Regional Director of Operations Jobs in Illinois

A Regional Director of Operations in the hospitality industry oversees the operations of various establishments within a specific geographical area. They are responsible for ensuring all hotels, restaurants, or resorts under their purview are running efficiently, meeting the revenue targets, adhering to safety and health standards, and delivering high-quality services. This involves coordinating with different department managers, analyzing financial data, developing and implementing strategies, and conducting regular site visits to assess the performance and customer satisfaction.

To excel in this position, one should have excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving and strategic planning skills. A deep understanding of the hospitality industry and strong financial acumen are also essential. Relevant certifications like Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) or Certified Food and Beverage Executive (CFBE) can be advantageous. A person usually advances to this role after serving as a General Manager, Assistant Director of Operations, or Director of Food and Beverage in the hospitality industry.

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Director of Operations - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago

A Director of Hotel Operation s is responsible for assisting the General Manager in managing daily hotel operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial...

Restaurant Zone Manager

  • New Lenox, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • New Lenox, IL
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Initial hiring pay range (based on location, experience, etc.): $18 / hour At Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers we serve only the best tasting and most craveable chicken finger...

Regional Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

successful in the role include; Account management Network management Leadership skills Industry knowledge is critical Must have a comprehensive working knowledge of all partner's service operations - front-of-house...

Hotel Director of Sales

  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 2 days ago

Salary Range $62K-$68K What we offer: Health, Dental, Vision and other benefits available after 60 days DailyPay 401k Paid Training Paid PTO Referral program Discounts at all Kinseth Hotel...

district manager - Central New Jersey

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Now Brewing - Future Leaders! #tobeapartner As a District Manager you enjoy the journey of developing extraordinary Store Managers, creating great customer experiences, impacting growth across...

Territory Manager - Chicago Metro

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities....

Regional Operations Manager

  • Northlake, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Northlake, IL
  • 3 days ago

The Regional Operations Manager is responsible for the Empire for Business customer install experience by partnering with local market installation and operations teams and corresponding sales...

Sales Representative - Territory Manager

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 5 days ago

Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities....

District Manager of Operations

  • Algonquin, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Algonquin, IL
  • 6 days ago

Overview Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling, arcade games, amazing parties, and the kind of food most people dream about at their desks. This isnt any ordinary office; its the beginning of a...

Regional Director of Operations Nordstrom Division

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago

New Projects: Partner with Nordstrom and Bokas development team to oversee new restaurant openings or coffee bar refreshes, managing milestones and deliverables....

Area Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 6 days ago

Overview Area Manager - Evening Shift (Champaign-Urbana and surrounding Area) Pay Rate: $18-$21/hour Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 4:30pm-1:00am with weekend-on-call rotation (Occasional...

Territory Manager

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 7 days ago

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities....

Territory Manager

  • Orland Park, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 7 days ago

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Foodservice industry/culinary/restaurant management/hospitality experience preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities....

Regional Operations Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 8 days ago

Our Story Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory firm, offering transaction, management, financial and consulting services. Weve designed our corporate structure to...

Regional Operations Manager- Lab Operations

  • Itasca, IL
  • 9 days ago
  • Itasca, IL
  • 9 days ago

LabCorp (NYSE: LH), an S&P 500 company, is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug...

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Salary for Regional Director of Operations Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Regional Director of Operations positions.



Highest Education Level

Regional Director of Operationss in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.6%
Master's Degree
16.2%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
High School or GED
10.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.9%
Some College
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Regional Director of Operationss in Illinois
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%



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