Director of Rooms

Sage Hospitality•Denver, CO

2d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Clio is looking for a people-centric, highly organized Director of Rooms to lead one of the most complex and impactful areas of our hotel. This role is ideal for a thoughtful leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, balances operational excellence with genuine care for both guests and associates, and brings structure and clarity to multifaceted operations while elevating the overall guest experience. Your Inspiration for Unforgettable Experiences in Cherry Creek North. Welcome to Hotel Clio, a Luxury Collection Hotel located in Denver's sophisticated Cherry Creek North shopping district. We cater to travelers desiring an elegant and inspirational stay and invite locals to enjoy the renowned Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge restaurant. Take a seat and let the Latin American flavors at Toro transport you. In the tradition of South American convivial dining culture, Toro features a ceviche bar, small plates and fresh locally sourced ingredients. We are your inspiration for uncovering new experiences within our community, where boutique shopping and exquisite attractions are just steps away. Discover endless opportunities with Hotel Clio, the muse of Cherry Creek. At Hotel Clio, part of Sage Hospitality Group, we seek innovative leaders with a disruptive spirit, not just job seekers. We're looking for power players eager to rise to the top. Sage offers opportunities for growth and personal fulfillment, emphasizing the aspects that keep us human and happy. We aim to attract and retain associates engaged in our culture, passionate about hospitality, and excited to enrich lives one experience at a time. Founded on bold individuality, Sage has created some of the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and experiences, thanks to people like you who follow their own path, are eager to learn, and love their community. We embrace uniqueness in both guest experiences and team member treatment, fostering a community built on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. Apply today and join us at Hotel Clio. You belong here! Application window available until 02/12/2026 or until filled. Job Overview Plan and manage the room and related area's operations of the hotel to achieve customer (guests, employees, corporate and owners) satisfaction and quality service while meeting/exceeding financial goals. Position is responsible for short and long-term planning and day-to-day operations of the room and related areas. Recommends the area's budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints. The major areas of responsibility/management include: the front office, guest services, housekeeping, security. May participate in total hotel management as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee.

Requirements

A four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.
Four to five years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and complex problems.
Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities and/or information in order to improve new practices or develop new approaches.
Ability to make decisions with only general policies and procedures available for guidance.
Supervisory/management skills.
Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
Ability to respond to guest requests and questions over the phone
Excellent speech communication skills are required to communicate both in person and via telephone with guests, associates and corporate contacts in a professional and extensive manner.
Excellent literacy is required. Must be able to both assimilate and generate explicit and concise documents for publication within our corporate environment.
Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying -must be able to accomplish any task required of associates within assigned departments.
Bending/kneeling -must be able to accomplish any task required of associates within assigned departments.
Mobility -must be able to accomplish any task required of associates within assigned departments.
Continuous standing -must be able to accomplish any task required of associates within assigned departments.
Climbing up to approximately 40 steps 1% of 40 hour week. Climbing ladders up to approximately 5 feet 15% of 40 hour week.
Driving required as necessary.

Responsibilities

Manage the human resources functions in the division in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
Manages check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guests are satisfied and in rooms as requested. May need to fill in for various roles within the rooms department as the demands of business requires (Front Office and Housekeeping roles).
Supervise the housekeeping and laundry employees to attract, retain and motivate them while providing a safe work environment; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews and recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
Manages guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
Monitors and regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records. Aid in controlling costs while ensuring adequate staff and supplies are on hand to provide top quality services.
Support overall housekeeping operations including managing inventory, daily opening and closing of department, laundry productivity and maintenance of equipment.
Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
Maximizing revenue in each phone/desk transaction. (Sell from the top down and offer specials last)
Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
Manages the standard procedures for cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Resolve customer complaints as appropriate to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality.
Refer and follow-up on maintenance issues/problems with Engineering to protect hotel assets, ensure a safe, accident free environment for guests and employees and maintain/improve guest satisfaction.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Ensures that the overall operation of the front desk and housekeeping is completed daily.
Implement emergency organization procedures and training through the management of the security staff to ensure appropriate protection for hotel guests, staff and company assets.
Works closely with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure property is maintained.
Hiring, motivating and training staff.
Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Benefits

Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan.
Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Marriott + Sage Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
One hot meal per-shift in associate cafetería
Free covered garage parking
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.