Hotel Leveque
Regional Vice President of Operations
Driving Performance, People, and First-in-Class Guest Experiences
Compensation:
$175,000 to $225,000 per year plus bonus
Regional Vice President of Operations - Full Service and Lifestyle Hotels What’s in it for you…
Day 1, insurance enrollment
Day 1, earn paid time off
Day 1, holiday pay available
Day 1, 401(k) enrollment with company contributions upon 30 days
Hotel and travel discounts at destinations worldwide
Quarterly bonus program tied to Balanced Scorecard performance, subject to plan terms
Career pathing, leadership development, and growth opportunities
The impact you’ll make… The Regional Vice President of Operations plays a meaningful role in elevating performance across a portfolio of full-service and lifestyle hotels and restaurants. This role delivers financial results, memorable guest experiences, and consistent execution while helping create environments where people feel supported, developed, and proud of their work.
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations for Full Service and Lifestyle Hotels, this leader brings enterprise strategy to life at the regional level, builds owner confidence, and helps leaders achieve results in ways that reflect First Hospitality values and behaviors.
What you’ll be doing… Operational Performance Leadership Champion Balanced Scorecard performance across the hotels and restaurants within the region. Lead the execution of annual business plans and budgets, align resources to priorities, and identify opportunities and risks early to drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
Food and Beverage Excellence Apply deep Food and Beverage expertise to elevate restaurant, bar, banquet, and lifestyle concepts across the portfolio. Improve results through disciplined execution, menu and concept strategy, service standards, labor and cost management, and consistent guest experiences. Ensure Food and Beverage operations are commercially sound, operationally disciplined, and aligned with brand intent.
People First Leadership and Talent Development Develop leadership capability across the region through clear expectations, direct feedback, and meaningful development support. Lead with a People First mindset, aspiring to create a great place to work for all where leaders and teams feel supported, included, and accountable. Coach leaders to deliver results while modeling First Hospitality values and behaviors. Recognize performance, address challenges with care and clarity, and build engagement through consistent, values-based leadership.
Guest Experience and Brand Stewardship Champion a first-in-class guest experience by ensuring consistent service excellence, supporting experiences that feel authentic, differentiated, and aligned with brand positioning across all properties. Ensure each hotel and restaurant consistently delivers on brand standards, concept intent, and guest expectations.
Owner and Stakeholder Partnership Build trusted, productive relationships with ownership groups and key stakeholders. Engage in fact based dialogue around performance, priorities, and opportunities, partnering with senior operations leadership to align on plans, manage risk, and support long term success.
Openings, Transitions, and Operational Readiness Support hotel and restaurant openings, renovations, rebrandings, and operational transitions. Partner cross functionally to ensure readiness, leadership alignment, and continuity of the guest experience during periods of change.
You should have…
8 plus years of hospitality operations experience across hotels and restaurants, including multi-property leadership
Experience in full-service and/or lifestyle hotel environments with exposure to both independent and branded operations
Demonstrated Food and Beverage leadership across restaurants, banquets, and bar operations
Financial and business acumen with experience using platforms such as ProfitSword, Ottimate, UKG Pro, Sage Intacct, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems
Ability to interpret operational, financial, and workforce data to guide decisions and drive performance
Interest in learning and embracing Artificial Intelligence and human collaboration tools to improve efficiency and insight
Proven ability to influence leaders, partner with ownership groups, and build alignment across stakeholders
Clear, confident communicator across written, verbal, and presentation settings
Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining people first and execution focused
Adaptable leader comfortable navigating change and complexity
Willingness to travel based on business needs up to 75%
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or a related field preferred
First Hospitality is a national, award-winning hospitality management and development company with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Since 1985, First Hospitality has delivered market leading results through its proprietary operating platform. The company operates over 70 hotels across 26 brands and is recognized for enduring owner partnerships, operational excellence, and a people first culture.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce where associates’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness.
