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.

We have a Luxury Estate who is looking for a strong operational leader to take the reins, front of house, from planning to execution. This person must take care of guests with discretion and poise and have the capability to share their talent and skill set with on call staff while ensuring consistency and the highest standards.

International experience in Europe an advantage, as service will be based off a European Style with discreet service, anticipating the guests every need before they do. This leader must embody the brand, style and sophistication comparable to The Four Seasons, Ritz, Rosewood properties. A shared passion for travel, wine, luxury, food and International experiences a must. The culture at Estate will be the predominant driver towards team, invited guests and the redefined guest experience, a new definition of hospitality. The Leaders past experiences will drive the talent and unique service experiences.

We are looking for someone who is bi lingual (Spanish, French preferred), lived in various countries and can bring culture to Northern California. Someone who has a degree in Hospitality Management is also preferred.

We are looking for a “unicorn” – someone who can manage a team, set up systems, research innovative ideas to bring to this guest Estate but who can also roll up their sleeves and put together the gym equipment, fill in if a housekeeper is sick, etc.

We realize that this is a TALL order, but it is also VERY exciting! You will be running an amazing property!

Salary is completely DOE.

Please send professional resumes to: sfjobs@thehelpcompany.com

Lovely European gentleman is looking for a well trained butler/PA/valet that is truly of service. This position will require bookkeeping, admin work, house management duties, travel, and valet work. You must be meticulous, organized, polished and have integrity and intelligence. There is 6 in staff to manage, although the machine is already well oiled You will need to have a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be completely white glove and service oriented. The schedule will be 11 – 7 Monday – Friday, unless you are traveling.
If you are looking for a wonderful boss, and a long term commitment, then please apply with a CV and cover letter.

This may be our most exciting job yet! Incredible high profile family in DC is looking for a top-notch Residence Manager. Duties are managing a household staff of approximately 12, coordinating with security, managing and coordinating daily maintenance operations of various vendors and contractors, managing of budgets & daily finances related to residents, and overseeing various construction related projects in addition to tutors/nannies/events & transportation. This job requires the ability to flex between working closely with the family members and then equally representing the household during events with outside guests. The ideal candidate is an experienced household manager with an impeccable background who is looking for a long-term commitment.

A wonderful, busy family and staff is looking for a good leader! The family has just moved from the East Coast, and has a small staff of 4 – The parents are both busy and would prefer that someone takes over the HR for the family. It would be wonderful if you are up to date with California law, hiring and firing and training is all important. Responsibilities will also include handling outside vendors, scheduling all household services, and helping with any events that might be scheduled in the future (post Covid)
It is imperative that you have
relevant and checkable references
Tech savvy skills
Strong management skills
Understanding of all up to date smart home systems

Salary DOE

One of our favorite clients who has hired with us recently is looking to hire a full time houseman/groundskeeper to join their wonderful staff. You will work independently and as a team to take care of the beautiful Santa Monica home and property. This family is originally from the Midwest and enjoys having warm, hardworking and professional employees work with them. Please love pets and be comfortable around teenagers.

This generous family offers amazing benefits – full health insurance that they pay for – and pays on payroll, $30 an hour, DOE. The schedule is generally Monday-Friday, 9-5 plus some OT for events.

You will be in charge of the inside and outside of the home, and work closely with their housekeepers. Everything from minor repairs, to cleaning the marble stone, helping walk the dogs, clean outside furniture, organizing storage areas and the garage, helping with events, assisting with moving furniture and more.

This family is truly a joy to work with, and they are ready to hire now!