san francisco area

Extraordinary Estate Manager job in Palo Alto and Montecito

Open

Posted : 06/10/26

Wonderful family is seeking an experienced Estate Manager to oversee multiple private residences and manage an established household staff. We are representing a truly wonderful family seeking an experienced Estate Manager to oversee their private residences in Montecito and the Bay Area. This is a hands-on leadership role managing the day-to-day operations of several properties and a long-standing team of approximately 20 employees, including household staff, maintenance, grounds, security, and administrative personnel.
The ideal candidate is someone who is naturally proactive, highly organized, and able to anticipate needs before being asked. This person will oversee staff, manage projects and property operations, coordinate vendors, provide HR oversight, and serve as a trusted point person for the family. The family is looking for someone who is confident, experienced, and solutions-oriented, but also humble, collaborative, and respectful in their management style. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and able to anticipate needs before they arise. They are looking for someone who is confident but not ego-driven, a strong communicator, and someone who can work collaboratively with an established team. The family values a manager who is approachable, respectful, solutions-oriented, and comfortable saying, ‘I don’t know, but I’ll find out.’ The right person will be professional, flexible, emotionally intelligent, and able to lead with kindness while maintaining high standards and accountability. Previous experience managing large private estates, multiple properties, and household staff is required. The family is seeking someone who can think ahead, handle logistics independently, support department heads, and take ownership of projects without needing to be micromanaged. Salary $250,000, all Health Benefits paid for, PTO, sick days, bonus. Hiring ASAP, please reach out.

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san francisco area

Houseman opportunity in gorgeous Pac Heights

Open

Posted : 04/29/26

One of our incredible female Principals is seeking a skilled and upbeat Houseman to help keep everything running smoothly across both a San Francisco residence and office. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys variety—one day you might be perfecting the look of a living space, the next coordinating vendors, running errands, or making sure everything behind the scenes is organized and ready to go. You’ll care for museum-quality furnishings, apparel, and household items, handle daily upkeep like vacuuming, dusting, and floor care, assist with deep cleaning projects, and help keep storage areas, garages, and outdoor spaces immaculate. In this role, you’ll also coordinate and oversee household vendors, manage grocery and supply runs, assist with luggage, drive the principal when needed, and help maintain vehicles so they’re always serviced, fueled, and spotless. You’ll support general household maintenance by scheduling contractors, ensuring all work is completed seamlessly without disrupting the principal’s schedule, and keeping everything organized and running efficiently. A weekly report will help track accomplishments and keep communication flowing. This client is looking for someone with at least five years of experience in a private home who is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a team setting. A calm, can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs will set you apart. Salary is DOE, with full benefits offered—an amazing opportunity to join a truly fabulous team. Please reach out ASAP.

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Los Angeles

Wonderful Family Seeks Calm Grounded Highly Capable House Manager

Filled

Posted : 05/06/26

A busy couple is looking for an experienced professional who can confidently oversee home operations, including renovation coordination, calendar management, and vendor oversight.

While the children are older, the family would still love someone warm and engaging. Someone who enjoys connecting with kids, whether that’s arts and crafts or tossing a football outside.

The ideal candidate:
• Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Enjoys managing a home and working with vendors
• Is intelligent, resourceful, and seeking a long-term role
• Has a calm, steady presence

Responsibilities include:
• Full-charge house management
• Running errands
• Vendor coordination and oversight
• Light, supportive childcare

It would be a plus if you have a strong aptitude for math organization and are comfortable assisting with routine medical needs (including occasional support related to medical care).

The family is focused on finding the right long-term fit and is open to meeting exceptional candidates.

If this sounds like you, please reach out to:
katie@thehelpcompany.com

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Los Angeles

Estate manager needed for a celebrity

Filled

Posted : 05/21/26

Gorgeous state of the art property in Beverly Hills is need of an elegant and well referenced estate manager. Please have at least 7 plus years of experience as an estate manager with excellent references.

You are used to pivoting, working in a fast pace environment, overseeing multiple staff members and multiple properties. You excel under pressure and understand how to operate discretely. Service is your middle name and you are extremely proactive and enjoy problem solving.

