We are looking for a professional Estate Manager based on the Peninsula in the Bay Area!

This is a formal, European Household who needs an Estate Manager with a minimum of 10 years full time experience working in High Net Worth homes.

You will be responsible for managing the homes staff of 6 including hiring & firing, working with vendors, negotiating contracts, overseeing renovations, and deal with budgets. We want to find someone who can not only be an amazing and inspiring manager to the staff, but who can also greet High Profile guests and communicate with the principals, as well as act as their gatekeeper and the face of the family.

The family is looking for someone who can create and implement systems, and take this home to the next level. Experience working in Hotels would be a bonus – we want to find someone who has a service oriented heart and who treats this role with pride!

Perfect candidate will speak Spanish or Italian! Must have a college degree.

Please send professional resumes to: sfjobs@thehelpcompany.com

Salary DOE: $180,000.

We are looking for a discreet meticulous and organized Estate Manager who presents beautifully for a high profile couple in BH. Applicant should be a self-starter who understands service, and has excellent boundaries. Prior experience managing staff & vendors (negotiation skill-set) is a MUST. We are looking specifically for TECH SAVVY candidates who understand household mechanics such as smart home technology, complicated audio-visual water & solar systems, keyless entry & more. Candidates should also have excellent computer skills (Microsoft, Excel etc … ) We are looking for a RESOURCEFUL candidate who knows how to formulate maintenance schedules and can identify, delegate & manage tasks independently while meeting deadlines. Our client seeks demonstrated LEADERSHIP and time-management capabilities. Former high profile exposure is also critical to success in this role. Please reach out if you are an interested candidate whose resume shows loyalty (no short stints) — high profile exposure, House Management experience, tech-skills (systems + software) a great attitude Thank you!

This is a full time and very hands-on position. You will be required to run and maintain two beautiful properties. We are looking for someone who is a self starter, who excels at making sure everything runs smoothly, and wants to create a peaceful and seamless environment. Your responsibility is for the interior, exterior and grounds associated with each residence; as well as upkeep, maintenance and amenities that fall within their borders.

You will demonstrate leadership and oversee management of the home’s internal team of staff, delegate and manage tasks, (housekeepers, dog sitters, gardeners and management of vendors), scheduling, formulate maintenance schedules, coordinate and supervise contractors, and maintain all estate records and files. You will also be responsible for the financial management across multiple properties: handling of invoices, billing and payment coordination with CPA.

It is very important for you to anticipate the clients every need from: stocking each home, running errands, car maintenance, calendar management, guest reception and concierge services. Impeccable organization skills, discretion and a service oriented mindset are key. Candidates should also be pet friendly.

The estate manager position is for someone who is at the top of their field, as it will require a great deal of work and lots of expertise. A superior knowledge of household systems (HVAC, electrical, smart home systems, current high tech security and camera systems, familiarity in high-end home renovation projects. etc.) are key. You will need to be technologically savvy regarding LV & AV Systems, as well as computer literate with Apple operating systems (word, exel, power point, etc,). Also, a background in asset management would be extremely helpful and beneficial to this position. Only applicants with a minimum 10 – 15 years experience with outstanding current references.

We are only hiring long term applicants, looking for an 8 – 10 year commitment minimum. 🙂 but seriously, they would love someone that wants to stay a long time!

HOURS:
Monday – Friday 8 Hour Day (8 – 4, 8:30 – 4:30 or 9 – 5)
Rarely if there is an event or something in the evening or on weekend.

SALARY:
$200,000.00
2 weeks paid vacation

Beverly Hills family is looking for a flexible team player. There are vendors to deal with, errands to run and parties to plan. This family has a home in Beverly Hills and Aspen. They want someone who can travel and who is flexible. The schedule will mostly be 10-6 Monday through Friday but they would like someone who is flexible. Travel will be 3-4 times a year between 3 days and 7 days per trip. MUST cook as Mom and Dad need someone who can make a few family meals. They are fine with you making dinner and leaving it for them to heat up later. We are looking for solid experience with longevity in high profile house manager positions!

