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Job and Vacancy House Manager

1573 CA

San Diego

March 5, 2020

To be discussed

Job description

Family with one young child (and one on the way) is seeking an exceptional and versatile House Manager to take charge of the smooth running of two homes, La Jolla, San Diego California, US and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, including managing the domestic staff (approximately three to four.)

The family travels between their homes in La Jolla, California, USA and Montreal (Canada).

Responsibilities

Manage all domestic staff and external vendors to consistently deliver the highest standard of service and output
Act as the senior member of all domestic staff – from nannies, housekeeping to weekendhelp – and be fully responsible for their hiring, training and daily management
System and procedure protocol development for all properties
Act as the gatekeeper of external vendors as the primary representative of the principal family and be fully responsible for all aspects of property management
Serve with “roll-up-your-sleeves” and “all-hands-on-deck” mentality
Ability to fill in for domestic staff in their absence and as requested by the principal family (for example, follow a basic recipe to cook a meal in the absence of a housekeeper)
Ability to travel with family on request (domestic and international travel around 4 times a year)
Ability to troubleshoot 24/7
Take directions from and translate the preferences of the principal family
Set a tone of absolute professionalism and confidentiality among household staff
Maintain home processes including staff manual, home operations manual, visitors & maintenance logbook, and shopping/inventory list
Travel ahead of the family to ensure homes are prepared for their arrival
Maintain the wardrobe and clothing inventory and clothing storage in all three residences
Pack and prepare for family’s travel
Work with chef and staff to support entertaining and events
Keep all family members on schedule and maintain calendars, attending to their specific needs as directed

Requirements

Possess at least five years relative work experience in similar environment providing high standard services
Etiquette and Protocol, table Setting and Formal Meal Service
Personal Valet Duties
Basic Cooking, Silver Service
Administrative Duties, knowledge of Security
Basic Computer Knowledge, use of Smart Home Systems
Strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty
Superior communication skills, confidentiality and discretion, organizational skills and eye for detail
Highly organized, intelligent, and can multi-task
Be polished, professional and respectful
Flexibility to work overtime, overnight and/or travel with family, as requested
Have an excellent command of English
Full driving license with valid US passport or Green Card

Work conditions

Position : House Manager
Starting date: ASAP
Location: La Jolla (CA) US + Montreal (Canada)
Employment contract : Long term contract/ Full time
Accommodation : Live-out position but rent paid by the owner
Probation period : to define

Salary

Up to USD 100,000 annually + benefits

Poste pourvu

This job offer is introduced to you by Gilles Kuhn

This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency London - UK

Address : 25 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DJ, United Kingdom

Gilles Kuhn

Recruiter

As a former banker, I have for many years offered tailored services and excellent relationship to high end clients. This background allowed me to join the Morgan & Mallet International adventure where I have been working for 7 years now