Director Of Rooms

The Hotel at Avalon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laura Hotel in Houston, TX is seeking a Director of Rooms to lead Front Office, Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry in alignment with the property's strategic goals.

You will supervise Rooms managers, develop budgets, control costs, and contribute to the hotel's financial objectives as a member of the Executive Committee, while maintaining service excellence and staff engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience, preferably in both rooms and F&B.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, including budgets, planning, safety, and quality assurance.
• Able to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all Rooms Department Managers on daily/weekly/monthly/annual plans.
• Develop and manage the Rooms division budget and revenue forecasts.
• Implement cost controls and labor management tools to optimize expenses.
• As a member of the Executive Committee, help achieve financial objectives.
• Ensure attendance rules are followed and be available to work regularly.

Skills

Management experience

Hotel operations

Communication skills

Job description

## Director Of RoomsApply: On-Site: The Laura Hotel - Houston, TX: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR119158**About Us**The story of The Laura Hotel is inextricably linked to the steamboat of the same name which inspired the property’s rebirth. Just as The Laura once forged intrepidly ahead, navigating waters once thought impassable, our hotel will help to take Downtown Houston into a brave new future filled with culinary excellence, inspiring creativity, and opportunities for both business and pleasure too numerous to count. We are building our team with passionate, hospitality focused individuals who are looking to create a memorable experience for our guests. When you join the family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from free lunch, discounted parking to travel benefits, and much more.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No**Overview**Support General Manager in managing all aspects of the Rooms Department including Front Office, Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Laundry in order to achieve the guest satisfaction, operating and financial goals of the owner.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Supervise all Rooms Department Managers on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual action plans related to property strategic plan. Communicate, both verbally and in writing, to provide clear direction to staff. Help realize and contribute to Rooms Standard Operating Procedures and Policies.* Develop and execute Room’s division budget and revenue forecasts. Develop and implement controls for expense management. Utilize labor management tools to schedule and control labor costs.* As a member of the Executive Committee for the property, the Director of Rooms is expected to help create and execute the financial objectives of the hotel.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Minimum 3 years of management experience, preferably in both rooms and FandB.* Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.* Able to resolve guest, supervisor, and associate conflicts.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.