Regional Director of Operations Jobs in Tennessee

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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Area Manager--Knoxville Metro--Morning shift

  • Clean Team
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Area Manager - Morning Operations Location: Knoxville, TN (and surrounding areas) Schedule: Monday-Friday, morning Shift (occasional weekends) Status: Full-Time, Salaried Position...

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Restaurant Operations Manager

  • First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 5 days ago

24/7 Employee Assistance Program 401(K) Retirement Savings Program (must be employed for 60 days and must be 21 years of age to participate)* As a Restaurant Operations Manager, you will be eligible...

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Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Foodservice Area Manager

  • Performance Foods
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 7 days ago

Company Description: Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels,...

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Culinary Area Manager - Dollywood Theme Park - Exempt

  • Dollywood Parks & Resorts
  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Pigeon Forge, TN
  • 9 days ago

excellent service from point of entry to departure (e.g., greeting from hostess, speed of service, fulfillment of special requests, collection of payment and invitation to return) Lead & maintain food...

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Area Manager--Knoxville Metro

  • Clean Team
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Area Manager - Evening Operations Location: Knoxville, TN (and surrounding areas) Schedule: Monday-Friday, Afternoon/Evening Shift (occasional weekends) Status: Full-Time, Salaried...

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District Manager

  • MyEyeDr
  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 12 days ago

About the role See yourself starting a new career journey? As a MyEyeDr. District Manager you will be responsible for overseeing business operations and patient service throughout all offices...

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Regional General Manager

  • NPAworldwide Recruitment Network
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

Regional General Manager (OOJ - 45719) NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: May/19/2026 Job Description This is a senior leadership role with full ownership of the Tennessee...

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Dining Services District Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Cookeville, TN
  • 15 days ago

Overview Role: Dining Services District Manager Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dining Services District Manager, where you will oversee dining services operations across multiple...

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Director of Operations

  • Marriott International
  • TN
  • 16 days ago
  • TN
  • 16 days ago

Functions as the strategic business leader of the property's Hotel Operations....

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Director of Hotel Sales - Fayetteville, Arkansas

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 18 days ago

Our premier boutique luxury hotel in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to join our leadership team. This is a highly visible opportunity within one of Northwest...

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Quality Area Manager

  • CRG
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 19 days ago

Serves as the HACCP Team Coordinator and assures the HACCP based Food Quality and Food Safety plans remain effective including the planning and executing of verification and validation activities....

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District Manager

  • Extra Space Storage
  • Nashville, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 22 days ago

Why Join Us? Are you passionate about teamwork and developing top talent? Do you like to lead and drive innovation with your team in order to achieve great results? At Extra Space Storage we offer...

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District Manager

  • Life Storage
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 23 days ago

Why Join Us? Are you passionate about teamwork and developing top talent? Do you like to lead and drive innovation with your team in order to achieve great results? At Extra Space Storage we offer...

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Foodservice Area Manager- Chattanooga

  • Performance Foodservice
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago

Foodservice Area Manager- Chattanooga Performance Foodservice - 2.8 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Paid time off 401(k)...

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Regional Director of Operations - Southeast Region

  • Gibson Hotel Management, Inc.
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 27 days ago

We invite you to grow with us as there are many exciting avenues for the future of Gibson Hotel Management, Inc. We are recruiting a new Regional Director of Operations to join our Corporate Team!...

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Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Regional Director of Operations Jobs in Tennessee

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 Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.9%
Master's Degree
16.2%
Associate's Degree
10.7%
High School or GED
10.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.0%
Some College
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
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 Tennessee
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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