Area Managing Director

Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, proudly managed by Somnium Hospitality Group, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Area Managing Director to lead our flagship resort while driving strategic direction and operational excellence across a portfolio of properties.

This leadership role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring operational excellence, maintaining brand standards, and mentoring property leadership teams across multiple hotels. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on hospitality leader with strong financial acumen and the ability to manage multi-property operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Property Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations for the primary hotel property including Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales, Engineering, and Finance
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain high guest satisfaction scores and service excellence standards
• Lead department heads and develop high-performing management teams

Regional Oversight

• Provide operational oversight and strategic guidance for additional properties within the company portfolio
• Mentor and support General Managers at other hotels
• Assist with operational audits, financial reviews, and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure consistent operational standards and brand compliance across all assigned properties

Financial Performance

• Manage full P&L responsibility for assigned properties
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and capital plans
• Monitor financial performance including RevPAR, ADR, GOP, and flow-through
• Identify opportunities to improve revenue and control expenses

Revenue & Sales Strategy

• Collaborate with revenue management and sales teams to drive occupancy and rate growth
• Evaluate market conditions and implement strategic pricing and sales initiatives
• Support group sales, corporate partnerships, and local market initiatives

Talent Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain top hospitality talent
• Provide leadership coaching to property management teams
• Ensure compliance with all HR policies and labor regulations

Operational Excellence

• Lead property improvement initiatives and capital projects
• Maintain safety, risk management, and operational compliance
• Implement best practices across the portfolio to improve efficiency and guest experience

Qualifications

Required

• 7–10+ years of hotel leadership experience
• Prior experience as a Hotel General Manager
• Experience overseeing multiple properties or regional operations preferred
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Proven leadership in team development and operations management
• Experience with major hotel brands (Hilton, Marriott, IHG, etc.)

Preferred

• Multi-property or regional management experience
• Experience with hotel acquisitions, repositioning, or brand conversions
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) or equivalent hospitality certification

Skills & Competencies

• Multi-property operations leadership
• Strategic financial management
• Revenue management and sales strategy
• Leadership development and team building
• Operational compliance and brand standards
• Strong communication and decision-making skills

Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.