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About the Role

The Director of Rooms will assist the General Manager in administering and managing the hotel’s operation, maintaining established cost and quality standards. This person must have an approachable, professional, and upbeat personality with a passion to deliver outstanding service to our guests, creating stories and building and maintaining brand loyalty.

Responsibilities

Lead the overall performance of the rooms division across Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, Bell & Door, and Guest Services.
Set a clear operational direction for the division and translate brand vision into daily standards, behaviors, and outcomes.
Own the guest experience end-to-end, ensuring every interaction reflects the character and quality of The LINE from arrival through departure.
Inspire, develop, and hold department heads accountable for service delivery, team culture, and performance results.
Drive divisional profitability in partnership with the General Manager, with direct oversight of departmental budgets, labor, and P&Ls.
Make sound, timely decisions that protect and improve business performance, including scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and month-end review.
Ensure all teams execute service in accordance with established SOPs while responding quickly and effectively to service challenges in real time.
Lead daily walkthroughs and room inspections to ensure all guest rooms, corridors, public areas, and back-of-house spaces are maintained to the highest standard.
Manage room inventory strategically in partnership with Revenue Management, optimizing occupancy, rate, and room type allocation.
Oversee preventative maintenance programs and deep cleaning schedules in close coordination with Engineering and Housekeeping.
Direct day-to-day operating plans including scheduling, coverage, and productivity management across all rooms division departments.
Maintain par levels for linen, amenities, supplies, and equipment to support uninterrupted service delivery.
Manage third-party vendors and contract service providers — including laundry, uniform, and guest amenity suppliers — to ensure quality, efficiency, and brand alignment.
Manage divisional spending against the Annual Operating Budget, ensuring expenditures are aligned with business priorities and forecasted performance.
Lead the division’s financial rhythm, including forecasting, budgeting, payroll oversight, labor planning, and month-end analysis.
Ensure accurate completion of administrative processes including billing, accounting controls, purchasing, and invoice approvals.
Build strong, proactive partnerships with all hotel departments — Food & Beverage, Engineering, Sales, Revenue Management, People, and Finance — to ensure seamless guest experiences.
Ensure that escalated guest feedback is promptly resolved, appropriately documented, and used to drive continuous improvement.
Lead effective team meetings and one-to-ones with direct reports to reinforce accountability, development, and alignment.
Maintain strong relationships with VIP guests, repeat guests, and key accounts to support loyalty and repeat visitation.
Build, lead, and retain a high-performing rooms division team through strong hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
Oversee training and development programs so teams feel confident, informed, and equipped to deliver at the highest level.
Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and address performance issues with consistency, professionalism, and care.
Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, inclusion, and genuine hospitality.
Ensure uniform, grooming, and presentation standards are consistently upheld across all guest-facing teams.
Reinforce a strong culture of safety through daily leadership, training, and compliance.
Ensure the division operates in full compliance with all health and safety, labor, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Support the implementation of capital improvement projects affecting guest rooms and related areas, in alignment with the property’s five-year capital plan.

Requirements

The person having this position must possess good communication skills, have the ability to resolve conflict and have a thorough understanding of LINE policies, procedures and expectations.
Because of the fluctuating demands of the company’s operation, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
At least four (4) years of supervisory experience in Front Office/Housekeeping/Guest Services required
Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the Rooms discipline and hospitality profession, including experiential knowledge for management of people and complex problems
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil right, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations
Must possess supervisory and management skills to communicate and express ideas and directives clearly to employees
Strong ability in using MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, in particular), Outlook, and Opera
Basic knowledge of computer accounting programs
Math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required
Hotel Property Management System knowledge
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Work well under pressure, be a team player

Skills

MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, in particular)
Outlook
Opera
Computer accounting programs
Math skills
Budgetary analysis
Hotel Property Management System
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Time management skills
Attention to detail
Multitasking
Team player

Experience Level

At least four (4) years of supervisory experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Benefits

Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Employee discounts

About the Company

More than a group of hotels, the LINE is a creative community built around a sense of discovery — an exploration of a building, a neighborhood, and a culture. From Koreatown in LA to Adams Morgan in DC to downtown Austin, each property is architecturally interesting and chosen for its location in emerging neighborhoods in compelling cities. The LINE hotels are both reflective and responsive— shaped by the communities they are part of while also contributing something new to those places. The LINE properties are a collaboration of the best local and out-of-town talent in design, food and beverage, arts and culture.

Equal Opportunity

Consideration for employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.