A high profile couple with a gorgeous estate in BH is looking for a true service individual with house management and butler background with estate experience. The staff comprises of a Housekeeper, a Houseman and a Chef as well as a full time landscape manager. You will have the opportunity to live in (with totally private quarters) or out and if you can be totally flexible to work any hours, depending on events. Duties include doing errands, supervising staff, overseeing fine clothing, running/stocking the home, interfacing with vendors, liaising with the Principals and doing minimal hands-on cleaning. Please reach out if you are a candidate with estate management background.
Excellent compensation DOE.

This incredible high networth family is looking for an amazing Estate manager in South San Francisco . The ideal estate manager is excellent at time management and possesses impeccable organizational skills. This individual is responsible for managing home vendors, event planning, and coordinating schedules for the family. The estate manager is also responsible for maintaining the interior decor and documenting possible repairs around the home. This position will require an experienced estate manager with a service oriented mindset, as this position will afford little training and require the estate manager to hit the ground running.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please reach out directly to me.

elizabeth@thehelpcompany.com

Fabulous high profile family in Manhattan is looking for an Estate Manager with a strong Hospitality background.

This is a salaried management position that will work Monday through Friday, as well as weekends when there are events. The family’s main residence is in LA, so your work will ebb and flow (obviously much more hours when the family is in NYC-typically for Holidays and long weekends.)

Your primary duties are management of a large housekeeping staff, as well as handling all events that take place in the home. You should know formal service, and be very comfortable working with kitchen staff.

This is a boots on the ground position reporting/working with the main Estate Manager who is based in LA. There is also a property manager in the Hamptons you will be working with, and sometimes will need to assist when there is a large event at that property.

Our ideal candidate has hotel and/or estate experience, is hyper-organized, has an amazing sense of style (both clothing and interior), has good administrative skills, amazing boundaries, a keen eye for detail, and management experience.

Please let us know if you are interested. Please send resume in Word document to: nycjobs@thehelpcompany.com

Thank you!

Full time Front of House/Bartender/Assistant

A discrete polished individual to be front of house at a Ranch and Beach house in Carpinteria.

The ideal candidate will have experience in bartending, excellent floor service skills and will excel in communication both written and verbal form.
A self-motivated individual that is comfortable working alone and part of a well-oiled team. Will report to Ranch Chief Operating Officer. The family have three children and travel with multiple dogs. Must be patient by nature, and an animal lover.

Candidate should have a working knowledge of and ability to operate the following items;
1. HVAC
2. Coffee & Espresso machines
3. Ice machine & subzero fridges
4. Propane BBQs
5. Wine Cooler & Kegerator
6. Main kitchen appliances
7. Maintain Inventory sheets.

When the family & or guests are in residence.
1. Partner with housekeepers to have all areas of service clean and guest ready
2. Stock all provisions for kitchens and pantry’s
4. Overall opening/closing procedures for both ranch and beach properties
5. Prepare all public areas (to include pub, games areas, beach bars, palapa & spa area)
6. Personal errands for family as required
Hours:
Thursday-Monday 8am-6pm
(if the family is in residence hours will fluctuate based on their needs)

We are looking for the most experienced Estate Manager in Silicon Valley!

This is a lovely and generous, non formal family who wants to find a team player to manage their 6000 Sq foot estate on over an acre in Portola Valley.

The house has smart home technology and everything is updated/documented on iPads. We want to find someone who keeps educated on the newest and best ways to update the home with convenient and easy technology.

The house is under renovation so you should have experience with coordinating with the designers and vetting vendors for high budget projects.

There is one housekeeper who you will manage. The principals have a PA who reports directly to them. You should be a true team player – we do not want an EM who believes they are above anyone else working in the home!

Communication is key in this household – the principals do not micro manage but do expect full transparency and updates on both large and small projects!

The family has two cats and a small dog- we want to find someone who loves animals!

The client is looking to aquire a new property in Malibu, so you should be flexible to visit So Cal 1-2 times a month (as needed.)

Candidate must have a minimum of 15 years full time, recent experience as an Estate Manager for HNW clients.

Looking to hire local candidates only.

Schedule is M-F, with flexibility to work from home occasionally.

Salary DOE, $175k.

Please send professional resumes to: sfjobs@thehelpcompany.com

We are looking for an amazing house manager or assistant estate manager that has instinct and intuition and can read a room!! You will be comfortable greeting guests, managing a team of housekeepers, overseeing vendors, and anything else to make this estate run like a 7 star hotel. You have an instinct for entertainment. You might be a captain in a fine restaurant -you are warm and friendly and you know when to be present and know when to fall back. You will be working with a wonderful Estate Manager and a wonderful boss!

You should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a love entertaining and fine homes! You must be professional and discreet at all times, maintain a strong work ethic, and be incredibly detail oriented and flexible. You will be the hub of administrative activity in the household. Make sure the housekeepers are doing their job because you have a fine eye for detail!

