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.

1-15 of 36 Jobs

Regional Operations Manager - Chicago, IL

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 5 hours ago

Lead and develop teams to deliver exceptional audit/inspection services, including training, motivating, coaching, counseling, and mentoring FTE Inspectors, as well as conducting performance management...

Chicago Territory Manager - On Premise Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 13 hours ago

Strong communicator and team player, ability to build meaningful relationships with new contacts and motivate Personal curiosity in improving systems Desire to have a positive impact on customers Passionate...

Regional Operations Manager

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Overview SALARY + PERFORMANCE BONUS (OUR TOP REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER EARN $150K+ IN THEIR FIRST YEAR THIS POSITION REQUIRES REGULAR REGIONAL TRAVEL TO ALL MARKETS up to 25 WEEKS PER YEAR...

Territory Manager - Frankfort, IL

  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Territory Manager - Frankfort, IL

  • Orland Park, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orland Park, IL
  • 1 day ago

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

Director of Hospitality

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details ABOUT CLASS ACT Who We Are, What Were Building, and Why Class Act is a new fine dining restaurant and speakeasy concept in Chicago that combines...

Sales Representative - Territory Manager

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 2 days ago

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

Territory Manager - Western Suburbs Chicago

  • Bensenville, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bensenville, IL
  • 2 days ago

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

Bilingual Area Manager

  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 5 days ago

If you're a motivated leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and can ensure high-quality service delivery, we'd love to have you on our team! Apply today at www.essclean.com!...

Director of Hotel Sales

  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 5 days ago

OR 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing or related professional area....

Regional Operations Manager - Chicago, IL

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

Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. Were a technology company building the worlds most advancedand uncomplicateddigital marketplace for used...

Territory Manager - Davenport and Quad Cities Area

  • Milan, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Milan, IL
  • 6 days ago

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

Territory Manager - Racine

  • Great Lakes, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Great Lakes, IL
  • 6 days ago

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

Director of Hospitality

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 6 days ago

Company Description Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence,...

Regional Director of Labor Relations (Remote Opportunities)

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

In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Labor Relations, Human Resources, and Hotel Operations teams, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality...

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


Local
National
12,812,477
319,486

Regional Director of Operations Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireHospitality curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Finance for Operations Directors
If you want to effectively head any business operation, you need to understand the numbers underlying your team's work. Financial skills are essential for operations directors looking to improve...
Marketing Operations
Explore topics focusing on the historical development of marketing as well as the effects that global trade and technology has on marketing practices and operations. Overtime every industry...
Regional Socioeconomic Impact Analyses and Modeling
The seminar is designed to provide advanced graduate students with a thorough understanding of selected regional economic theories and techniques and with experience in using alternative...

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%



Regional Director of Operations Related Career Advice Articles

Confident restaurant manager
Think You Want to Be a Restaurant Manager? Read This First.

Considering a career in restaurant management? Read iHireHospitality’s primer and learn about a restaurant manager’s daily duties and responsibilities.

Read article »