Household Manager
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
A private family is seeking an experiencedhands-on Live Out House Managerto oversee the daily operations maintenance and grounds of a large private residence inSag Harbor NY.
The family is lookingfor adedicated House Managerto take full ownership of the residence and ensure everything is maintained and running smoothly.
- Oversee the daily maintenance and operations of the home and extensive grounds
- Behands-on and mechanically inclined able to troubleshoot issues and handle minor repairs
- Manage landscaping seasonal property preparation and regular property inspections
- Coordinate and oversee vendors contractors landscapers and service providers
- Supervise household cleaners and ensure the home is maintained to the familys standards
- Monitor essential home systems including heating plumbing electrical water/well systems appliances and refrigeration
- Prepare the home for the familys arrival and secure it when they leave
- Proactively identify and resolve issues rather than waiting for problems to arise
- Track household/property expenses and communicate with the family office;accounting is handled by the family office
- During the summer coordinate closely with the chef nannies and two full-time housekeepers
- Assist with weekends and special events as needed
Fall/Winter/Spring:Approximately40 hours/week
The family is at the residence approximately once a month during the Fall Winter and Spring.
Summer:Approximately5060 hours/week
June through August is the busiest season with weekends often being heavier workdays. During the summer the household will include a chef nannies and two full-time housekeepers.
- ExperiencedHouse Manager Estate Manager or Property Manager
- Extremelyhands-on handy and mechanically/technically inclined
- Experienced with large homes grounds vendors and contractors
- Comfortable supervising household staff
- Proactive reliable organized and able to work independently
- Discreet trustworthy and professional
- Comfortable with a demanding summer schedule and weekends
- Able to takefull ownership of the propertyand anticipate the familys needs
Compensation: $135000-$150000 depending on experience and overall fit.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned House Manager who enjoys beinghands-on solving problems managing a large property and taking complete ownership of the households operations.