RVP (Hotels & Resorts) | Columbia Hospitality

Regional Vice President (Hotels & Resorts) | Columbia Hospitality
Location: Seattle, Washington
We’re seeking an experienced and driven Regional Vice President (RVP) to lead a diverse portfolio of full- and limited-service hotels and resorts and conference centers across the Pacific Northwest. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on results, data, and developing top-performing teams through inspiring leadership. This is Seattle based with 2-3 days likely in our home office and the remainder of the week spent supporting properties within the assigned portfolio. As regions fluctuate, property assignments and/or geographic oversight may also adapt. This specific RVP assignment includes properties with heavy focus on group/catering business and therefore strong experience in this discipline is required.
As RVP, you’ll partner closely with ownership, corporate leadership, and General Managers to deliver exceptional financial results, elevate operations, and strengthen guest and team engagement. You’ll use your sharp analytical skills and deep financial expertise to maximize profitability, ensure operational consistency, and create raving fans.

Let’s start off with the most important part-what’s in it for you:
The Perks
*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
• Salary Range: $180,000-$195,000 DOE
• Incentive Eligible
• Cellphone Allowance
• Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
• Paid Time off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K
• HSA/FSA Plans -with employer contribution
• Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
• Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
• Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
• Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, and Retail (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
• Employee Assistance Program
• “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
• Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
• Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
• Online Learning Platform to Help You Grow!
• Third Party Perks (Including discounts on Pet Insurance, Rental Cars, Movie and Concert Tickets, Theme Park and Attractions & so much more)

Our Commitment to you:

“People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.

Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.

What you’ll do:
The Brass Tacks
• Provides overall direction and leadership to General Managers and regional teams, ensuring alignment with company goals, values, and brand standards.
• Leads financial performance management across all assigned assets—monitoring P&L statements, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Partners with property leadership to prepare annual business plans, including operating, capital, and marketing plans that support company objectives and ownership expectations.
• Partners with revenue management, sales and marketing to develop and executive pricing and revenue strategies to maximize profitability
• Reviews and approves significant operating expenses and capital expenditures
• Oversees capital planning, major renovations, and asset protection initiatives to maintain and enhance property value.
• Responsible for one’s own objective key results (OKR’s) as well as supporting direct reports in achieving theirs
• Direct liaison to ownership groups, community organizations, city officials, industry associations and public relations entities
• Supports succession planning, leadership development, and performance management across assigned properties.
• Directs applicable training on job standards and areas of responsibility in partnership with the learning and development team.
• Leverages data and analytics to inform operational decisions, assess market performance, and enhance financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, local regulations, and safety standards.
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership by cultivating a high performing, team member and guest-centric culture that drives team engagemen