Veterans Preferred - Director of Rooms

Company: Hyatt
Location: Austin
Posted on: March 23, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. - The role

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an experienced, talented and results driven leader to fill the role of Director of Rooms at the Thompson and tommie Austin.

The Director of Rooms oversees hotel services including Front Desk operations, Housekeeping, Guest Services and Security. Maximizes room revenues & occupancy by analyzing daily status rates & makes adjustments accordingly. Manages large events & ensures high volume occupancy, and special requirements. Analyzes rate variances, monitors credit reports & maintains close observation of daily house counts. Coordinates major projects such as renovations, capital expenditures, & equipment changes. Conducts weekly Rooms Divisions meetings, including monthly financial review with senior hotel directors. Prepares revenue & occupancy forecasting & monitors labor expenses through schedule approval process.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the Rooms operations in the front and back of the house
• Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Experience supervising all Rooms Departments
• Ability to assimilate operational statistics quickly and see how they can be used to enhance position of property
• Experience developing standards and operating procedures.
• Participate in MOD program
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
  The hotels
  
  When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcomed as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, 3 restaurant which are also open to the public, an expansive pool deck and private cabanas and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.
  
  The 193 king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest's will be encouraged to explore Austin's unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.
  
  Both hotels are anchored on the ground floor by The 5th Street Diner The Royale Room, a street side concept serving daily fare for locals, residents and guests alike. This mixed-use project will also feature a residential tower - Siena - and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
  
  The benefits & perks
  
  We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don't want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, wellbeing & educational assistance and many more!
  Qualifications:
  
  • 6 years or more of progressive hotel Rooms experience (typically with Hyatt)
  • With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
  • Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
  • At least 5 years experience in a senior role in a hotel rooms area
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
  • Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
  • Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
    Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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