The Vice President of Operations for a portfolio of Independent Hotels and Resorts in California, Oregan and Washington. Key Responsibilities. Provide executive oversight and leadership for an assigned group of hotels and resorts, accountable for balanced scorecard performance, profitability, brand execution, and guest outcomes. Partner closely with General Managers to elevate leadership capability, operational rigor, and service execution. Define, refine, and operationalize distinct brand identities and asset positioning for each hotel, consistently delivering measurably positive experiences by guests. Guide development of guest experiences, programming, and service rituals that differentiate each unique property. Oversee and align strategies across direct sales, revenue management, marketing, distribution, and e-commerce to maximize total revenue, rate integrity, and market share. Drive disciplined cost management while protecting the guest and associate experience. Collaborate closely with Finance to ensure strong controls, capital stewardship, and sound financial governance across properties. Lead capital planning prioritization and execution, ensuring investments support asset positioning, guest expectations, and long-term value creation. Ensure programs are in place for asset inspection, brand compliance, and physical product protection across the portfolio. Ensure properties attract, develop, and retain top talent, aligned with company culture and service expectations. Coach and mentor General Managers and senior leaders using a performance-based, situational leadership approach. Build bench strength and leadership readiness to support future growth and expansion. Develop trusted, consultative relationships with owners, asset managers, and key stakeholders. Leverage data and market intelligence to identify performance gaps, competitive threats, and growth opportunities. Drive fact-based decision-making across all operational and commercial disciplines. Travel as required to support the portfolio. What are we looking for? Additional Job Description. Qualifications. Minimum 7 years of progressive hospitality operations leadership, with demonstrated success across multiple property types or complexity levels. Bachelor’s degree requiredpreferably in Hospitality, or Travel & Tourism Management. Independent hotel or resort experience required. Based in CA, OR, or WA strongly preferred. Proven executive leadership capability in team selection, mentorship, and succession planning, as well as leading change and transformation and driving accountability and enterprise-level results. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate insight into action. Deep understanding of best-in-class operating practices and the ability to unify multiple disciplines under a cohesive strategy. Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder-management skills. Up to 75% travel. Compensation:$235000 - $260000