Director of Rooms - Luxury 5* Hotel, Central London

Posted 2 weeks ago

  • London, Greater London
  • England
  • Permanent, Full-Time
  • Hotels
  • 60,000 - 70,000 per Annum
  • Bonus

Director of Rooms – Luxury 5* Hotel, Central London

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Central London

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a polished and experienced Director of Rooms to join a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in Central London. We are seeking a true Rooms Division expert, a leader who lives and breathes exceptional guest experience and operational excellence across Front of House and Housekeeping.

This role would suit either an established Director of Rooms or a strong Executive Head Housekeeper / Front Office Manager ready to step up into a broader strategic leadership position.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the full Rooms Division including Front Office, Concierge, Front Office, Housekeeping, and Laundry.
  • Drive flawless guest journeys, ensuring 5* luxury standards are consistently exceeded.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop large, high-performing teams with a strong service culture.
  • Maintain and enhance Forbes / LQA standards where applicable.
  • Manage departmental budgets, payroll, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee to deliver overall hotel performance.
  • Ensure operational compliance, brand standards, and health & safety excellence.

Requirements:

  • Proven leadership experience within a luxury 4* and/or 5* hotel environment.
  • Deep expertise in Front of House and/or Housekeeping operations.
  • Strong understanding of luxury service standards and attention to detail.
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and KPIs.
  • A visible, hands-on leader who leads from the front and inspires excellence.
  • Impeccable presentation and communication skills.