In search of a stellar House Manager with at least 3 years of applicable House Manager experience in a large-scale home/property. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running with a checklist of property maintenance items and a Rolodex of vendors This candidate needs to already possess a firm grasp of the ins and outs of running multiple properties and who understands how to offer 5-star service to the Principal and their guests on the property.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
Travel to Calabasas area each day and Palm Desert, as needed. No remote work
Conduct regular walk-throughs of the home and grounds and daily checklists
Schedule, supervise, and upkeep maintenance schedules for household vendors
Supervise construction and renovation projects, from design to coordination of schedules and daily oversight of subcontractors
Must be comfortable with project management from start to finish
Oversee all pet care and needs as needed
Maintain and update household manuals, menus, guest guidebooks, inventories, etc.
Develop shopping lists for all household requirements (cleaning, maintenance, food, liquor, etc.)
Order and maintain household supply inventories
Maintain seasonal routines and procedures for the household interior and exterior needs
Manage the grounds, including landscaping, and pool
Ensure that all appliances are fully functioning at all times
Identify and schedule repairs
Screen and oversee vendors
Compare multiple bids and estimates
Supervise work and review invoices
Maintain storage unit and closet organization
Develop new organizational systems
Coordinate onsite activities and provide day-to-day direction of onsite staff
Handle and care for fine furniture and collectibles
Provide occasional assistance with travel and lodging plans
Oversee all events and dinner parties, orchestrating staff accordingly
Greet guests and provide formal (but comfortable) service
This is a full-Time Position:
Monday – Friday
8+ hours daily
Available 9am – 7pm
Availability after hours/weekends, as needed
Salary $150-175K DOE
Full benefits
Requirements:
4-Year College Degree
At least 3 years of directly applicable experience as a House Manager/Property Manager/hospitality concierge required
Candidate needs to have previously managed a large-scale home or property (boutique hotel, inn, vacation homes, etc.) and be familiar with a high standard of service and hospitality
Clients will only consider candidates with a proven track record of operating in a trustworthy and discreet manner
Must pass an extensive background and credit check
