Here’s a general organogram (organizational chart) for large hospitality companies—which typically includes hotel chains, resorts, and multi-brand hospitality groups like Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Accor, or IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group).
Organogram For Hotel Chains and Multi-Brand Hospitality Groups
1. Corporate Headquarters Level
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Overall leader of the company.
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Oversees day-to-day operations and brand performance.
- Manages:
- Regional Vice Presidents (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
- Brand Operations Heads (specific hotel brands under the group)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Manages company finances, budgeting, accounting, audits, investor relations.
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Responsible for marketing strategy, brand positioning, loyalty programs, and digital campaigns.
- Chief Development Officer (CDO)
- Leads expansion, franchising, real estate acquisition, new hotel development.
- Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
- Oversees talent acquisition, employee training, performance management, compensation.
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Leads IT infrastructure, digital transformation, cybersecurity, software development.
- General Counsel (Legal Department)
- Handles legal compliance, risk management, contracts, mergers & acquisitions.
2. Regional / Brand Management Level
- Brand President / Regional Vice President
- Manages overall brand strategy or region-specific operations.
- Operations Director
- Oversees operations managers across hotels in the region or brand.
- Director of Sales & Marketing
- Leads regional marketing and sales initiatives.
- Director of Revenue Management
- Responsible for pricing, forecasting, maximizing revenue.
- Director of Human Resources
- Manages HR policies and staffing regionally.
- Regional Finance Director
- Oversees financial reporting and controls for the region.
3. Individual Hotel Property Level
- General Manager (GM)
- Overall head of the hotel property.
- Director of Operations / Hotel Manager
- Oversees daily hotel functions including guest services and facilities.
- Manages:
- Front Office Manager (Reception, Concierge)
- Housekeeping Manager (Room cleaning, laundry)
- Food & Beverage Manager (Restaurants, bars, banquets)
- Executive Chef (Kitchen operations)
- Restaurant Manager
- Banquet/Catering Manager
- Engineering/Maintenance Manager (Building upkeep, technical systems)
- Director of Sales & Marketing
- Local sales team, promotional events, PR.
- Director of Finance (Controller)
- Manages accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing.
- Director of Human Resources
- Recruitment, staff training, employee relations.
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