The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (previously Hotel Solamar) is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, and seamlessly blends the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, Margaritaville features 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts.

LandShark Bar & Grill is our 3 meal restaurant with garage style doors opening to the corners of 6^th and J St. Serving guest favorites like the signature LandShark burger, fish sandwiches, tacos, and fresh salads, LandShark puts a contemporary twist on classic American beach fare. Coastal-inspired menus, live music, and views of downtown San Diego complete the breezy beach bar vibe.

5 o’Clock Somewhere, the largest downtown rooftop pool space with a hip lounge and dining area boasting live entertainment 5-7 days a week. The venue features 168 seats – 18 at the bar, and 150 seats with tables. On the poolside, there will be 42 pool chairs, including day beds and cabanas.

Are you a dynamic and results-driven hospitality professional with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? Look no further! Join us as the Director of Rooms and lead our talented team in creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our valued guests. Bring your high energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and be a driving force in shaping memorable stays and exceeding guest expectations. If you thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment and have a proven track record in rooms management, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of rooms division operations, including front desk, reservations, guest services, and housekeeping
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance guest satisfaction and revenue generation
• Train, mentor, and inspire a team of rooms division professionals
• Ensure seamless check-in and check-out experiences for guests
• Monitor and maintain quality standards in rooms and public areas
• Collaborate with other departments to meet guest needs and expectations
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial performance of the rooms division
• Implement and maintain efficient operational processes and technology solutions

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to lead a top-notch rooms division team and create exceptional guest experiences. Apply now and let your passion for hospitality, guest service, and operational excellence shine as the Director of Rooms. Join our team and be part of a journey filled with success, growth, and memorable moments!

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in rooms division management, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Proficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) and related technology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and weekends as needed

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.