Chief of Staff / Director of Residences
Gecko Hospitality
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West Palm Beach, FL · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Director of Residences | Private Family | Palm Beach County, FL
A private family is seeking a seasoned hospitality leader to oversee the operations, staff, and standards of their residences. This is a senior, hands-off leadership role for someone who has run a five-star operation and wants to bring that discipline to a private setting.
What you’ll do
Lead, train, and develop household managers and staff across multiple properties
Set service standards, write SOPs, and hold the team accountable to them
Run structured performance reviews tied to compensation
Oversee maintenance, vendors, and capital projects through house managers and trusted contractors
Manage budgets and provide clear, regular reporting to the principal
Serve as the principal’s single point of contact for all residential matters
What you bring
10+ years of senior leadership in luxury hospitality: luxury hotel or resort, private club, or high-end residential or hotel-condo properties
A proven record of building teams, training staff, and managing performance
Strong financial skills and experience overseeing facilities and projects
Polish, sound judgment, and absolute discretion
A self-directed approach. You anticipate needs and solve problems without being directed.
Details
Based in the Palm Beach area, with periodic travel to a seasonal residence in the Northeast
Executive-level compensation and benefits
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