities, including driving results for the Balanced Scorecard, monitoring guest satisfaction scores, and participating in the budget process for each hotel. The Regional Vice President will also assist in training new General Managers and ensure that performance reviews are completed on time. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of hotel operations, including marketing, personnel management, and hospitality law, as well as strong communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Responsibilities

• Achieve all budgeted revenue numbers and ensure consistent positive RevPAR Index.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to the Executive Vice President and COO as directed.
• Lead by example to build a solid culture and minimize team member turnover.
• Conduct property walkthroughs to verify preventative maintenance programs and conduct safety inspections.
• Ensure compliance with brand training and quality assurance inspections.
• Travel frequently to hotels, providing hands-on support and analysis to optimize performance.
• Control expenses and ensure profitability across all properties.
• Drive results for the Balanced Scorecard and monitor guest satisfaction scores.
• Assist in the budget process and ensure accurate forecasting for hotels.
• Train new General Managers and ensure timely completion of performance reviews.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years General Manager experience in a hotel.
• Prior experience as a departmental manager in at least two areas before becoming a General Manager.
• Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, safety programs, and labor laws.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in union negotiations and arbitrations.
• Familiarity with Hoteligence and Star Reports.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $120.00 to $150.00 per hour.