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Director of Rooms

The Marker San Francisco

501 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Hotel with 200 Rooms
Managed By Crescent Hotels & Resorts
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Compensation: $105,000 to $120,000 per year, Full-Time

Description

The Marker Union Square, a distinctive lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco, is seeking an experienced Director of Rooms to join our Leadership Team.

The Director of Rooms provides strategic and operational leadership across the Rooms Division, with direct oversight of Front Office and Housekeeping. This highly visible leader is responsible for creating a seamless guest journey, developing strong department leaders, maintaining exceptional service standards, and ensuring the Rooms Division operates efficiently and profitably.

The ideal candidate is a hands on hospitality leader who understands the importance of both the big picture and the details that shape the guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Rooms Division Leadership

  • Lead and oversee Front Office and Housekeeping operations.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop Department Heads and emerging leaders while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
  • Maintain a visible presence throughout the hotel and ensure consistent communication across the Rooms Division.
  • Partner with the Managing Director and Leadership Team on hotel strategy, operational priorities, and overall property performance.

    • Guest Experience

  • Champion the guest journey from arrival through departure and ensure luxury service standards are consistently delivered.
  • Monitor guest feedback, quality assurance scores, online reputation, and other guest experience metrics.
  • Oversee service recovery, VIP and loyalty guest experiences, and complex guest concerns.
  • Review Coyle and other quality assurance results and establish action plans to address opportunities and celebrate successes.

    • Operational Excellence

  • Ensure Front Office and Housekeeping operate efficiently and collaboratively.
  • Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public spaces, and operational areas to maintain established standards.
  • Ensure room readiness, cleanliness, presentation, and service standards are consistently maintained.
  • Maintain current departmental policies, procedures, operating standards, and training programs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and the overall guest experience.

    • Financial Performance

  • Monitor Rooms Division labor, expenses, productivity, and overall financial performance.
  • Partner with Finance and the Managing Director on budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
  • Manage departmental labor and scheduling to balance service excellence with financial objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and maximize departmental performance.

    • Team Member Leadership

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, recognition, and exceptional service.
  • Partner with People & Culture on recruitment, onboarding, engagement, retention, training, and performance management.
  • Develop future leaders through coaching, feedback, and meaningful development opportunities.
  • Lead by example and create an environment where Team Members feel supported and empowered to succeed.
    • Qualifications
  • 5 to 7+ years of progressive Rooms or hotel operations leadership experience, preferably within luxury or upper upscale hospitality.
  • Previous Director of Rooms, Assistant Director of Rooms, or comparable leadership experience preferred.
  • Proven experience leading Department Heads and managing through other leaders.
  • Strong understanding of Front Office, Housekeeping, guest experience, and hotel financials.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to balance operational demands, financial objectives, and exceptional guest service.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
    • Compensation & Benefits

    Salary: $105,000 to $120,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

    Incentive: 35% annual bonus potential

    Phone Reimbursement: $150 per month

    Commuter Benefit: $104 monthly prepaid commuter card

    Complimentary Dry Cleaning

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    Posted September 18, 2026

    About The Marker San Francisco

    THE MARKER SAN FRANCISCO

    Newly modernized, ever-charming, The Marker brings sophistication and style to San Francisco like no other. Set in one of the most vibrant and captivating cities in the world, the Beaux-arts style hotel invites you to feel inspired and right at home.

    Just blocks from Union Square, welcome to The Marker, where modern elegance effortlessly blends with nods to classic Bay Area charm.

    About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

    Working Here

    Founded in 2001 by CEO Michael George, Crescent Hotels & Resorts lives in the belief that your drive to be the best is the force which has made Crescent Hotels & Resorts the Hotel Operator and Employer of Choice.Meet several of our associates and hear their story. With thousands of associates at Crescent, we make every day one of adventure where you can make a difference.

    We Know Benefits 

    Dedicated, satisfied, and engaged associates are the key to our continued success. 

    At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive for innovative ways to enhance our comprehensive selection of benefit offerings. Crescent associates working as few as 24 hours a week are eligible for our extensive menu of benefit programs.

    Crescent's benefits offerings include:

    • Healthcare insurance and prescription drug coverage
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Flexible/dependent-care spending accounts
    • Life insurance and supplemental life insurance
    • Short/long-term disability insurance
    • Domestic Partner coverage
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • 401(k) with employer matching
    • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time off
    • Tuition reimbursement program
    • Discounted hotel rooms for associates and family

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