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Operations Manager

Kissimmee, FL

DESCRIPTION

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Element Vacation Homes is a Central Florida property management company specializing in larger high-quality short-term vacation home rentals. Formed in late 2020 with an emphasis on happy owners and happy guests.

POSITION SUMMARY

Element Vacation Homes is currently seeking an organized, detail-oriented Operations Manager to join our team. Our systems are pretty good but we need you to make them even better. This position wears many hats including:

> End-to-End Operations: Manage property readiness, guest satisfaction, and brand standards across all operations departments

> Leadership & Team Building: Guide, train, and motivate a cross-functional team to deliver excellence every day

> Elevated Experiences: Create memorable stays through concierge services, showcase-ready homes, and prompt issue resolution

This is a pivotal ground floor role within our organization and therefore we are only seeking passionate, hardworking rock stars to apply.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Some of what you’ll be doing:

  • Direct day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth departmental coordination while upholding brand standards and keeping the team informed on products, services, policies, and local knowledge

  • Complete ownership of overall condition of properties, conducting detailed arrival/departure inspections, maintaining showcase-ready standards, and ensuring all electronics, arcades, appliances, and amenities function perfectly * Fair warning: our standards are pretty high

  • Lead, recruit, train and support a diverse operations team spanning housekeeping to maintenance while fostering strong vendor relationships

  • Ensure VIPs, owners, repeat guests, and media visitors receive an exceptional experience, including executing concierge services to enhance their stay

  • Seamlessly onboard new properties into program including creating initial punch list, accepting deliveries, assembly tasks, staging, and other logistical tasks, ensuring all deadlines are kept.

  • Forecast and schedule tasks for smooth operations, oversee seasonal maintenance, and respond swiftly to emergencies and guest issues

  • Accurately report/log key information and actively engage with online feedback

  • Participate in after-hours management duties and attend scheduled meetings

  • Tackle additional projects as requested

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Progressive experience in vacation rental or hotel operations

  • Proven leadership with strong time management, communication, and organizational skills

  • Out of the box thinker & aggressive problem solver – you don’t let anything stand in your way – no excuses

  • Team player, we all wear many hats

  • Exceptional social & people skills – you’ll need to be able to make sincere connections with guests, potential guests, community members, owners, and vendors

  • Ability to work independently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and handle a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency

  • Meticulous attention to detail

  • Basic maintenance abilities

  • Reliable transportation & flexible schedule – weekends & holidays required

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 based on experience

Benefits & Perks:

What you get

  • Competitive salary

  • Generous time off policy – after all, we’re in the vacation business!

Additional Perks

  • Casual Dress

  • Mac Workstation

  • Happy Hour

  • Company Vehicle

  • Paid Day Off On Your Birthday For Quarterly Volunteer Work

  • Universal Annual Pass

  • Fun Work Environment

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