Director of Rooms

Join our award winning team to inspire elevated guest experiences.

posted June 30, 2025

Compensation: $45,000 to $50,000 per year

What's in it for you…

  • Insurance enrollment available
  • Paid time off available 
  • Holiday pay available 
  • 401(k) enrollment 
  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

The Director of Rooms is responsible for the overall operation of the hotel specifically front office and housekeeping day to day operations. Tasked with cultivating a best-in-class team, the Director of Rooms is responsible for leading hiring, training, and retention efforts.  A successful Director of Rooms will lead a well-functioning hotel operation, proactively address guest concerns, inspire associates to deliver on expectations, and promote a diverse and inclusive environment for all hotel guests and associates.

What you’ll be doing…

  • Proactively address guest concerns by ensuring appropriate, accessible, and convenient amenities and service offerings.
  • Control purchasing to ensure effective management of controllable expenses.
  • Hire, train, and motivate an effective hotel team to deliver on guest expectations.
  • Promote a diverse and inclusive environment for all hotel guests and associates by building relationships with hotel leaders to promote a positive culture.
  • Lead the hotel team through personal example while inspiring hotel leaders to uphold the culture of the company and hotel.
  • Effectively communicate with housekeeping and front desk departments to ensure availability of supplies and tools needed to perform work.
  • Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges and act on guests concerns.
  • Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
  • Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests and operations in emergencies.

Requirements…

Experience & Education: 

  • 1+ year of hotel operations management
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  • Experience with Opera PMS is preferred
  • Valid driver’s license

Communication:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong diplomacy skills with focus on problem solving
  • Strong administrative skills with intermediate experience with Microsoft Office systems
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

  • 8+ hours per day; stand, sit, and walk frequently throughout the workday
  • Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 30 pounds occasionally
DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

111 E Second Street

Davenport, IA 52801


Hotel with 221 Rooms
Managed By First Hospitality

Hilton travel discounts, Benefits Day 1, Complimentary Parking

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

Hotel with 221 Rooms

Located in Downtown Davenport, we’re near museums, theaters, and multiple restaurants. Figge Art Museum, RiverCenter Convention Center, Riverfront Trail, and Adler Theater are all within a mile. We offer an indoor pool, on-site fitness center, event space, room service, and an exterior patio. Enjoy a signature DoubleTree cookie upon arrival.