Please have experience overseeing construction, and managing a jet setting client. You are based in or near West Los Angeles and are ready for this incredible opportunity!

naomi@thehelpcompany.com

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Los Angeles

Housemanager needed in Laguna Beach

Filled

Posted : 04/24/26

Wonderful adult couple

This role is working with a mindful, fair employer. Expectations are clear and professional, and mutual respect is essential.

About the Household
Our lives are full, but we intentionally maintain a calm, organized, and grounded home environment. This is not a high-chaos household with constant activity, nonstop vendors, or luxury-lifestyle demands. We value steadiness, discretion, and thoughtful execution.

This role is working with a mindful, fair employer. Expectations are clear and professional, and mutual respect is essential.

We are seeking an experienced, grounded Household Manager to support the smooth operation of a private residence and related care coordination.

Household Overview
• Approx. 4,800 sq. ft. private home
• Two principals
• One adult son (independent, no longer living at home)
• One 60-lb bulldog
• Additional responsibility includes oversight and coordination related to a family member with advanced Parkinson’s who lives in assisted care and is supported by a 24 7 caregiver team

The Role
This is a full-time Household Manager position. The role is not a concierge or 24 7 on-call mindset, but flexibility is important. Life occasionally presents unexpected situations, and when true issues or emergencies arise, sound judgment and reliable support are needed.

This role does not involve unnecessary or unreasonable requests. Support is expected when it genuinely matters—not for trivial or avoidable situations.

Responsibilities include:
• Managing household operations, systems, and vendor oversight
• Coordinating communication and escalation related to caregiving support when needed
• Serving as the primary point person during travel
• Carrying a dedicated household work phone for emergency situations

Candidate Profile
• Minimum 7 years of direct Household Manager experience; 10 plus years preferred
(Household management experience only — not nanny or childcare-only roles)
• Confident, emotionally mature, ethical, and low-ego
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, self-starter and proactive
• Self-starter, quick learner, and tech-savvy
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Seeking a long-term, focused role with one household; this position is best suited for someone who can be fully present and well-resourced, without competing household commitments
• Lives within a reasonable commuting distance, or is open to relocating closer if needed

Schedule to Trial Period
• Full-time role with reasonable hours and occasional flexibility
• Weekend support is rare, but may be needed for special circumstances or events
• 90-day trial period required; no planned time off during this period to ensure continuity, onboarding, and household rhythm alignment

Compensation to Benefits
• Salary range: $90,000 – $120,000 annually, dependent on experience and scope
• Full health insurance
• Basic dental (cleanings only)
• No vision coverage
• No 401(k)
• Paid holidays, coordinated around household and travel needs

Additional Requirements
• Résumé must clearly reflect experience aligned with this level of responsibility
• References will be verified
• Comprehensive background check required

Timing
Support is needed sooner rather than later, as the principal is currently recovering from health challenges and is

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san francisco area

We are looking for the best hospitality minded house manager for Half Moon Bay estate

Open

Posted : 04/17/26

**Must be local to the area..Woodside, Half Moon Bay etc. Within 1 hour commute**

We are helping one of our amazing and loyal clients find the best hospitality minded house manager for their ranch. This client is looking for someone who started out in fine dining, hotels or has worked on yachts – you should really know great service, wine and spirits knowledge, know formal service, team player mentality, roll up your sleeves type of house manager and incredibly professional. This client enjoys entertaining, so they are really leaning on you and the estate manager to guide the way for the team. You should have the highest standards and love service. You should also have long-term references, minimum of 3 years in your former positions. You will report to the estate manager and director of residences, so please be okay with this dynamic.. If you are looking for an amazing boss to grow with, send us your resume! heather@thehelpcompany.com

200kplus- DOE
Full benefits, 401k, pto
Weekends will be required based on event schedule
Late nights will be required based on event schedule

