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Director of Operations

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port

2061 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

All Suite
Managed By Economos Properties
Full-Time

General Job Description:

A Director of Operations is responsible for all aspects of a hotel to make sure that it is running smoothly and making profit while ensuring that the guests have a positive experience and will want to stay again. Responsible for short and long term planning of day to day operations of the hotel areas in Front Office, Housekeeping, and Food & Beverage related areas. Recommends budget and manage expenses within approved budget constraints.

Essential Job Tasks

  • Day-to-day operation of the Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage including banquet with a heavy concentration on the property’s F&B outlets, and other key operating areas of the hotel.
  • Work closely with and gain a working knowledge of Front Office, Housekeeping, Accounting and the necessary aspects of Food & Beverage and Engineering.
  • Accurately execute all company and brand initiatives, policies and procedures with a continuous improvement in quality, service and operations.
  • Interact with the General Manager and other key department heads on a daily basis to ensure exceptional service and maximization of revenues.
  • Controls costs effectively to meet budget guidelines. Has control system in place for all controllable costs and main hours.
  • Develop and implement programs designed to improve the efficiency of the operation and which improve the service to our guests.
  • Train and instruct other members of the staff through the day-to-day sharing of your knowledge and skills.
  • Ensure seamless communication to all operations team members.
  • Observe staff performance, conduct various evaluations, and coordinate action plans for all areas found deficient.
  • Coach, counsel, and motivate all team members as necessary.
  • Ensures that recognition programs for both guest and associates are in place and working.
  • Conducts audit and controls on a regular basis. Communicates with accounting in case of any irregularities.
  • Initiates additional tasks to improve existing procedures and guest satisfaction.
  • Resolves system problems and can operate the system manually. Can lead the staff through a down time.
  • Initiates monthly meetings in the department. Attend staff meetings, operations meetings, forecast meetings and sales strategy meetings.
  • Ensure that accurate inventories are taken with company guideline inventoried products. Participate in the Manager on Duty Program. Provide leadership as the hotel manager in the absence of the General Manager.
  • Additional tasks or roles directed by hotel management.

Candidate Profile:

  • Degree in Hospitality Management is a plus
  • Minimum of 5 years of Hotel Management experience
  • Technical Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with hotel reservation and accounting systems

This private employer offers a Competitive Compensation, Benefits Package and Opportunity for Career Growth.

Benefits include:

•Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

•401(k) Plan

•STD & LTD

•Life Insurance

•Wellness Program

•Vacation/Paid Time Off

•Tuition Assistance

•Discounted Hotel Room Rates (Marriott & Hilton)

•Community Service Program

•Training & Development

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
Posted July 12, 2026

About Homewood Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port

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About Economos Properties

Our Story

For over 50 years we have been committed to making each guest a repeat patron. Founded in 1969 and currently located in Boca Raton, Florida. Economos Properties owns, operates and develops hotels in markets that can be difficult to enter. We have developed projects in excess of $800 million, including 25 hotels, 20 restaurants and multiple condominium, office, retail and apartment projects.

Our Leadership

Economos Properties is a family owned company started by Nick Economos, Sr. in 1969 that has grown from small motels in Norfolk, Virginia to full service and upper upscale hotels in high barrier to entry markets. In 2002 Dan Economos and Nick Economos, Jr. joined the company and continued to expand and develop hotels throughout Florida and most recently Nevada.

Nick Economos, Sr. was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1950 and spent his childhood in Greece and Canada. In 1969 he moved to Norfolk, Virginia from Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada where he founded Economos Properties. He purchased his first motel at 19 years old and over the next 13 years acquired 10 additional motels and developed a restaurant chain called A&W. In the 1980s he developed two full service Omni hotels with two high energy nightclubs attached to them. In 1992 he moved his family and corporate office to Boca Raton, FL where he resides today.