House Manager Job Offer in Toronto, Canada
Description of the House Manager Job Offer
Our client is seeking an experienced hands-on House Manager in Toronto, Canada, who will oversee the day-to day operations of a mid Toronto home.
The candidate will be responsible for all the details of the home.
The successful candidate will also be one that thrives in an environment with defined processes and standards. They enjoy maintaining and developing the manuals and checklists that support a well-organized home. The position requires a high energy individual with an excellent work ethic and a sense of pride in work well done.
The candidate will be responsible for all the details of the home.
The successful candidate will also be one that thrives in an environment with defined processes and standards. They enjoy maintaining and developing the manuals and checklists that support a well-organized home. The position requires a high energy individual with an excellent work ethic and a sense of pride in work well done.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
- Work with all staff and services to maintain household and property standards.
- Ensure that all household manuals are regularly updated.
- Manage all household inventories.
- Manage the flow of the household including answering door and telephone and managing all packages and couriers.
- Screen and oversee all trades and services for the interior of the home.
- Co-ordinate with Head Gardener for the oversight of all exterior trades.
- Manage all interior maintenance systems.
- Event planning, execution, and logistics; entertaining is hands on and to the highest standard.
- Manage an extensive wine collection with two offsite storage facilities (Toronto and NYC)
- Manage food system including, biweekly food plans, data entry into recipe database, inventories, etc. working closely with the cook.
- Prepare simple meals for one on cook’s days off.
- Oversee household security and safety; ensure that protocols are maintained by all staff.
- Perform daily Household evening detailing.
- Biweekly flowers installed.
- Organization of major storage areas in the home and offsite.
- Installation of holiday décor.
- Occasional driving.
- Able to be hands on with all housekeeping roles if required, including cooking.
- Other duties as required.
Profile requirement
- Minimum seven years previous experience working in a semi-formal or formal residence in a management role.
- Ability to thrive in a team-based environment; develop and maintain positive relationships with, staff, trades and services.
- Excellent communication skills: ability to understand the importance of knowledge sharing and consistent reporting.
- Thorough knowledge of household technology and mechanical systems.
- Full knowledge of Outlook Office and excellent computer skills in general.
- A solid understanding of cleaning standards and the difference between a daily make up, a weekly cleaning and a deep cleaning in order to be able to manage the housekeeping team.
- Energetic problem solving with the ability to take the initiative.
- Effective time management with strong execution and completion strategies.
- Post-Secondary education required
- Polished, professional and respectful; a quiet presence in the household.
- Highly discreet in preserving the confidentiality and privacy of the family.
- Valid driver’s license and passport.
Job Conditions
- Full time and permanent position.
- Work days: Monday to Friday (flexibility required for holidays and entertaining)
- Work hours are regular business hours but flexibility is required
- Availability for maintenance emergencies is essential.
- Healthcare allowance
- 3 weeks' vacation.
- House car available for work duties.
House Manager Salary
Salary to be discussed.
Information about the role
Ad reference: 2233 LDM
Post on 08/12/2023 by Morgan & Mallet International
Ad reference: 2233 LDM
Post on 08/12/2023 by Morgan & Mallet International
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This vacancy is managed by Morgan Mallet International London
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