Our client in Atherton has an immediate need for a multi-talented House Manager to join their estate team. Candidates for this position must be willing to wear many hats, and have a pitch-in attitude-no job too small! Candidates must be local to the Bay Area, female candidates preferred.
- Full-Time
- Live-out
- Monday-Friday | 8:30am-6:00pm
- Occasional late nights and weekends required
- Occasional travel to other estates
- Start date: ASAP
Primary Responsibilities:
- Set and maintain household standards: cleaning, laundry, daily operations
- Manage household staff to ensure standards are maintained: two nannies, housekeeper
- Plan and manage small dinners and events, work with event planners for larger events
- Create and manage household systems
- Create and manage inventory spreadsheets
- Manage staff schedules
- Household shopping
- Occasional driving (mileage paid by family)
- Household errands as needed
- Online research/orders/returns
- Purchase and track personal gifts
- Other duties as assigned by Principals
Assist With:
- Manage vendors, quality control-build strong relationships with all vendors
- Troubleshoot maintenance issues, interior, and exterior of home
- Manage house fund, budgeting, expense report, etc.
- Contribute to/update household manual
- Establish and manage estate safety protocols
- Manage vendor schedules
- Very light food preparation (the family employs a cook)
- Set dining table
- Floral arranging
Occasionally Assist With:
- Manage children’s schedule when needed
- Child coordination and supervision
- Serving meals
Requirements:
- 3+ years’ experience working in busy luxury homes
- Must be tech-savvy and have smart home experience
- Must be able to multi-task and change gears quickly!
- Clean driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Able to accommodate last-minute schedule changes
- Able to travel to other homes, with notice
- Should have a positive, can-do, attitude
- Longevity with past employers, excellent references
- Must be willing to sign an NDA and submit to an in-depth background check
Compensation:
- Excellent | DOE
- Medical/Dental paid by employer
- 18 Days PTO (sick & vacation days)
- 10 Paid holidays
- 401K with employer matching after 3 months
