The Area Manager can be expected to travel up to 90% of the time providing support and guidance to help the properties achieve their goals. The additional 10% can be worked remotely. The Area Manager is responsible for coordinating, directing, and managing hotel operations to achieve profitability and efficiency while maintaining Company and Brand standards. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance to General Managers, departmental Managers, and hotel team members. • Will have a thorough knowledge of the market, the competition, and the demand generators for each assigned hotel. • Will monitor financial performance at all assigned hotels and ensure that staffing levels at all properties remain at an acceptable level. • Will maintain a continuous line of communication with the owners, informing all critical issues. • Will partner with Human Resources on HR initiatives, programs, and employee issues. Qualifications and Requirements: • Candidates that do not have a minimum of 3 years of previous Hotel Management or multi-unit management experience will not be considered. • Knowledge of sales and marketing. • Keen understanding of financial reporting and cost controls. • Excellent communications and supervisory skills. • Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English, bilingual a plus (Spanish). • Ability to organize multiple projects, manage and prioritize. • Knowledge of computers and software including the ability to use email, word, and excel. • Willing to work weekends and holidays when required. This job requires the ability to perform the following: • Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds • Handling objects • Bending, stooping, kneeling