Experienced and detail-oriented Estate Manager and Chef to

assist with the successful operation and maintenance of your

Private Residences. Skilled in supervising domestic staff and

executing high-end events. Highly organized, down-to-earth,

pleasant, efficient, service-oriented, and proactive individual

who anticipates needs. A creative self-starter and multi-tasker

who enjoys excelling at high service standards, and having a

variety of responsibilities. Likes working in a team environment

that is mission driven, results driven, and community oriented.

Critically thinks and has good judgment in a variety of

situations with excellent project management skills.

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Skills & Qualifications

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• Over 18 years experience in household management

• Extensive experience managing fine homes, working with and motivating staff

• Practical, congenial, positive, trustworthy, and honest

• Self-starter that is comfortable trying new things; quick at learning, and proactive

• