Property Standards Lead

Company: Wanderlust Luxury Rentals

Location: Santa Barbara, CA (Must reside in the Santa Barbara area)

Compensation: $28 per hour

Schedule: Part-time to Full-time | 20-40 hours per week

Wanderlust Luxury Rentals is seeking a detail-oriented, hands-on Property Standards Lead to oversee the condition, cleanliness, and readiness of our luxury vacation rental homes throughout the Santa Barbara area.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining beautiful properties, notices issues before guests do, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will serve as our primary property inspector, working closely with housekeeping, maintenance, and operations to ensure every home meets Wanderlust's high standards.

The position also includes oversight of a prestigious boutique multi-unit luxury property, offering additional responsibility and the opportunity to take ownership of a flagship asset.

• Conduct pre-arrival inspections to ensure properties are clean, well-maintained, and guest-ready.
• Serve as the lead inspector across our luxury property portfolio.
• Oversee and coordinate daily housekeeping, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely completion.
• Identify maintenance, cleanliness, and presentation issues and coordinate their resolution.
• Maintain inspection checklists and property standards.
• Communicate effectively with housekeeping, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Provide hands-on support to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

• Experience in hospitality, property management, housekeeping supervision, or estate management preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for cleanliness and presentation.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple properties.
• Comfortable working in the field in a fast-paced environment.
• Must currently reside in the Santa Barbara area.
• Availability to work 20-40 hours per week
  , including weekends as needed.

• Experience with luxury vacation rentals, private estates, boutique hotels, or VIP guest services.
• Familiarity with smart home technology, high-end furnishings, and luxury hospitality standards.

Pay: $28 per hour

Hours:20-40 hours per week, depending on business needs

Location:Santa Barbara, CA
- In-person/field-based position

Wanderlust Luxury Rentals is a boutique luxury property management company specializing in exceptional homes and guest experiences throughout Santa Barbara and Montecito. We pride ourselves on personalized service, attention to detail, and maintaining the highest standards for our homeowners and guests.