Director of Rooms

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Rosemont, IL, USA
In-Office
96K-120K Annually
Senior level
Hospitality
The Role
Leads Front Office, Guest Services, and Housekeeping operations for a hotel. Oversees guest experience, service standards, staffing, training, budgets, forecasting, labor costs, performance metrics, and departmental collaboration. Partners with Revenue Management, Sales, and Conference teams to support room rates, events, promotions, and special requests while driving operational efficiency and team accountability.
Summary Generated by Built In

Situated between vibrant Downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport, Loews Chicago O’Hare combines accessibility, comfort and style. Guests enjoy spacious and sophisticated accommodations, luxury amenities and complimentary airport shuttle service all designed to create a seamless stay for both business and leisure travelers.


Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.


Growth and belonging start here; you’ll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.


Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.


What We Offer:

  • Competitive health & wellness benefits, retirement benefits
  • Paid Sick Days, Vacation, Holidays & Paid Bereavement
  • Training & Development opportunities, career growth
  • Pet Insurance & Pet Bereavement
  • Complimentary parking
  • Complimentary meals in Team Member Café while working
  • Complimentary use of fitness center
  • Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks & more
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • Benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary by position

What We’re Looking For

A seasoned and inspiring Director of Rooms who will lead the heartbeat of our guest experience—Front Office, Guest Services, and Housekeeping operations. You’ll be the driving force behind service excellence, ensuring every guest interaction reflects Loews Hotels’ commitment to warmth, quality, and care. In this role, you’ll champion operational efficiency, elevate team performance, and create memorable stays that keep guests coming back. 

Who You Are

  • Empowering Leader: You motivate and mentor with confidence, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

  • Guest Experience Champion: You anticipate needs and deliver personalized service that exceeds expectations

  • Strategic Thinker: You approach challenges with insight and creativity, balancing guest satisfaction with business goals

  • Clear Communicator: You engage with clarity and professionalism across all levels—guests, team members, and leadership

  • Agile Problem Solver: You thrive in fast-paced environments, making sound decisions under pressure

  • Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and mentor Front Office, Guest Services, and Housekeeping teams, creating a positive and high-performing work environment 

  • Oversee daily operations of rooms-related departments, ensuring seamless service and adherence to brand standards 

  • Monitor guest feedback and satisfaction scores; address concerns promptly and effectively

  • Implement initiatives to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency

  • Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and labor costs to optimize profitability

  • Collaborate with Revenue Management to set competitive room rates based on market trends

  • Partner with Sales and Conference teams to fulfill special requests and event needs

  • Drive training programs that elevate service standards and operational proficiency

  • Analyze performance metrics and hold managers accountable for results

  • Coordinate hotel participation in marketing initiatives and promotions

  • Foster strong interdepartmental communication to ensure smooth operations

  • Regular attendance in conformance with standards

  • May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs

  • Required to attend all mandatory training sessions and meetings

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications Include

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or relevant work experience required

  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in hotel management, with at least four (4) years in a leadership role

  • Experience of hotel management software and systems, preferred Opera System

  • Master's degree in hospitality management preferred

  • Knowledge of strategic planning and executing operation improvements preferred

  • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a hotel setting

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time required

  • Ability to work weekends, evening, holidays as necessary/required

  • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a hotel setting

  • Ability to stand for long periods of time required

Who You’ll Supervise

  • Front Office Team 

  • Guest Services Team 

  • Housekeeping Team 

Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $96,000.00 to $120,000.00.

This position is eligible for a performance-based incentive program.

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Loews Hotels Benefits

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or relevant work experience
  • At least six years of progressive hotel management experience
  • At least four years of leadership experience
  • Experience with hotel management software and systems
  • Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Master's degree in hospitality management
  • Experience with Opera System
  • Knowledge of strategic planning and executing operational improvements
  • Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a hotel setting

Loews Hotels & Co Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Loews Hotels & Co and has not been reviewed or approved by Loews Hotels & Co.

  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, Bright Horizons back-up care, and fertility coverage through WINFertility (lifetime maximum of $25,000) are explicitly offered. These benefits expand support for family-building and caregiving beyond standard hospitality offerings.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options are paired with mental health resources through an EAP and 24/7 coaching via Headspace Care. This breadth indicates robust core health coverage with accessible wellbeing support.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) program through T. Rowe Price includes a company match up to 4% with immediate 100% vesting. This structure enhances retirement savings value from the start of employment.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
4,435 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

Loews Hotels & Co is an American luxury hospitality company that owns and operates hotels and resorts across the United States and Canada.

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