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san francisco area

Busy family seeking to hire a Personal Assistant in lovely Palo Alto

Filled

Posted : 06/09/26

One of our super fun clients is desperately needing to hire a highly organized, proactive, and systems-driven Household Operations Manager Executive Personal Assistant to oversee both household operations and personal support for two busy parents within a private residence in Palo Alto. This role is primarily in-person, especially in the beginning, to build a strong understanding of the home and establish systems, with the opportunity for a few remote workdays over time once everything is running smoothly. The family has three children, so a genuine love of and comfort around kids is essential. The position is ideal for someone who thinks beyond task management and instead builds efficient, repeatable systems that allow a home to operate seamlessly—similar to a well-managed hotel. Responsibilities include managing household staff and vendors, coordinating maintenance and services, and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly without constant oversight. On the personal side, you will handle scheduling, event planning (including children’s birthdays and family gatherings), sourcing in-home services, managing administrative tasks such as insurance reimbursements, and overseeing gifting and special requests. The ideal candidate is intelligent, resourceful, and highly autonomous, with a strong ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve independently, and take full ownership of their role. This position requires someone who thrives on creating structure, improving processes, and bringing a high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail to every aspect of the household. Typical hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM most days, with occasional flexibility as needed. Compensation is offered on an hourly basis, depending on experience (DOE), along with a healthcare stipend, paid time off (PTO), and additional benefits commensurate with the role.

elizabeth@thehelpcompany.com

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New York

Calling all NYC house managers that LOVE dogs

Filled

Posted : 06/10/26

We are helping our very busy client find a jack or jane of all trades house manager. Our client describes themself as Type A and is really looking for someone that also works like them and thinks like them. We need someone incredibly organized, systems and solutions oriented, excellent follow up and follow through, daily check in’s or as needed check in’s. You should also be an excellent travel booker, reservations specialist, research whiz, excellent at home organization, professional and understand boundaries, have excellent taste, understand how to get bids, always get 2-3 options to present to the principal on all requested research, etc.

Another very important piece to this role is you must love dogs! Like really love dogs! Several times per year, you will be asked to pet sit in the principal’s home while they are away (an extra fee will be paid for your time). They do not like to board their dog and prefer to keep him at home, to continue the dog’s routine. You should love the dog as though it were yours, and take a genuine interest in overseeing the dog walkers, making sure they are taking care of the dog on the walks and that the dog is happy!

The last and important piece would be driving – the client travels to their vacation home during the summer and they would ask that you drive them, or drive a day in advance and restock their home, then train back to the city. They are really looking for someone who is hospitality forward, takes pride in their job and is excited for all of the responsibilities. In return, the client really takes care of their staff and values loyalty!

Bonus points if you went to a top university!

If this sounds like your dream job, send us your resume. heather@thehelpcompany.com

100kplus DOE
Health insurance stipend
PTO and sick days

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san francisco area

We are looking for an amazing regenerative farmer for our return clients in Half Moon Bay

Filled

Posted : 05/13/26

We have our lovely return clients who are looking to create a 2 acre farm on their property. This is a 5 day per week role, Monday through Friday. They are looking to plant fruits, veggies and olive trees. In an ideal world, you have years of experience as a farmer and even a horticultural degree. If you are looking for more responsibility, this role could also involve managing the landscapers. Please have similar experience and references we may call. Send us your resume if this is your dream job! heather@thehelpcompany.com

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Global

Looking for an Austin or Chicago based Director of Residences

Filled

Posted : 05/01/26

*You should be based in Austin or Chicago to be considered for this role*

We are helping a private client find a Director of Residences for their 10 properties. Day to day duties will include overseeing and managing the household staff (very minimal to zero staff at each home, and most homes use property management services), renovations, repairs, helping the assistant get each home ready prior to the clients arrival, knowing how to get bids and negotiate, and have an understanding of construction and how to represent the clients. We are looking for someone with several years of experience that has managed multiple homes that run on minimal staff. This is a heavy travel role, sometimes at a moment’s notice. This role includes health insurance, pto and sick days. Salary range is 150-225k max. Send us your resume if this is the perfect role for you! heather@thehelpcompany.com

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