Director of Rooms

Company Description

Only a two-hour drive from New York City, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection is a luxury country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. Set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the property defines New England elegance and is renowned as one of the northeast's most lauded luxury hideaways. Boasting 35 guest rooms, the hotel offers exceptional service and gracious attention to guest's personalized needs. Wellness amenities include The Retreat at Mayflower Inn, a 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary aiming to purify and detoxify through holistic treatments, promote wellbeing, and leave guests feeling relaxed and renewed. The resort also boasts expansive gardens, a tennis court, miles of hiking trails, a standalone two-story private-event space, The Huntress boutique, and two dining venues including The Garden Room for New England-inspired fine dining and the Tap Room, for casual country fare. In honor of the Inn's centennial birthday in fall 2020, acclaimed New York-based interior designer Celerie Kemble oversaw a dramatic redesign encompassing guest rooms and suites, Mayflower's signature restaurant, and the Inn's historic main house, featuring a charming parlor.


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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.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the rooms division, overseeing front office, housekeeping, and guest services to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
• Implement and uphold high standards of guest service, ensuring that all guests experience a seamless check-in, comfortable stay, and efficient check-out process.
• Lead and motivate a diverse team of front office and housekeeping professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure excellence in service delivery.
• 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.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with other departments such as sales, marketing, and maintenance to ensure a holistic approach to guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Several years of progressive experience in hotel management, with a focus on rooms division operations, front office management, and housekeeping. 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.

Benefits

Auberge Collection is proud to support the needs of our team members and their families with a competitive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Team Member Stay Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Task Force Opportunities
• Career Growth
• Voluntary plans: short- and long-term disability, additional life insurance coverage, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage, and legal insurance
• 401(k) program and receive a 4% match on employee contributions after one year.

Eligibility to enroll in our benefits is based on the applicable waiting period and employment status. Some benefits may require an employee contribution. The Plan documents supersede this description.

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

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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.

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MFI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFI Operations 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, MFI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.