Director of Rooms

Property Description

Discover a unique opportunity to be part of the rich history of Key West at the Key West Historic Inns Collection. Formerly known as Kimpton Key West, our historic collection boasts 219 guestrooms across Winslow’s Bungalows, Lighthouse Hotel, Ridley House, Ella’s Cottages, and Fitch Lodge. These buildings, originally homes for army officers, industrialists, and steamboat captains, reflect architectural styles from Conch to Queen Anne. Built when Key West was Florida's largest city in 1900, each structure holds captivating stories of gold discoveries and vaudeville performances. Join us and become a part of a team that embraces the vibrant past while offering unparalleled hospitality. Explore our property history at www.keywesthistoricinns.com for more information.

Overview

Are you the type of leader who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Are you a leader who motivates and encourages the team to deliver on the needs of the Guest? Do you build a working environment where your team loves to come to work? If your head is nodding “yes” then The Director of Rooms at The Key West Historic Inns might be the job for you. You’d join a team committed to making our Guest and Team Member experience as meaningful as possible. 

Join us as the Director of Rooms and lead our talented team in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our valued guests. Bring your high energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and be a driving force in shaping memorable stays and exceeding guest expectations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment and have a proven track record in rooms management, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of rooms division operations, including front desk, reservations, guest services, and housekeeping
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance guest satisfaction and revenue generation
• Train, mentor, and inspire a team of rooms division professionals
• Ensure seamless check-in and check-out experiences for guests
• Monitor and maintain quality standards in rooms and public areas
• Collaborate with other departments to meet guest needs and expectations
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance of the rooms division
• Implement and maintain efficient operational processes and technology solutions

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to lead a top-notch rooms division team and create exceptional guest experiences. Apply now and let your passion for hospitality, guest service, and operational excellence shine as the Director of Rooms. Join our team and be part of a journey filled with success, growth, and memorable moments!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in rooms division management, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and related technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends as needed

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.