Household Manager

House Manager

Society Hill Philadelphia

A busy and warm family based in Society Hill is seeking an experienced hands-on House Manager to oversee the daily operations of their primary residence and adjacent guest home. This is a full-time weekend-based position offering a starting salary of $75000 with flexibility for a highly qualified candidate who checks all the boxes.

Position Overview

The family is looking for a confident detail-oriented professional who can ensure all household operations run seamlessly. While the family currently employs a housekeeper and outside cleaners (2x per week) additional leadership and oversight are needed particularly as the current housekeeper may require extended time off due to personal matters.

This individual will serve as the point person for the home managing delicate surfaces and specialty items overseeing laundry and garment care coordinating repairs and maintaining overall organization and standards.

The ideal candidate is thick-skinned patient able to take direction well and comfortable working in a lively home with three children (ages 8 6 and 2) and two dogs.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 810 hours per day
• Weekend availability required
  (Schedule can be split into morning and evening shifts if preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

• $75000 annually (flexible for the right candidate)
• Paid holidays
• 5 paid sick days
• 2 weeks paid vacation

Property Details

Primary Residence Includes:

• 4 bedrooms
• 2 full bathrooms
• 2 powder rooms
• Living room
• Family room
• Formal dining room
• Kitchen
• Garage

Second Home (accessible via shared backyard):

• Home gym
• Guest bedroom
• Full bathroom
• Family room
• Storage basement

Key Responsibilities

Household Management & Oversight

• Ensure all house-related tasks are completed to high standards
• Delegate effectively to cleaners and oversee quality of work
• Maintain organization throughout both properties
• Identify and coordinate household repairs and maintenance needs
• Manage delicate surfaces specialty materials and high-end finishes

Laundry & Wardrobe Care (Extremely Important)

• Expert-level knowledge of clothing care
• Understand dry cleanonly items specialty fabrics and proper laundering techniques
• Maintain wardrobe organization
• Handle specialty pieces with discretion and care
• Can be trained on family preferences but must have foundational knowledge

Daily Household Tasks

• Dishes
• Trash and recycling
• Light tidying as needed between cleaner visits

Shopping & Household Inventory

• Grocery shopping and household supply management
• Maintain inventory of cleaning products and essentials

Pet Care

• Assist with care of two dogs
• Prepare food according to their special diets
• Coordinate with dog walker as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Prior experience as a House Manager or senior-level Housekeeper in a private home
• Strong knowledge of luxury fabrics specialty surfaces and garment care
• Comfortable managing multiple spaces and delegating tasks
• Organized proactive and detail-driven
• Thick-skinned patient and able to take direction well
• Comfortable around children and pets
• Discreet and professional

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned household professional who thrives in a structured but active family environment and takes pride in maintaining a beautifully run home.