HOUSE MANAGER, PACIFIC PALISADES

Description

A private family seeks to hire an experienced, detail-oriented, confident, and well-rounded Junior House Manager to support their private household’s daily operations. The successful candidate will provide in-person support to the members of the team and assist with day-to-day tasks to assure the household is running smoothly. This role will suit a smart highly organized proactive self-starter who can work calmly under pressure, and successfully tackle new and unfamiliar tasks. Must be a strong gatekeeper who understands privacy, can manage staff, knows smart home technology and can tactfully manage and build relationships.

Candidates must be able to work independently or with incredible oversight. Will report to the Chief of Staff. The environment is very causal and down to earth, but everyone understands how to remain professional and works with efficiency and a true service mentality. 

Ideal candidate is service oriented, positive, kind, grounded, calm, and brings a great attitude to work every day. There will be the need for travel to Florida on a regular basis for 3 or more days at a time.

The LA residence is approximately 16,000sqft. There are 2 additional properties in Newport Beach that need bi-monthly visits in order to keep them running smoothly. There are also an extensive Florida property and you’ll be working hand-in-hand with the staff there to ensure that all maintenance issues are being addressed in a timely fashion and to help oversee large scale projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Tech savvy- can troubleshoot A/V equipment; operate Crestron, Internet issues

It doesn’t get better than this! The most generous client is looking to hire an ESTATE MANAGER to replace her current right hand who is retiring! The principals have three properties – La Quinta, Malibu and Bel Air where the estate manager will be based. They have truly exceptional staff who have been with them for decades and beyond! RESPECT is the secret ingredient in this home. Everyone is respectful and is respected and this MUST stay the same for anyone coming in. Team work is also a must. The perfect estate manager will be HANDS ON and willing to lend a hand whenever and wherever needed. The new estate manager must also LOVE and be comfortable around dogs. There are three; a mini poodle, a labradoodle and a wired fox terrier. This trio will look to you for a walk every day and you will be responsible for taking them to the vet. There are 5 cars and while the houseman washes them, the estate manager takes care of them and sometimes drives the principal to appointments and meetings. The estate manager who will work well in this home is one who can act as a maitre d and greet guests, be able to act as a butler and serve professionally, and have experience managing a home and staff. The estate manager does all the shopping for the house; cleaning products, even wine! We are looking for a clean cut, professional estate manager with at least 5 years of experience in a private home. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude and will make themselves available if a last minute VIP event comes up. There is no job too small or too big. You must regard your staff as your equal and be respectful and fair. This is such a good job! They will be incredibly discerning of candidates. Please only apply if you have the experience (at least 3-5 years in a private home as an ESTATE MANAGER), are vaccinated and boosted and
have excellent verifiable references. Must live in Los Angeles

Great Benefit plan: Health and dental insurance,2 weeks paid vacation, 6 paid government holidays, 6 sick days.

Salary – up to $200,000 DOE
Schedule: M-F 8/8:30 – 5:30/6 with flexibility to work occasional events and evening parties

If you have the qualifications as described above,please email your resume and a cover letter to
Ayala@thehelpcompany.com

INCREDIBLE Estate in Malibu seeks experienced Property Engineer with a Universal EPA license or trade school certification. The schedule is M-F from 7:00am-3:30pm, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays on occasion. Homeowner owns multiple properties including two in No. Cal. plus homes in Hawaii, Florida to the E. Coast. We are looking for an employee who is willing to TRAVEL to the other homes anywhere from a couple of days at a time, for up to two weeks. This is a position for a dedicated professional who can be flexible and accommodating and works well with others. Compensation is DOE; 100% health insurance (choice of HMO or PPO) for employee, with option to add dependents (80 20 coverage); dental plus vision insurance for employee to family; short to long-term disability insurance; a simple IRA with a 3% employer match, NINE paid holidays (if employee works on a holiday, he she will receive double-pay); paid sick days; paid vacation; discretionary year-end bonus, and other programs like life insurance which employees can buy into on a voluntary basis. When if there’s travel, Engineer will be given a per-diem for food and be provided with private accommodations. Applicants will have to pass a rigorous background report and show proof of Covid vaccination, including a booster. There are pets in some locations (cats, dog, bird). Please reach out ASAP if interested in this amazing opportunity to join one of the finest staffs in the city!!! The benefits are among the BEST IN THE BUSINESS!

We are looking for true Personal Assistant and House Management with at least 5 years. You should have experience working in a fast paced staff estate environment and are used to being very flexible.

Must have amazing phone/people skills, be friendly, proactive, discreet, self-starter, work well on a team or independently, dependable, resourceful, accountable, have great follow thru, common sense and attention to detail. Need to have reliable car, valid driver’s license, insurance and be fully vaccinated. Will run errands and shop, as needed. This is based in West LA, east of the 405!

You know how to find immaculate gifts, pack and unpack beautifully and are an organizational wizard. You understand that this position requires extremely thick skin, and you are comfortable assisting all types of personalities.

Salary is $100,000 – $120,000 DOE, and medical insurance plus paid time off.