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Director of Rooms - Pre-opening Regent Kuala Lumpur

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Guest Experience Leadership
  • - Champion a guest-first culture with strong emphasis on personalization, anticipation, and emotional connection
  • - Ensure flawless execution of arrival, stay, and departure experiences
  • - Drive VIP and repeat guest recognition programs
  • - Oversee concierge, guest relations, and butler services to deliver curated experiences
  • Rooms Operations Excellence
  • - Oversee all Rooms Division functions including Front Office, Housekeeping, Concierge, Guest Services, and Butler Operations
  • - Ensure consistency in service delivery aligned with Regent brand standards
  • - Maintain impeccable room product quality, cleanliness, and presentation
  • - Implement and monitor SOPs to ensure efficiency and service excellence
  • Housekeeping & Product Quality
  • - Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and aesthetics across guest rooms and public areas
  • - Maintain room readiness, linen quality, and presentation at luxury standards
  • - Oversee laundry operations and inventory management
  • - Collaborate with Engineering to ensure rooms are maintained to perfection
  • Front Office & Revenue Optimization
  • - Drive room inventory management, yield strategies, and upselling initiatives
  • - Optimize occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR in collaboration with Revenue Management
  • - Ensure effective management of reservations, room assignments, and guest preferences
  • - Monitor and enhance check-in/check-out efficiency and guest flow
  • Butler & Concierge Experience (Regent Differentiator)
  • - Elevate butler and concierge services to deliver highly personalized and discreet luxury
  • - Curate bespoke guest experiences, itineraries, and special requests
  • - Ensure seamless coordination across departments for guest needs
  • Talent & Culture
  • - Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing Rooms Division team
  • - Attract and retain top luxury hospitality talent
  • - Drive a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement
  • - Implement structured training programs aligned with Regent service philosophy
  • Financial & Operational Performance
  • - Develop and manage departmental budgets
  • - Optimize labor productivity, cost control, and operational efficiency
  • - Drive ancillary revenue opportunities (upgrades, experiences, services)
  • - Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions
  • Technology & Innovation
  • - Leverage PMS, CRM, and guest experience platforms to enhance personalization
  • - Drive digital innovation (mobile check-in, guest apps, smart room integration)
  • - Ensure data-driven decision-making for guest insights
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • - Ensure adherence to safety, security, and regulatory requirements
  • - Maintain guest privacy and data protection standards
  • - Support crisis management and emergency response protocols
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • - Work closely with F&B, Wellness, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing teams
  • - Support group business, VIP events, and special programs
  • - Collaborate with ownership and corporate teams on strategic initiatives

Key Skills & Competencies

  • - Strong luxury Rooms Division leadership experience
  • - Deep understanding of guest behavior and personalization strategies
  • - Operational excellence with attention to detail
  • - Commercial acumen and revenue management understanding
  • - Exceptional leadership and team development skills
  • - High emotional intelligence and guest engagement capability

Qualifications & Experience

  • - Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field
  • - 10–15 years of progressive Rooms Division experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role
  • - Experience in ultra-luxury hotels/resorts or premium brands
  • - International exposure preferred

Preferred Experience

  • - Pre-opening experience in luxury hotels
  • - Strong background in Front Office and Housekeeping leadership
  • - Experience managing butler services or high-touch guest experiences

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • - Guest satisfaction scores (Rooms Experience / Overall Stay)
  • - RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy performance
  • - Room quality scores and audit results
  • - Check-in/check-out efficiency metrics
  • - Employee engagement and retention
  • - Upselling and ancillary revenue performance

Regent Brand Lens (Differentiation)

  • Deliver intuitive, anticipatory service that feels effortless and personalized
  • Maintain timeless elegance and flawless room product at all times
  • Create emotionally engaging guest journeys, not just efficient stays
  • Balance discreet luxury with operational precision
  • Ensure every stay feels curated, private, and memorable

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