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Compensation: $130,000 to $140,000 per year
The Strider Hotel, a new luxury lifestyle hotel by Hilton's Curio Collection, offers a unique opportunity for a Director of Engineering to play a pivotal role in bringing an exceptional hotel to life. From preparing the property for opening to establishing best-in-class engineering practices, this leader will ensure the hotel operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Your Growth Path
Area Director of Engineering – Regional Director of Engineering
Your Focus
- Leadership: Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they perform in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.
- Financial and Vendor Oversight: Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
- Project Management: Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.
- Technical Repairs: Perform and oversee diverse tasks including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and the replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.
- Equipment and Systems: Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps. You will also install and program televisions.
- Preventative Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment; test and maintain life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.
- Compliance: Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets local, state, and Federal codes.
- Operations: Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
- Safety and Service: Practice safe work habits following MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.
Your Background and Skills
- High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.
- Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.
- HVAC certification is required.
- Other certifications may be required based on local needs.
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
HHM Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Company Match
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Travel Discounts
- Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
- Educational/Professional Development
- Technology Reimbursements
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
Compensation: $130,000 to $140,000 per year
The Strider Hotel, a new luxury lifestyle hotel by Hilton's Curio Collection, offers a unique opportunity for a Director of Engineering to play a pivotal role in bringing an exceptional hotel to life. From preparing the property for opening to establishing best-in-class engineering practices, this leader will ensure the hotel operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Your Growth Path
Area Director of Engineering – Regional Director of Engineering
Your Focus
- Leadership: Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they perform in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.
- Financial and Vendor Oversight: Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
- Project Management: Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.
- Technical Repairs: Perform and oversee diverse tasks including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and the replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.
- Equipment and Systems: Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps. You will also install and program televisions.
- Preventative Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment; test and maintain life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.
- Compliance: Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets local, state, and Federal codes.
- Operations: Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.
- Safety and Service: Practice safe work habits following MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.
Your Background and Skills
- High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.
- Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.
- HVAC certification is required.
- Other certifications may be required based on local needs.
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
HHM Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Company Match
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Travel Discounts
- Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
- Educational/Professional Development
- Technology Reimbursements
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
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Who's Hiring
- Gillis Sales13
- PM Hotel6
- Minor Hotels Europe & Americas6
- Encore Global5
- Sage Hospitality5
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hotel director jobs.
- Five or more years of hotel general management or director-level operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated proficiency with property management systems such as Opera or Fosse
- Proven ability to drive revenue growth through yield management and sales strategy
- Experience managing full-service hotel budgets and financial reporting
- Certified Hotel Administrator credential or equivalent professional certification preferred
Tips for Your Hotel Director Job Search
Quantify your property performance results
Hotel directors are evaluated on RevPAR growth, occupancy rates, and guest satisfaction scores. Pull actual figures from your tenure and lead your resume bullets with those outcomes rather than listing duties, so hiring managers see impact immediately.
Tailor your application to property type
A luxury resort operation and a select-service highway property expect very different leadership styles and priorities. Match the language in your resume and cover letter to the specific segment, whether that is full-service, boutique, extended-stay, or casino-hotel.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists hotel director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to present operational crises, labor conflict scenarios, or revenue shortfall situations and ask how you would respond. Prepare two or three real examples from your experience that demonstrate decisive action and measurable recovery.
Highlight cross-departmental leadership depth
Hotel director roles require coordinating across rooms, food and beverage, sales, finance, and engineering simultaneously. Your resume should name the departments you have directly overseen and reflect experience managing heads of department rather than individual contributors.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
Hotel director offers often include performance bonuses tied to property EBITDA, housing allowances, and incentive travel. When you receive an offer, ask for the full compensation breakdown before evaluating it so you are comparing the complete package.
Hotel Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most hotel directors?
Gillis Sales, PM Hotel, and Minor Hotels Europe & Americas are hiring the most hotel directors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest in markets with high hotel density and active convention or resort activity.
How many hotel director jobs are remote?
About 48% of hotel director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most hotel director roles require on-site presence to manage operations, staff, and guests directly. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include regional oversight positions, corporate development roles, and revenue strategy functions that sit above individual properties.
How do you become a hotel director?
Most hotel directors start in front-of-house or food and beverage roles, move into department head positions, and then take on assistant general manager or operations manager responsibilities before stepping into a director role. Building experience across multiple departments is essential, as is developing financial literacy in hotel budgeting, RevPAR analysis, and labor cost management. A hospitality degree accelerates the path but is not always required if operational experience is strong.
Can you get hired as a hotel director without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates who have served as assistant general managers or held director-level positions within a single department, such as rooms division director or director of food and beverage, are regularly considered for hotel director roles at smaller or select-service properties. Demonstrating that you have managed a full department's P&L, led a diverse team, and handled guest escalations independently makes the strongest case for a first director appointment.
What does the hotel director interview process look like?
Hotel director interviews typically involve an initial screening with a human resources representative, followed by one or two rounds with the regional vice president or ownership group, and often a property walkthrough with the outgoing director or department heads. Candidates should expect questions about budget management, labor relations, brand standard compliance, and how they have handled underperforming departments. Final-stage interviews frequently include a presentation of a short-term operational improvement plan for the property.
Where can I find and apply to hotel director jobs?
You can find and apply to hotel director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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