Overview
A Southampton – 18,000-square-foot beachfront mansion seeks an experienced and detail-oriented House Manager to oversee the successful operation and maintenance of their residence. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Complete oversight of three households; ensuring consistency of standards, procedures and services
- Supervising construction and renovation projects; liaising with architects, designers, outside vendors and contractors
- Managing a collection of fine art and antiques; handling storage, shipment, selling, and procurement
- Maintaining all household calendars; scheduling household services and providing prior notification to principals
- Creating household manuals; overseeing hiring, training and supervision of any additional household staff, including a team housekeepers, chefs, drivers, and nannies
- Acting as point of contact and gatekeeper for principals
- Overseeing financial management
- Planning and executing special dinners and events; experience with floral arrangements and high-end event planning a plus
- Assisting with any additional care of family, including children (teenagers)
- Must be able to drive children to and from activities and events
- Handling any special requests, related duties or errands
This is a full-time position. A private cottage is offered for living accommodations. Salary is generous but DOE.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience managing private residences
- Outstanding references from both current and previous employers
- Adept in managing and supervising household staff
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team, “hands on” as necessary
- Demonstrate an understanding of complex physical house systems including “smart home” systems
- Understands that the utmost in confidentiality and discretion is required
- Strong analytic, communication and management skills
- Flexible scheduling with availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Valid driver’s license a plus; clean driving record
- Able to work legally in the United States
About
Lily Pond Services LLC is a boutique domestic staffing agency and luxury lifestyle management service. At Lily Pond, we use a thorough and efficient placement process to help everyday people, high-profile individuals, and celebrity clientele find the right staff to suit their specific needs. At Lily Pond, we promise no request be impossible.