At First Hospitality, our mission is
to care for you on our journey together .
Founded in 1985, First Hospitality has curated a forward-thinking reputation. Successfully investing and managing hotels throughout the country, our passion for harnessing data to plan ahead means we don’t just follow industry trends, we create them. This means creating value for our investors, opportunity for our employees, comfort for our guests, and trust for our partners.
First Hospitality is focused on achieving together through integrity, caring service, leadership, ownership, teamwork, full living, and inclusivity and social good. We're thrilled for all we've achieved and believe we're still building our legacy of success.
JOIN THE TEAM! First Hospitality believes we do better when you do better. That's why we're committed to helping you build a future through comprehensive training and extensive career development opportunities. We provide all employees with competitive wages, benefit enrollment options from the first day of employment, paid time off from the first hour worked, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement savings, and more!
Locations
Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District, Chicago, IL
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection, Oak Brook, IL
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport, Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, Des Moines, IA
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, IL
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie, Pleasant Prairie, WI
The Hancock Hotel, Findlay, OH
Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgeview Chicago, Bridgeview, IL
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Airport, Columbus, OH
Hiltons at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Hilton Garden Inn/ Homewood Suites Downtown Toledo
Hotel Ardent, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Dayton, OH
Hutton Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
The Inn on Sheridan
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center
Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, Louisville, KY
Lively Hotel at OAK
The Weston, Weston, VT
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
voco Chicago Downtown/Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point, Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Hampton Inn / Homewood Suite by Hilton Chicago Downtown West Loop, Chicago, IL
Holiday Inn Express Tallahassee - I-10 E, Menomonee Falls, WI
Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, IL
Indianapolis, IN
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, GA
The Abbey Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport, Davenport, IA
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical, Chicago, IL
Hyatt House Chicago / Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical University District
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Compensation:
$175,000 to $225,000 per year plus bonus
Regional Vice President of Operations - Full Service and Lifestyle Hotels What’s in it for you…
Day 1, insurance enrollment
Day 1, earn paid time off
Day 1, holiday pay available
Day 1, 401(k) enrollment with company contributions upon 30 days
Hotel and travel discounts at destinations worldwide
Quarterly bonus program tied to Balanced Scorecard performance, subject to plan terms
Career pathing, leadership development, and growth opportunities
The impact you’ll make… The Regional Vice President of Operations plays a meaningful role in elevating performance across a portfolio of full-service and lifestyle hotels and restaurants. This role delivers financial results, memorable guest experiences, and consistent execution while helping create environments where people feel supported, developed, and proud of their work.
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations for Full Service and Lifestyle Hotels, this leader brings enterprise strategy to life at the regional level, builds owner confidence, and helps leaders achieve results in ways that reflect First Hospitality values and behaviors.
What you’ll be doing… Operational Performance Leadership Champion Balanced Scorecard performance across the hotels and restaurants within the region. Lead the execution of annual business plans and budgets, align resources to priorities, and identify opportunities and risks early to drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
Food and Beverage Excellence Apply deep Food and Beverage expertise to elevate restaurant, bar, banquet, and lifestyle concepts across the portfolio. Improve results through disciplined execution, menu and concept strategy, service standards, labor and cost management, and consistent guest experiences. Ensure Food and Beverage operations are commercially sound, operationally disciplined, and aligned with brand intent.
People First Leadership and Talent Development Develop leadership capability across the region through clear expectations, direct feedback, and meaningful development support. Lead with a People First mindset, aspiring to create a great place to work for all where leaders and teams feel supported, included, and accountable. Coach leaders to deliver results while modeling First Hospitality values and behaviors. Recognize performance, address challenges with care and clarity, and build engagement through consistent, values-based leadership.
Guest Experience and Brand Stewardship Champion a first-in-class guest experience by ensuring consistent service excellence, supporting experiences that feel authentic, differentiated, and aligned with brand positioning across all properties. Ensure each hotel and restaurant consistently delivers on brand standards, concept intent, and guest expectations.
