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