We are looking for a House Manager for a very high profile gentleman with two homes, located in West Hollywood & Brentwood. House Manager will oversee a Housekeeper + vendors, do errands, run a home office and a private residence and will liaise regularly with the House Manager who works for the employer’s former spouse. The hours are in the 9am to 6pm range but there will be after hours calls and work on occasion. Overall, the Employer is respectful and will only be in touch after-hours when and if an issue arises. The House Manager will likely work out of both locations (each is around 3,000 square feet) and should be comfortable with smart-home technology, booking travel, planning events & more. This is the IDEAL position for a seasoned personal assistant who wants to move in to Estate Management. Pay is in the $80-$90k range, DOE, with $500/month towards health benefits, two weeks paid vacation, paid sick days & paid holidays. Our client only wants to see one or two resumes, so we are not able to present multiple applicants for this role. We are looking for a very discreet candidate with excellent boundaries who has worked for a high profile employer and has both PA and House Mgmt. experience and is in the $80-$90k range. There’s NO wiggle room on salary. Please reach out if you are a match. Thank you!

Palisades House Manager: We are looking for a super energetic house manager/personal assistant with a positive attitude to work for one of the nicest family in the Palisades. This is a super busy family with properties on the East Coast. The family would like to hire someone tech savvy who is happy juggling lots of plates. The ideal hire is a kid and pet friendly house manager/assistant who has is familiar with NYC & the Hamptons who loves to organize closets, create inventories & itineraries, help with events, manage a staff, book travel, make sure everything in the home is working properly, help with holiday gifting & errands, manage online orders, liaise with business managers, synch a zillion calendars, create a home manual, manage a storage space, think three steps ahead and have a great eye for detail. Please let us know if you fit the bill. Thank you!

We have a wonderful position in Santa Barbara for a local house manager or estate manager with a keen eye for detail and formality. It is important that you understand old world etiquette, discretion and humility.

This is a gorgeous 10 acre property that needs a good pair of eyes on the property and the staff. The gardeners know the property fairly well, so the estate manager but we are looking to hire staff.
The family uses the property for guests and events, so hospitality background would be helpful.
They need someone that will be able to direct the traffic when dignitaries and royalty are on property.
They are looking for someone proactive not reactive!
You need a keen eye for detail and need to understand the workings of a beautiful property – checking everything to keep it going from the lights, to the hvac, to the washing machines etc
please send me a resume and cover letter

MUST BE LOCAL

claudia@thehelpcompany.com

WE have a wonderful wonderful client in Carpenteria that is looking for an assistant housemanager or butler or hospitality manager that will be managing the housekeeping team of 3 to keep their homes running smoothly. We would love someone that can make a drink, and greet the guests, serve the clients for elegant dinner parties, make everyone feel special and well taken care of! If you have managed the dining room at the four seasons, or Montage or any 5 star hotel in Santa Barbara, this could be an amazing opportunity for you!! Work days are usually Thursday – Monday, although the family travels a lot, so you could have some week ends to yourself!

120 K with wonderful benefit package

Meticulous butler needed for jet setting couple in Beverly Park. This is a three story formal estate where you would be joining a team to keep everything just right! This job requires attention to detail and being one step ahead of everything. The couple loves to entertain and to host events. This isn’t a live in position however when the couple travels (approximately 6 months out of the year) there are gorgeous living quarters where they want the butler to live. This is a formal butler position for someone with impeccable taste and manners who knows how to serve. And if you know how to cook, you may just be the perfect match!

Please send resume in word format and cover letter letting me know why you think you are the perfect person for the job! References are a must with a minimum of 3 year experience in a private home.

Salary: completely DOE

We are looking for a loyal, smart, well educated Estate Manager in Newport Beach to work out of the family office alongside the CEO. This Director of Properties will be responsible for Principal’s multiple properties, planes and the yacht. Tasks Encompass but may not be limited to: • Complete oversight of principals’ homes and properties; maintaining consistency of standards, procedures and services. • Maintain and update all household manuals, policies and processes. • Interface with accountants, attorneys, curators, architects, financial advisors, vendors, all staff. Qualifications. Understand needed maintenace for high end properties, staffing for yachts, planes and homes, construction, as well as daily communication wth staff in all properties. The Estae Manager must possess a formal degree from a Universtiy, have at least 10 years of experience with like estates (and preferably yachts and planes). It would be helpful if you have worked in a family office. Please send a cover letter as well as a resume in a word document to Elizabeth@thehelpcompany.com.

We will respond to resumes that convey the needs of our client.