Interim Director of Rooms - The Harpeth Hotel

The Harpeth Hotel · On-site

About this role

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

Estimated Interim Dates: September 2026 - January 2027

This is a temporary position to be used in the interim of current leader's maternity leave. After the interim position is completed, the possibility to transfer to a new position within our Valor properties can be discussed.

Hilton and PEP experience is preferred to join seamlessly into the position.

POSITION PROFILE

The Interim Director of Rooms' purpose is to direct Guest Services, Housekeeping and Engineering phases of hotel daily operations, providing a superior service and product to the hotel’s guests. Ensuring a positive and safe environment for all associates as stated in the Valor Foundation document. Fiscal responsibility encompasses managing the day-to-day labor and direct expenses ensuring the hotel meets financial expectations to ownership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Adhere to all the various written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all which go to make up the essential functions.
  • Responsible for setting hotel goals, both qualitative and quantitative. Develop business and financial plans for hotel for operating departments including Guest Services, Housekeeping, and Engineering. Monitor hotel performance per plan. Devise and implement actions to ensure hotel’s performance to plan.
  • Ensure the hotel is not placed in a position of liability by acts of negligence or poor management decisions.
  • Develop associates for career advancement using Performance Review Systems, Cross Training, and Development Planning.
  • Ensure all expense control systems are in place with close monitoring of all department expenses including revenue to payroll ratio. Ensure appropriate forecasting systems are utilized.
  • Ensure all Hotel Policies & Procedures are adhered to and ensure all hotel associates are accountable for compliance of these Policies & Procedures.
  • Maintain exceptional guest relations by creating a quality environment through staffing, programming, service operations, and maintenance.
  • Actively participate in community/industry events, acting to facilitate a favorable reputation in the local community along with brand relations where applicable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor's Degree - In Hospitality Mgt, Business Admin, Marketing, Economics preferred
  • A minimum of two-year experience in a related or management position.
  • Ability to perform critical analysis and manage wide-range of information.
  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills that properly reflect the Foundation Image.
  • Listen effectively.
  • Ability to delegate, manage manpower and organize complex projects and establishes priorities consistent with department/hotel objectives.
  • Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets

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BENEFITS PACKAGE

  • Competitive Salary

  • Daily Pay!

  • Team Member Hotel Discount Program

  • Uniforms Provided for most positions

  • Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

  • Paid PTO

  • 401k with employer match

  • Food and Beverage Discounts

  • Tuition Reimbursement

WHY THE HARPETH:

As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.

At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of history and a small-town vibe, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!

Company at a glance

Valor Hospitality Partners is a leading global full-service hospitality underwriting, acquisition, development, management, and asset management company. With more than 90 hospitality projects in our international portfolio, we offer an array of services, including site selection, product and brand selection, entitlements, financing solutions, conceptual design, construction and project management, procurement, technical services, pre-opening, and operations management.

We’re Hotelitarians – a team of curious, courageous thinkers and doers dedicated to helping businesses thrive where we have strategically built our reputation on relationships.

We have a revolutionary approach to hospitality management where we expertly weave our wealth of global expertise into local landscapes, creating unique projects that are huge successes not just because of how they fit in, but because of how they stand out.

SAVOR by Valor is an award-winning food and beverage division of Valor Hospitality Partners, with over 110 kitchens and bars across 40+ cities worldwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, SAVOR is renowned for its commitment to kitchen & bar innovation. The company blends its global expertise with deep appreciation for local cultures to curate one-of-a-kind experiences with an operational edge. SAVOR’s foundation rests on three key pillars: conceptual development, kitchen & bar solutions, and end to end execution. Each outlet has its own distinct identity, offering an authentic experience that celebrates both community and the rich diversity of global food and beverage traditions.

Founded2012
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHospitality
Location
Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Top Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Supplemental options
  • Paid PTO
  • 401k with employer match
  • Food and beverage discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Team member hotel discount program

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