Jobs · Management · Illinois

Director of Hospitality

Ciel Senior Living · Vernon Hills, IL · 3 wk ago
Management$75k–$85k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Director of Hospitality is responsible for creating and delivering a best-in-class independent living experience that emphasizes lifestyle, service excellence, and resident satisfaction. This role oversees all hospitality-driven functions—including dining, housekeeping, life enrichment, concierge services, and resident engagement—to ensure a vibrant, engaging, and service-oriented environment.

Requirements

  • Supports the mission, vision and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision.
  • Design and execute a comprehensive independent living lifestyle program that promotes engagement, wellness, socialization, and purpose.
  • Lead the development of signature programming aligned with resident interests (social events, cultural outings, wellness initiatives, lifelong learning).
  • Foster a hospitality-first culture focused on personalization and proactive service delivery.
  • Continuously evaluate and enhance the overall resident experience through feedback and engagement metrics.
  • Oversee daily operations of:
    • Dining services
    • Housekeeping and laundry
    • Concierge/front desk services
    • Life enrichment and activities
  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality service standards across all departments.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to create seamless, resident-centered service experiences.
  • Promote flexible dining options, resident choice, and elevated service standards.
  • Monitor satisfaction scores and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing hospitality team.
  • Coach leaders and frontline staff on service excellence, resident engagement, and relationship-building.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure proper staffing levels aligned with service expectations.
  • Serve as a visible leader, building strong relationships with residents and families.
  • Address concerns proactively and resolve issues with a service recovery mindset.
  • Facilitate resident meetings, councils, and feedback sessions.
  • Develop and manage departmental budgets.
  • Optimize labor and expenses while maintaining exceptional service delivery.
  • Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement through programming and services.
  • Ensure hospitality services meet internal standards and applicable regulations.
  • Track and analyze key performance indicators (occupancy experience, satisfaction, engagement levels).
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on data and feedback.

Salary Description

$75,000-$85,000

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