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Nara Hotels, Inc.

Area Director

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$120K/yr

N A R A H O T E L S Area Director Hotel Operations | Greater Los Angeles / Orange County, CA | Full-Time, Exempt ABOUT NARA HOTELS Nara Hotels is a family-owned hotel investment and management ...

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Area Director

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

N A R A H O T E L S Area Director Hotel Operations | Greater Los Angeles / Orange County, CA | Full-Time, Exempt ABOUT NARA HOTELS Nara Hotels is a family-owned hotel investment and management ...

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What does a director hotel do?

A Director of Hotel, often referred to as a Hotel Director or Hotel General Manager, oversees all aspects of a hotel's operations, including managing staff, ensuring guest satisfaction, maintaining budgets, and coordinating with different departments such as housekeeping, front desk, and food services. They develop and implement policies to improve efficiency and profitability, handle guest concerns, and ensure that the hotel complies with industry standards and regulations. Their ultimate goal is to provide an exceptional guest experience while achieving financial and operational objectives for the property.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director hotel, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hotel Director, you need extensive experience in hospitality management, a relevant degree (such as in Hospitality or Business), and a proven track record of overseeing hotel operations. Familiarity with property management systems (PMS), revenue management tools, and industry-standard certifications like CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator) is often required. Strong leadership, problem-solving ability, and exceptional interpersonal skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills are crucial for ensuring operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and profitable business growth in a competitive hospitality environment.

What are the most common challenges faced by a director hotel and how are they typically addressed?

A Director of Hotel often faces challenges such as balancing guest satisfaction with operational efficiency, managing large and diverse teams, and adapting to seasonal fluctuations in occupancy. Addressing these issues requires strong leadership, effective communication, and data-driven decision-making. Directors typically set clear performance metrics, invest in staff training, and foster a collaborative work culture to ensure smooth operations and a positive guest experience.

How to become a hotel director?

To become a hotel director, candidates typically need extensive experience in hotel management, often starting in roles such as assistant manager or department head. A bachelor's degree in hospitality management or a related field is common, and strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential. Professional certifications like the Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) can also enhance prospects.
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Corporate Human Resource Director - Hotel

Hospitality Spotlight

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description


Hospitality Spotlight is looking for a Corporate Hospitality Human Resource Director for a client in Irvine, CA.
The Work:
- Leads by example at all levels of execution
- Manage all aspects of corporate/property Risk Management and Compliance
- Manage all aspects of benefits
- Management of workers' compensation claims, liaison with workers' compensation carrier and investigations
- Provide HR tools, resources, development and coaching for management
- Employee relations and retention
- Coordinate wage and salary programs
- Preform corporate and property level audits
- Additional responsibilities are required.
What you've already done (requirements):
- Must posses a PASSION for HR in hospitality
- 10+ years of Human Resources experience within all departments (HR Generalist)
- Multi-property, full-service hotel experience required (combination of brand and independent preferred)
- Experience successfully managing a hotel HR Department
- PHR/SPHR Certification
- Bachelor's degree
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
- Union experience a plus
- Must possess a track record of successful leadership of an HR team
- Developed interpersonal, adaptive influencing and supervisory management skills
Submit your resume if you meet the qualifications and are excited about joining an already successful and growing team.
We look forward to connecting and shining our spotlight on you!
- Hospitality Spotlight Team

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