• Job Description

  Req#: DIREC014334

  The Director of Hotel Openings is responsible for overseeing the process and ensuring the successful execution of new hotel openings, renovations, transitions, and special corporate projects. This role ensures that all key milestones are met, and communication flows smoothly across all stakeholders including brand teams, construction, finance, and ownership. The Director ensures that the operational handoff to hotel management for any project is seamless and that ongoing support is provided to address any challenges post-project. The Director will also oversee special corporate projects, ensuring successful implementation of new processes, systems, and initiatives across the portfolio, while aligning with strategic goals and driving operational efficiency.

  Key Responsibilities:

  New Hotel Openings

  - Lead and manage the operational planning and execution of all new hotel openings, ensuring compliance with brand standards and deadlines.

  - Oversee the entire hotel opening process from pre-opening to handover, ensuring that all critical tasks, including staff training, budget management, and operational readiness, are completed on time.

  - Coordinate pre-opening call series and meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines and deliverables.

  - Monitor construction progress in collaboration with the project and construction teams, addressing operational needs as required.

  - Regularly conduct site visits to review progress and ensure readiness for opening day.

  - Communicate effectively with ownership and all stakeholders to ensure expectations are managed and met.

  Renovations

  - Oversee the operational aspects of hotel renovation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations and adherence to timelines.

  - Collaborate with Project manager and operations teams to coordinate tasks, track progress, and address any operational impacts during renovations.

  - Ensure the property meets brand standards and is operationally ready after renovation completion.

  - Facilitate communication between property leadership, brand, and ownership to keep all parties informed of renovation progress and milestones.

  - Provide operational guidance to hotel teams during the renovation process, ensuring that business continuity is maintained.

  Transitions (Acquisitions and Dispositions)

  - Lead the operational transition for newly acquired properties or divestitures, ensuring a smooth shift from one operational phase to another.

  - Collaborate with asset management, operations, and finance teams to ensure that operational readiness aligns with ownership goals and expectations during transitions.

  - Support the VP and SVP in leading transition calls, coordinating between stakeholders to address operational, financial, and brand requirements.

  - Oversee the operational handover to the hotel's management team, ensuring that all systems, procedures, and staff are fully prepared for day-to-day operations post-transition.

  - Monitor post-transition performance and provide support to address any challenges that arise during the handover phase.

  Special Corporate Projects

  - Act as the project coordinator for corporate-driven initiatives, such as the deployment of new software (e.g., PMS) or major brand updates, leading the implementation process across all properties.

  - Assist operations teams in red zone visits for hotels when available

  - Work closely with the corporate services team to deploy new processes and ensure that project milestones are met.

  - Manage and lead special projects that support operational efficiency, innovation, or strategic corporate goals, ensuring that these initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.

  - Provide oversight and direction to project teams, ensuring clarity on roles, responsibilities, and timelines.

  - Coordinate cross-functional teams to support the successful implementation of special projects and new initiatives.

  Qualifications:

  - Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

  - Minimum of 7 years of experience in hotel operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role focused on openings, transitions, or renovations.

  - Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

  - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.

  - Proven track record of driving successful hotel openings, renovations, and operational transitions.

  - Knowledge of hospitality industry best practices, brand standards, and operational strategies.

  - Experience in leading corporate-level projects, including the implementation of new systems or processes.

  - Willingness to travel as needed to various project sites.

• About the company

  Peachtree Hotel Group is a fully integrated investment management platform offering all core hospitality investment and operation services. With an investment track record of $5+ billion in total capitalization of real estate assets, we finance, own, operate, manage, and develop full-, select-, limited-service, and extended-stay hotel assets throughout the United States.

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