City, State:
Denver, Colorado
Title: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Company Operations Department
Job Summary: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides executive leadership for the operational and financial performance of Stonebridge’s hotel portfolio, ensuring each asset delivers strong returns while maintaining brand integrity and exceptional guest experiences. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the COO partners with the CEO, ownership groups, and senior leaders to translate company strategy into operational execution that maximizes profitability, strengthens asset value, and supports long term portfolio growth.
Essential Functions and Duties:
• Provide executive oversight of operational performance across the Stonebridge hotel portfolio, ensuring properties meet or exceed financial, operational, and guest satisfaction goals
• Partner with ownership groups and asset managers to ensure each property delivers strong financial performance and long-term asset value
• Represent Stonebridge in ownership meetings, board discussions, and strategic reviews, providing operational insights and performance updates
• Support business development efforts by participating in management pitch presentations and demonstrating Stonebridge’s operational capabilities to prospective owners and partners
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership team to translate company strategy into actionable operational initiatives across the portfolio
• Lead and mentor regional and corporate operations leaders, fostering accountability, professional growth, and consistent execution of company standards
• Monitor key performance indicators including RevPAR, NOI, guest satisfaction, and labor metrics, implementing corrective strategies when needed
• Ensure operational alignment with brand standards, management agreements, and ownership expectations across all managed properties
• Partner with Development, Revenue Management, Sales, Finance, and HR leadership to support portfolio growth and operational effectiveness
• Oversee operational readiness for new hotel openings, transitions, and property renovations
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, guest experience, and profitability through innovation, technology adoption, and best practices
• Maintain strong relationships with brand partners, vendors, and industry stakeholders to support the company’s strategic objectives
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence throughout the organization
Required Experience, Education, and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality operations, including multi-property or regional oversight
• Demonstrated success managing large hotel portfolios and delivering strong financial performance across multiple brands and markets
• Extensive experience working with hotel ownership groups, asset managers, and brand partners
• Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of hotel P&L management, forecasting, and asset performance metrics
• Proven leadership ability with experience developing senior operational leaders and building high-performing teams
• Exceptional strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent the company with owners, investors, and industry partners
Work Environment:
• Frequent travel is required to visit portfolio properties, attend ownership meetings, and support strategic initiatives across the organization
• Work is performed in a combination of corporate office environments, hotel properties, and professional meeting settings
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, travel regularly, and manage a demanding schedule that may include evenings or weekends as business needs require
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs may be required (e.g., presentation materials, travel equipment)
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.
Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.
All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:
2026-03-09
Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.