The ideal candidate will:
• Maintain a flexible schedule
• Be willing to work occasional nights, weekends, or holidays when needed for events
• Possess a positive, “can do” attitude in which no task is too big or too small.
• Have a “team player” attitude and be willing to step up and assist another staff member when needed, even when the task is outside the realm of the formal job description.
• Maintain the highest level of professionalism.
• Be sweet, kind, and warm when dealing with family members
• Be a proactive, self-starter, that is excellent with time management skills and multi-tasking. There should never be a moment when this individual is sitting around with “nothing to do.”
• Demonstrate a high level of common sense and stellar decision-making skills.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or above.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of work in one home or as the captain in a fine restaurant. you might have been a butler or Personal Assistant and/or House Manager. Experience working in a fine home preferred.
• Clean driving record.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Fluency is Spanish is preferred but not required.

• Very Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits.
• Fantastic estate!!

We are looking for a NYC based traditional butler. The main priority for this role is flexibility to travel for extended periods at a time (will never be longer than 4 weeks, but shorter trips can be extended with short notice so flexibility is key!)

You will be responsible for all traditional butler duties including light housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and cooking. We are looking for a Butler with an eye for detail, a fine eye and someone who can set a beautiful table or arrange a gorgeous bouquet.

Because you will be traveling the majority of the time – things will be constantly changing and you will need to be able to anticipate the principal’s desires. We also need someone who has management skills, as you will be in charge of a small household/traveling staff composed of housekeepers and on call vendors.

We want to find a true caretaker with a service oriented heart. We want to find someone who takes joy and pride in keeping the principals lives running smoothly.

Ideal candidate will have worked in formal homes for at least ten years. You should also have ample experience traveling with principals and understand how to pack, act as an in air Butler. Any formal Butler training would be a MAJOR bonus! 

Local NYC candidates only please. Other residences in the US include: Aspen, the Hamptons and Miami.
PS: must love dogs!

Please send professional resumes to: nycjobs@thehelpcompany.com

Imagine it, you wake up to the sounds of the waves and start your day with an early paddle board session in one of the world’s most gorgeous beaches!

If you are a beach lover, surfer or just love Maui – this is a DREAM job! The current manager is leaving after 5 wonderful years and this amazing client is looking for another incredible person to come in and manage their dream home.

This is a lifestyle position. When the clients are on property you will service all of their daily needs, while they are off property you will work with vendors and other household staff to make sure it stays impeccably cared for.

This position comes with a gorgeous apartment on the property that you’ll be able to live in – (valued at $10,000 a month.) We are looking for someone with Estate Management, Property Management or High End Hospitality experience, ideally supporting High Net Worth Cliental.

The property is an architectural gem who needs a real professional to care of it. With the housing being included in this package, the salary is reflective of that high value and is in the range of 50-75k.

We are looking for a really special person who sees this opportunity to live right on the beach and likes low frills lifestyle! Get your paddle board ready!!

We are looking for someone to work under the estate manager, but that can also work next to him. The family loves to entertain and have lavish parties. Your role is to make sure the guests and the principals are well attended to! You will be responsible for managing the day to day affairs of the guest residence. This home is primarily used for events and house guests. You will help manage the staff, the housekeepers, and make sure all the residences are up to snuff. You must be somewhat flexible but the typical work week is 9-6, Monday – Friday. We are looking for a polished professional.

OUR CORE VALUES:

● Principal’s First

Ability to stay focused on meeting and exceeding Highly Private Principals/Clients needs

● Learn from mistakes

Able to admit mistakes upfront and seeks the truth. Learns and grows from mistakes. Makes thoughtful choices and provides solutions to avoid future mistakes. Keeps improving.

● Conscientious

Finishes duties mindfully, effectively and promptly.

● Dedication Shows a deep commitment to the role and people.

● Accountable Takes ownership of tasks and time for Due diligence.

● Independent

Thinks and acts independently.

● Resilience Does not complain or shy away from assigned work. Confronts difficulties with a positive outlook. When the going gets tough the tough get going.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set the service standard for the hiring process through training and ongoing management of staff. Required to meet the service needs of the family and property.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTER SKETCH:

• 4-Year degree from accredited college or university. / or AA in hospitality or hotel management

• Minimum of 5-7+ years of relevant experience (bonus if you have experience working with Estate Staff, that would be a plus)

• Possess superior organizational and time management skills.

• Positive attitude, team player, capable of working well with a vast array employees.

• Technically savvy and Resourceful. Familiar with Internet research, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Calendar.

• Comfortable with iPhone, including texting, camera phone, and smartphone apps.

• Able to multitask and prioritize well.

• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.

• Flexible schedule with availability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

• Valid driver’s license and perfect driving record.

• Legal to work in the United States.

• Able to pass an extensive background check, including criminal and credit check.

We are looking for the most professional and polished Estate Manager or Hotel Manager to oversee gorgeous properties in Manhattan and the Hamptons

This is a very High Profile sophisticated client who is based on the West Coast, but treats NYC as their second home.

You will be responsible for all “typical” EM duties, included but not limited to:

-Manage staff of up to 35 at 6 different property locations

-Be able to visit the Estate in the Hamptons

-Source and negotiate contracts with various vendors

-Keeping household manuals up to date

-Managing events ranging from small dinner parties to large events

There is a Director of properties based on the West Coast who you will be working in tandem with on a daily basis.

Must have a minimum of 10 years recent, full time experience working in private High Net Worth homes.

College degree is required. Additional certifications in service would be a bonus.

Local candidates would be ideal. Must have knowledge of smart home technology, have hired/fired and trained a staff and be able to roll up your sleeves to keep the home running like a 5 star hotel.

We are looking for a true leader who is elegant as well as a team player.