Full-Time

Chief of Staff

Posted on 7/7/2025

Lyric

Lyric

51-200 employees

Leases and manages boutique apartment hotels

Compensation Overview

$160k - $210k/yr

+ 20% Variable Compensation + Equity

Remote in USA

Remote

Strong preference for Pacific Standard (PST) or Mountain Standard Timezones.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Market Research
Sales
Investment Banking
Requirements
  • 6-12+ years of experience in operations and/or strategy work (i.e. management consulting, operations at a high-growth tech company, investment banking or a combination)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact and effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven track record of driving cross-functional initiatives and delivering results
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Responsibilities
  • Lead our Founder's Office (Strategic Projects Team), taking ownership of top business priorities that require rapid 0-to-1 execution, including projects like new market GTM strategies, product pricing strategy, future acquisitions, market research, vendor operations, and business development
  • Design and execute leadership operating model (weekly meetings, quarterly offsites, executive coaching program management, etc.)
  • Drive business and operations acceleration across all functions, leveraging AI and implementing automations to remove bottlenecks and instill process improvements for HR, G&A, Product, and Sales teams
  • Facilitate company-wide weekly all-hands and architect goal-setting and OKR frameworks
Desired Qualifications
  • AI-native mindset: You naturally integrate AI tools into your thinking and workflows to amplify your capabilities. Rather than just using AI occasionally, you think alongside it to accelerate documentation, build smarter systems, and make better decisions
  • Excel in high-growth, ambiguous environments: You take ownership of bringing clarity and momentum to uncertain situations. You're systems-oriented, creating structure where there's chaos and driving progress where there's stagnation
  • Experience with global teams: You can work effectively across geographies and cultures, building strong relationships with distributed teams. With Lyric's growing presence in both the US and India, you know how to maintain alignment, foster inclusive communication, and collaborate to drive results

Lyric is a hospitality company that runs boutique apartment hotels in major urban centers. It leases and manages residential properties and transforms them into stylish, fully equipped suites that feel like a home away from home. Revenue comes from nightly bookings with pricing that varies by location, demand, and season. The product includes kitchens, custom-designed furniture, premium linens, and curated local guides. Lyric differentiates itself by focusing on thoughtful design and personalized experiences to make each stay unique and memorable. The company’s goal is to provide premium, home-like stays for business travelers, tourists, and other guests seeking a high-quality, curated hospitality experience.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$179.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • High guest satisfaction from central locations and wellness facilities boosts bookings.
  • Business travelers favor high-speed WiFi and office spaces in urban suites.
  • Flexible stays from two nights capitalize on premium short-term demand.

What critics are saying

  • NYC Local Law 18 blocks short-term rentals immediately in New York.
  • Airbnb captures 60%+ urban bookings, eroding direct revenue in Miami.
  • Sonder's 2024 bankruptcy forces lease defaults as occupancy falls below 60%.

What makes Lyric unique

  • Creative Suites™ enable work-relaxation transitions for 2-200 night stays.
  • Music-themed boutique design near Opera Garnier and Louvre attracts travelers.
  • Premium amenities include indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and Nespresso machines.

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