Director of Rooms
7 days ago
Gardiner
Job DescriptionCompany Description Sprung from the site of a fallow tree nursery, Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection is a 140-acre retreat in New York’s Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes from New York City. Rooted in meaningful encounters with nature, the property sways with the seasons, surrounded by meadows of native flowers and woodlands. Anchored by its namesake farm with orchards, heirloom gardens, and animals, the retreat offers immersive seasonal experiences like foraging walks, cooking workshops, and healing sessions. A three-mile walking trail links 65 stand-alone cabins, cottages, and suites with the Movement Studio and Maplehouse, a lofty barn home to a dynamic cooking school. Accommodations are immersed in the ever-changing landscape, offering a deep sense of place. Guests are welcomed at The Shop, reminiscent of a well-curated potting shed, and the open-air Great Porch. Dining at Clay, the centerpiece restaurant, features source-origin cuisine that honors the region’s bounty. Thistle offers wild-crafted wellbeing that evolves with the seasons. The property also provides access to neighboring Mohonk Preserve, where wooded trails and cliffs invite world-class hiking, biking, and climbing. Named the Number 1 Hotel in New York State by Travel + Leisure for the 2025 World’s Best Awards and recognized with a One Key distinction from the inaugural Michelin Guide, Wildflower Farms is a basecamp for adventure, craft, and curiosity. Job Description Be the maestro orchestrating the symphony of guest experiences, overseeing the seamless operation of accommodations to ensure each stay is a harmonious blend of comfort and luxury. With an eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating our guests' satisfaction by maintaining impeccable standards in room quality, housekeeping, and overall hospitality. Core Responsibilities Within the Auberge family, our people always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their team-mates. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are: • Manage the day-to-day operations of the rooms division, overseeing housekeeping, front office and guest services to ensure a smooth and efficient operation., • Lead and motivate a diverse team of housekeeping and front office professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure excellence in service delivery., • Implement and uphold high standards of guest service, ensuring that all guests experience a seamless check-in, comfortable stay, and efficient check-out process., • Conduct regular inspections to maintain and enhance the quality of guest rooms, ensuring cleanliness, functionality, and adherence to brand standards., • Collaborate with revenue management to optimize room revenue through effective pricing strategies, promotions, and upselling initiatives., • 5+ years of progressive experience in hotel management, with a focus on rooms division operations, housekeeping and front office management. Prior experience in supervisory or managerial roles is essential., • A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service with a keen understanding of guest satisfaction metrics and strategies for continuous improvement., • Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and lead a diverse team. Demonstrated experience in staff training, performance evaluation, and fostering a positive work environment., • Sound analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to analyze performance metrics, make data-driven decisions, and implement strategies to optimize room revenue and guest satisfaction. Additional Information About Auberge Collection Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. For more information: auberge.com Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge About Friedkin Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo. The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus. For more information, please visit . Shinrin Yoku LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Shinrin Yoku LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Shinrin Yoku LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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