Owner and Stakeholder Partnership Build trusted, productive relationships with ownership groups and key stakeholders. Engage in fact based dialogue around performance, priorities, and opportunities, partnering with senior operations leadership to align on plans, manage risk, and support long term success.
Openings, Transitions, and Operational Readiness Support hotel and restaurant openings, renovations, rebrandings, and operational transitions. Partner cross functionally to ensure readiness, leadership alignment, and continuity of the guest experience during periods of change.
You should have…
8 plus years of hospitality operations experience across hotels and restaurants, including multi-property leadership
Experience in full-service and/or lifestyle hotel environments with exposure to both independent and branded operations
Demonstrated Food and Beverage leadership across restaurants, banquets, and bar operations
Financial and business acumen with experience using platforms such as ProfitSword, Ottimate, UKG Pro, Sage Intacct, Salesforce, or similar enterprise systems
Ability to interpret operational, financial, and workforce data to guide decisions and drive performance
Interest in learning and embracing Artificial Intelligence and human collaboration tools to improve efficiency and insight
Proven ability to influence leaders, partner with ownership groups, and build alignment across stakeholders
Clear, confident communicator across written, verbal, and presentation settings
Ability to manage multiple priorities while remaining people first and execution focused
Adaptable leader comfortable navigating change and complexity
Willingness to travel based on business needs up to 75%
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or a related field preferred
First Hospitality is a national, award-winning hospitality management and development company with nearly 40 years of experience in the industry. Since 1985, First Hospitality has delivered market leading results through its proprietary operating platform. The company operates over 70 hotels across 26 brands and is recognized for enduring owner partnerships, operational excellence, and a people first culture.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce where associates’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness.
At First Hospitality, our mission is
to care for you on our journey together .
Founded in 1985, First Hospitality has curated a forward-thinking reputation. Successfully investing and managing hotels throughout the country, our passion for harnessing data to plan ahead means we don’t just follow industry trends, we create them. This means creating value for our investors, opportunity for our employees, comfort for our guests, and trust for our partners.
First Hospitality is focused on achieving together through integrity, caring service, leadership, ownership, teamwork, full living, and inclusivity and social good. We're thrilled for all we've achieved and believe we're still building our legacy of success.
JOIN THE TEAM! First Hospitality believes we do better when you do better. That's why we're committed to helping you build a future through comprehensive training and extensive career development opportunities. We provide all employees with competitive wages, benefit enrollment options from the first day of employment, paid time off from the first hour worked, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement savings, and more!
Locations
Hampton Inn Majestic Chicago Theatre District, Chicago, IL
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection, Oak Brook, IL
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport, Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, Des Moines, IA
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, Rosemont, IL
Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Pleasant Prairie Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, WI
Fairfield Inn & Suites Kenosha Pleasant Prairie, Pleasant Prairie, WI
The Hancock Hotel, Findlay, OH
Home2 Suites Des Moines at Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Hampton Inn & Suites Bridgeview Chicago, Bridgeview, IL
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Airport, Columbus, OH
Hiltons at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Hilton Garden Inn/ Homewood Suites Downtown Toledo
Hotel Ardent, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Dayton, OH
Hutton Hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown
The Inn on Sheridan
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee-West Medical Center
Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, Louisville, KY
Lively Hotel at OAK
The Weston, Weston, VT
Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South
voco Chicago Downtown/Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point, Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Hampton Inn / Homewood Suite by Hilton Chicago Downtown West Loop, Chicago, IL
Holiday Inn Express Tallahassee - I-10 E, Menomonee Falls, WI
Holiday Inn Express Chicago NW - Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights, IL
Indianapolis, IN
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, GA
The Abbey Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport, Davenport, IA
Sonesta ES Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - Medical, Chicago, IL
Hyatt House Chicago / Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical University District
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