Why Southern Land?
Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.
Position Summary
Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm is seeking a full-time Lead Concierge to join our dynamic team in Philadelphia, PA.
Josephine is offering an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about providing world class customer service. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills with a flawless attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to work independently. The hourly rate for this position is up to $26 per hour, based on experience.
The Lead Concierge is the first impression of the community and will provide superior customer service to our residents. Each day will be unique, requiring an ability to prioritize, multi-task, think creatively, take initiative, and employ a diverse set of skills. A Concierge brings positive energy to each conversation, resolves issues quickly and effectively, and makes everyone feel welcome and appreciated. The Concierge is directly responsible for guest satisfaction, assistance with transportation, theatre tickets, city tours, arranging pet services and babysitting services, flower deliveries, restaurant reservations, and more.
Josephine is a twenty-seven-story building featuring 254 luxury apartments that include studios, 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms, and penthouse accommodations. Josephine boasts best-in-class amenities, including a 27th floor sun-facing pool, poolside bar and lounge, cutting edge athletic studio, social lounge, a secured parking garage, and a myriad of many other amenities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, guests, vendors, and visitors, providing a welcoming, elevated, and personalized experience at all times.
- Deliver world-class customer service by anticipating resident needs, responding promptly to requests, and creating meaningful interactions that enhance the overall living experience.
- Lead by example and uphold the highest standards of hospitality, professionalism, and service excellence.
- Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to concierge team members to ensure consistent service standards and operational efficiency.
- Assist with concierge team scheduling, coverage coordination, training, and performance feedback as needed.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of community amenities, resident services, policies, procedures, and local Philadelphia offerings to provide informed recommendations and assistance.
- Manage resident requests and service needs with urgency, accuracy, and follow-through, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
- Build strong relationships with residents by recognizing preferences, celebrating milestones, and delivering thoughtful, personalized service.
- Coordinate and assist with resident events, community programming, and special experiences designed to foster engagement and connection.
- Maintain a polished and professional appearance while ensuring the lobby and concierge areas remain welcoming, organized, and reflective of the luxury community environment.
- Assist with package management, guest registration, access control procedures, and coordination with vendors and service providers.
- Monitor building activity and communicate relevant information to the property management team.
- Handle sensitive resident information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Support emergency response procedures and assist with communication during building incidents or service disruptions.
- Provide administrative support and complete special projects as assigned by the Community Manager.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Prior experience in luxury hospitality, residential property management, hotels, private clubs, or a customer-focused service environment preferred.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with residents, vendors, and team members.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing competing priorities.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications and the ability to quickly learn new software systems.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and occasional special events as needed.
- Passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional resident experiences.
- A natural leader who inspires confidence and teamwork.
- Highly organized, dependable, and accountable.
- Professional, polished, and comfortable interacting with a discerning clientele.
- Energetic, approachable, and committed to building a strong sense of community.
- Able to anticipate needs and consistently deliver service above expectations.
Company Overview
Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.
We Have…
- A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
- Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
- An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
- A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!
Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.
The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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