Demo

Director of Operations

Gecko Hospitality
Windsor, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

We are seeking a Hotel Director of Operations to lead and oversee our team within our 240-room, full-service branded hotel in Windsor Locks, CT. The Director of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for the seamless execution of a hotel's operational strategy and ensuring that daily activities align with the organization’s overarching goals. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of improving processes, optimizing resources, and driving team performance to achieve operational excellence. The Director of Operations works closely with senior leadership to maintain alignment across departments and foster a culture of efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. If you are a natural leader passionate about driving business success, this may be the perfect role for you.

Responsibilities

  • Function as the business leader for all areas of operations, including Rooms and Food and Beverage.
  • Executing flawless guest experiences, revenue generation, cost and policy controls, staffing, safety, and sanitation.
  • Ensures implementation and delivery of the service standards and initiatives to exceed guest expectations, and increase profit and market share.
  • Manages front-of-house and back-of-house operational departments, with clear and specific goals and accountability.
  • This position is actively involved in the local community and builds strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and customers.
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure they align with the company’s strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement efficient operational processes to improve productivity and scalability.
  • Manage budgets, resource allocation, and ensure cost efficiency while meeting organizational priorities.
  • Collaborate with department heads to streamline workflows and improve cross-functional communication.
  • Monitor financial performance, supply chain efficiency, and operational metrics to identify areas for optimization.
  • Lead and mentor operational teams, fostering professional growth and maintaining high-performance standards.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks related to operational activities.
  • Work with senior leadership to develop and execute long-term business strategies.
  • Continuously evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 5 years experience in hotel operations management, or related professional area
  • Food and Beverage Manager experience in full-service / convention hotel
  • Rooms and Related Manager experience in full service / convention hotel.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and nights, as business requires.
  • Powerful desire to develop into a General Manager
  • Strong customer relations skills and leadership capability
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to make quick decisions, problem-solve to achieve guest satisfaction while ensuring compliance with policy and financial standards.
  • Must pass a background check, as well as be drug-free.
  • Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
  • Vacation, PTO, and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • STD, accident, life, and critical illness
  • Educational assistance, hotel discounts, and travel assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hotel discounts
  • Relocation Assistance
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Director of Operations?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director of Operations career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $219,423 - $248,819
    Income Estimation: 
    $280,031 - $485,657
    Income Estimation: 
    $219,423 - $248,819
    Income Estimation: 
    $280,031 - $485,657
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,932 - $119,676
    Income Estimation: 
    $115,103 - $147,076
    Income Estimation: 
    $157,066 - $200,252
    Income Estimation: 
    $219,423 - $248,819
    Income Estimation: 
    $115,103 - $147,076
    Income Estimation: 
    $157,066 - $200,252
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Gecko Hospitality

    Gecko Hospitality
    Hired Organization Address Washington, DC Full Time
    Director of Food and Beverage Exclusive Membership Club Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking hospitality professional?...
    Gecko Hospitality
    Hired Organization Address Meridian, MS Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Title of Position : Restaurant and Bar Manager Job Description : The Restaurant Manager ...
    Gecko Hospitality
    Hired Organization Address Brinkley, AR Full Time
    Job Description Job Description Restaurant General Manager Immediate Need Apply Now Salary : $60,000- $70,000 Benefits a...
    Gecko Hospitality
    Hired Organization Address Sedona, AZ Full Time
    Basic Function : Lead Spa focused resort operations including Front Desk, Concierge, Lounges, Laundry, Reservations and ...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Operations jobs in the Windsor, CT area that may be a better fit.

    Director of Operations

    Root Center for Advanced Recovery, Manchester, CT

    Director of Operations

    ESR Healthcare, West Hartford, CT

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!