Director of Resident Experiences - Sacramento

Action Property ManagementSacramento, CaliforniaOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Hospitality Leadership & Resident Experience

- Develop and maintain exceptional hospitality standards across all resident-facing departments.

- Create a welcoming, service-oriented environment that anticipates resident needs and exceeds expectations.

- Oversee resident engagement initiatives, amenity experiences, and service recovery efforts.

- Establish service standards, procedures, and quality assurance measures to ensure consistency.

- Identify opportunities to enhance the resident experience through innovative programs and services.

Team Leadership & Development

- Provide direct leadership and oversight to the Front of House Manager and Food & Beverage Manager.

- Recruit, train, coach, and develop high-performing hospitality teams.

- Establish performance expectations, accountability measures, and ongoing service training.

- Foster a collaborative, positive team culture aligned with Action's values.

- Support workforce planning, staffing schedules, and employee retention initiatives.

Operations & Financial Management

- Oversee daily hospitality operations, including front desk services, food and beverage, and community amenities.

- Partner with department managers to ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and operational coverage.

- Develop and manage departmental budgets, monitor expenses, and identify operational efficiencies.

- Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, food service, and alcohol service regulations.

- Collaborate with the General Manager and other department leaders to coordinate community operations.

Resident Relations & Community Engagement

- Build strong relationships with residents and proactively address concerns.

- Oversee resident communications related to hospitality services, amenities, and community programming.

- Develop initiatives that promote resident engagement and a strong sense of community.

- Manage escalated resident service concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.

- Gather resident feedback and implement improvements to enhance satisfaction.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in luxury hospitality, resort operations, private clubs, luxury residential communities, or a comparable service-focused environment.

- 3+ years of experience directly managing teams and department leaders.

- Demonstrated success developing and implementing elevated hospitality service standards.

- Strong experience in staff development, performance management, and operational oversight.

- Experience managing departmental budgets, staffing, and service quality.

- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive resident concerns with professionalism and discretion.

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five Diamond, or comparable luxury hospitality service standards.

- Experience overseeing multiple hospitality departments, including Front of House and Food & Beverage.

- Background in luxury master-planned communities, high-end resorts, private clubs, or residential lifestyle operations.

- Experience developing resident engagement programs and premium amenity services.

- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Familiarity with California food safety and alcohol service requirements.

Key Competencies

- Hospitality Excellence: Passion for delivering personalized, memorable, five-star service.

- Leadership & Accountability: Ability to inspire, develop, and hold teams accountable to high standards.

- Resident-Centric Mindset: Anticipates needs and consistently prioritizes resident satisfaction.

- Operational Excellence: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple departments effectively.

- Problem-Solving & Judgment: Handles complex situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion.

- Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across departments and works effectively with community leadership.

- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve service delivery and resident engagement.

Work Environment & Schedule

- Primarily onsite at a large-scale residential community in Sacramento, California.

- Must be available to support evening, weekend, and holiday operations as needed.

- Regular interaction with residents, employees, vendors, and community leadership.

- May be required to respond to urgent resident service or operational matters outside regular business hours.

Team Member Perks

- Award-Winning Culture: Proud recipient of the Great Place to Work Certification.

- Highly Rated Employer: Check out our Glassdoor reviews –read our reviews here (https://tinyurl.com/actionglassdoor).

- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health insurance, and 401(k) matching for qualifying team members.

- Work-Life Balance: Vacation, sick time, holiday pay, and your birthday holiday.

- Cutting Edge Technology: Access to industry-leading tools and resources that drive efficiency and success.

- Career Growth and Development: Join a company committed to supporting your professional growth and helping you achieve your goals.