KS1093 - Full-Time House Manager - Palo Alto, CA

Overview

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, upkeep, and organization of the residence, ensuring the home is maintained to the highest standards.
• Perform hands-on household tasks, including organization
• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee outside vendors and service providers, including plumbers, electricians, handymen, pest control, internet providers and contractors.
• Manage household maintenance, repairs, improvement projects, from routine upkeep to larger initiatives such as window or skylight installations and landscaping projects.
• Assist with home furnishing, décor, and sourcing household items as needed.
• Oversee home organization projects and implement efficient household systems and procedures.
• Proactively identify maintenance needs and ensure repairs and projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Communicate with neighbors, contractors, and outside parties on behalf of the household when appropriate.
• Coordinate deliveries, installations, appointments, and other household-related services.
• Maintain household records, vendor contacts, maintenance schedules, and other organizational systems.
• Run household errands and assist with miscellaneous requests as needed.
• Adapt to evolving household needs and take on additional responsibilities over time.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.

Requirements

• Extensive experience working in private residences for ultra-high-net-worth and high-profile individuals.
• Prior House Manager experience in a formal household environment, with a strong understanding of luxury residential standards.
• Demonstrated longevity working with a single family and stellar professional references.
• Proven history of maintaining strict confidentiality and honoring nondisclosure agreements.
• Must be willing to sign an NDA during the interview process.
• Strong knowledge of household maintenance, vendor coordination, home improvement projects, and residential operations.
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on household duties rather than solely overseeing others.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Proactive, resourceful, trustworthy, and capable of working independently.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, service-oriented demeanor.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive as needed.
• Must have Tdap and MMR vaccinations; influenza vaccination preferred.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel infrequently when required.
• Additional language skills are a plus but not required.

Salary and Benefits

The family is offering a competitive salary of $150K++, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits to include: Paid Time Off and Medical Stipend.