Director, Rooms

Starwood Hotels; Princeville (HI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Hawaii is seeking a Director of Rooms to lead the entire Rooms Division (Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Reservations) and ensure a seamless, luxurious guest experience from arrival to departure.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization while developing high-performing teams and upholding brand standards across the Starwood portfolio. This role emphasizes sustainability and guest satisfaction as core priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience within a Rooms Division, including Department Head or Division Head roles
• University degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or a related discipline preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement strategic improvements
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and guest engagement skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform under pressure
• Highly organized, strategic thinker with strong planning and execution skills
• Passion for luxury hospitality, service excellence, and sustainable operations
• Ability to lead with vision, creativity, accountability, and a positive, people-first mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all Rooms Division departments, ensuring consistent delivery of luxury service
• Lead service excellence initiatives to improve guest satisfaction scores and online reputation
• Oversee revenue management strategies to maximize Rooms revenue, RevPAR, and profitability
• Develop and manage the annual Rooms budget, capital planning, and long-term strategic plans
• Talent planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and development across the Rooms Division
• Coach and mentor leaders and team members to exceed guest expectations
• Drive colleague engagement through planning, recognition, and open communication
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand standards and audits are met
• Lead sustainability initiatives within the Rooms Division and support environmental programs
• Oversee renovations and preventive maintenance in coordination with Engineering and ownership

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Guest engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Hotel Management or related discipline

Tools

Budgeting software

Forecasting tools

Job description

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us. Come grow with a company where purpose and possibility meet. Starwood Hotels is home to some of the most dynamic brands in the world. We exist to improve the planet—one hotel at a time—and we’re defined by impact, purpose, and a deep respect for the world around us. (And yes, we even compost our bad ideas.). 1 Hotels is mission-driven and a platform for change, celebrating nature in every decision we make. From how guests arrive to how they sleep, eat, relax, interact, and depart, our commitment to sustainability, innovative design, and a harmonious connection with nature is unwavering. 1 Hotels invites guests to live in rhythm with nature—offering spaces that restore, inspire, and come alive from day to night, where sustainability, wellness, and social energy exist in thoughtful balance.

1 HOTELS IS...

• Natural. Nature guides everything we do.
• Modern. Of the time, with an eye on the past and a foot in the future.
• Conscious. Mindful of how our hotels are created and how our guests are treated.
• Discovery. Explorations of surrounding locales.
• Imperfect. Still evolving — we don’t have all the answers.
• Committed. Bettering ourselves and bettering the industry.

Position Overview

The Director of Rooms is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational excellence of the Rooms Division, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Reservations, and related guest-facing departments. This role ensures seamless delivery of a luxury guest experience from arrival to departure, drives financial performance, oversees service excellence and brand standards, and develops high-performing teams aligned with the 1 Hotels vision and values.

General Duties

• Provide leadership and oversight of all Rooms Division departments, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional luxury service from curb to pillow
• Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the hotel, engaging with guests, VIPs, and partners while resolving concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Lead and embed service excellence initiatives, driving continuous improvement in guest satisfaction scores, online reputation, and quality assurance results
• Oversee guest recovery and problem-resolution processes, ensuring issues are addressed proactively during the guest stay
• Partner with reputation and guest experience leaders to analyze feedback trends and implement service and product enhancements
• Ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance for the Rooms Division, including productivity, cost control, and revenue optimization
• Develop and manage the annual Rooms budget, capital planning initiatives, and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with hotel leadership
• Actively participate in revenue management strategies to maximize Rooms revenue, RevPAR, upselling opportunities, and overall profitability
• Oversee rooms renovation projects, public space upgrades, and preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with Engineering and ownership
• Lead talent planning, recruitment, onboarding, training, and development across the Rooms Division, including succession planning
• Coach, mentor, and inspire leaders and team members to exceed guest expectations and support career growth
• Drive colleague engagement through action planning, recognition programs, communication meetings, and a positive, inclusive workplace culture
• Resolve colleague concerns professionally and in a timely manner while fostering trust and collaboration
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with all departments, corporate partners, and tourism stakeholders
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators for the Rooms Division, balancing the needs of guests, colleagues, owners, and the brand
• Lead compliance with quality audits, brand standards, internal audits, and luxury ratings, ensuring continuous improvement year over year
• Champion sustainability initiatives within the Rooms Division, supporting environmental programs and innovative green practices
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing of guests and colleagues through crisis preparedness, emergency procedures, and risk management
• Serve as an active member of the hotel’s crisis management team and support crisis communication execution within the Rooms Division
• Stay informed of industry trends, best practices, and emerging service innovations to enhance the guest experience
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good-Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by executive leadership

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience within a Rooms Division, including Department Head or Division Head roles
• University degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or a related discipline preferred
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue optimization
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and implement strategic improvements
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and guest engagement skills
• Results-oriented with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform under pressure
• Highly organized, strategic thinker with strong planning and execution skills
• Passion for luxury hospitality, service excellence, and sustainable operations
• Ability to lead with vision, creativity, accountability, and a positive, people-first mindset

Recognized by Newsweek as a 2026 Most Loved Workplace, Starwood fosters a culture where creativity thrives, collaboration is second nature, and people are valued for who they are and what they bring. If you’re ready to bring your whole self to a team where thoughtful work leaves a lasting mark—you belong here.

Salary range: $170,000 - $185,000

About Us

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.