Director of Experience + Lifestyle (Front Office + Food and Beverage)

About Sentral

Sentral is a network of communities redefining the way people live. Sentral's mission is to be the

leading residential hospitality operator through superior performance, enhanced experience,

and a network of connected communities. We take the convenience, connection, and comfort of

home to new heights-we call it Home+. Our one-of-a-kind communities offer unrivaled locations,

innovative tech-enabled services, and premium amenities to enhance everyday life. Sentral lets

you live life on your own terms in the heart of the world's best cities: Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago,

Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, Oakland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Scottsdale, and Seattle, with more coming soon.

Our core values reflect our commitment to our employees, as we are service first in our actions,

value thinking like an owner, and continuously strive to make one another better. We strongly

believe in continuous personal improvement, career growth and diversity in our workforce. With

ongoing learning & development offerings, leadership coaching and mentorship programs, we

foster an empowered environment rooted in empathy and growth. Our team members are

curious explorers who never stop learning and who strive for great outcomes.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

At Sentral, we are building a team of service-first focused individuals who thrive on going above

and beyond. Ideal candidates will exemplify a can-do attitude, a growth mindset, and an

entrepreneurial drive. Successful candidates will be proactive, solution-oriented, and have

strong ownership of their work. The Director of Experience & Lifestyle will be responsible for the

oversight, planning and execution of the resident and guest experience throughout the Portfolio.

You and your team will serve as the first point of customer service to anyone entering the

building. You are responsible for creating the resident experience through demonstration and

execution of service requests. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting with quality

assurance and system implementation.

The Director of Experience & Lifestyle will be responsible for crafting and driving the resident

and guest programming ensuring all amenity spaces are consistently set and activated. Whilst

fostering and maintaining relationships with preferred service providers within the local + wider

community to ensure exclusive offerings are made available to residents. You will be the key

player in driving, executing and supporting consistently the experiences programming

development, growth and reputation leading by example, with an energetic, positive and

solution driven attitude. Training and growing the team will also be a core function. You will be

charged with ensuring hospitality standards are met along with all other related duties and

assignments.

This is an in-person position located in San Diego, CA. Full weekend availability is required, and flexible availability is highly preferred.

What You will Do:

• Uphold Sentral's standards, best practices, policies and procedures, and value of

excellence in customer service.

• Oversee the budget, procurement of supplies needed to execute activations and events,

mood board creation per activation + resident event, who/what/when/where document

completion + Experience // Lifestyle folder oversight in Share Point.

• Ownership of announcement creation + consistent execution of deliverables for the

Sentral App as it relates to the resident journey + lifestyle programming.

• Prepare and drive various lessons learned, programming and partnership narratives in

line with property specific playbooks.

• Support the narrative around the amenity and service experience to present to potential

residents inclusive of actively participating in all weekly activations.

• Analyze and report departmental financial statements and activity monthly and assist

respective department heads // Home Team Leadership with the preparation of variance

Report, Owner's Letters and Executive Summaries as needed and assigned.

• Be available consistently for all shifts in amenity spaces in order to familiarize new and

existing residents with our services and their new home.

• Spearhead and complete technology and equipment set-up for the property as needed.

• Readily answer all technology-related questions from the building team and residents.

• Oversee and ensure seamless package acceptance, transition, and delivery.

• Triage all incoming phone calls to the appropriate property team department.

• Answer, record, and process all calls, messages, requests, questions, or concerns.

• Assist the different property teams on an as-needed basis.

• Prioritize and fulfill the requests of all residents and guests with great friendliness,

efficiency, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Greet residents by their name and with a smile to make guests feel welcomed and

valued.

• Manage “Move In + Move Out” program and to ensure smooth transition and execution.

• Create personal and inviting environments for all prospects and residents.

• Build the company image by cultivating relationships with influential companies and

figures throughout the area. and through attending networking events and relevant

industry events.

• Effectively motivate staff members daily to promote a positive and exciting work

environment.

• Provide exceptional customer service by adhering to company standards and

responding promptly to all resident questions, concerns, and requests.

• Ensure staff compliance with Fair Housing requirements and all applicable laws, codes,

and ordinances.

• Investigate resident disturbances, complaints or requests and provide resolution in

accordance with regulations established in the lease agreements and/or Condominium

Documents.

• Inspect Property routinely to ensure optimal conditions and report any repair or

replacement needs to the Director of Building Services.

• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the lobby, sidewalks, entrances, and related

work areas.

• Facilitate communication between the Construction Team, Director of Building Services

and insurance carrier, fire protection, police department, and other agencies having

authority over property to ensure that property compliance with codes and regulations of

each agency.

• Build the company image by cultivating relationships with influential companies and

figures throughout the area.

• Perform other related duties and assignments as needed and assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• 4+ years of experience in hotel events, onsite restaurant, banquet and/or catering

department, high traffic bar/restaurant, members club establishment background, guest

and/or customer service experience/front office

• Hospitality experience required

• Management/employee development experience

• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Strong knowledge of operations with budget formulation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Keen attention to detail with a creative problem-solving approach

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to make decisions and initiate action within established guidelines

• Ability to manage concurrent projects and competing priorities

• Ability to follow directions to safely utilize all equipment

• Ability to handle situations with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality

• Comfortable working under pressure, handling stressful situations, and acting decisively

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

• Wellness and Fitness experience a plus

• The following requirements are intended to reflect the expected work environment and

physical demands of the role. Candidate must be able to perform the following activities

with or without reasonable accommodation to be successful in the role:

• Stand behind a desk for the majority of a 9-hour shift

• Move body in repetitive motions for extended periods of time

• Work in a space that includes indoor and outdoor spaces, with and without covering

• Move throughout the property as needed

• Transport boxes and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

• Communicate with other persons in the building

• Observe details in surrounding areas and on screens

If you require accommodations to the above listed job duties or would like to request accommodations during the interview process, please indicate so on your applications in the "Accommodations" section.

Sentral is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that champions all backgrounds, identities, and voices. We strive to cultivate a space where our team members feel valued, and our residents feel loved. While there is no exact recipe for ensuring our residents feel loved, we believe a key ingredient is seeking and employing individuals that reflect the uniqueness of our residents.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.