Assistant House Manager for UHNW Client in Santa Barbara

We are looking for a great assistant house manager to join our client’s team at their gorgeous ranch and beach property in Carpinteria,CA (Santa Barbara county!) We would love to see that you have hospitality and private estate experience and are comfortable being client facing, and making the magic happen behind the scenes!

Overview:
We are currently seeking a dedicated Assistant House Manager for a family primarily residing in Carpinteria, CA, with occasional travel to other properties in the area. As an Assistant House Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the overall upkeep and providing exceptional service across multiple households and cottages, including beach house and ranch properties. We are looking for a professional individual who possesses excellent communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities:
– Serve as the primary point of contact to ensure a pleasant and seamless experience for the family and their guests.
– Greet and familiarize guests with the household and its amenities.
– Instruct guests on property access procedures and ensure up-to-date household information.
– Offer recommendations to guests regarding local restaurants, grocery stores, and nearby activities.
– Assist with food preparation and light cooking during day evening gatherings, primarily when the family is in residence or during holidays.
– Manage the scheduling and supervision of housekeeping staff to ensure the needs of the family and guests are met.
– Maintain and update the family’s essential list at Carpinteria properties, as provided by the Ranch Manager.
– Run errands and complete tasks as assigned by the family, guests, chefs, and Ranch Manager.
– Perform light cleaning and straightening up as needed while the family is in residence.
– Execute opening and closing procedures outlined in the household manuals, preparing public areas for family or guest arrivals.
– Possess working knowledge of HVAC systems, AV (Crestron) equipment, and property appliances.
– Ensure the proper functioning and temperature maintenance of pools and spas at the beach and ranch properties.
– Maintain water levels in fountains and ensure their operational status.
– Support staff and chefs by stocking and maintaining pantries and fridges at the ranch and beach properties, regularly checking expiration dates.

Requirements:
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role for a family.
– Work experience or education in hospitality, with culinary skills preferred.
– Bilingual in English Spanish is a plus.

Schedule and Compensation:
– Full-time, overtime exempt salaried position with a flexible schedule based on the family’s needs.
– Weekends required, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays off. Schedule subject to change.
– Candidates must live within a reasonable 30-minute driving distance from Carpinteria, CA.
– Competitive salary in the range of $100,000 to $125,000 annually, depending on experience.
– Comprehensive benefits plan.
– Year-end discretionary bonus.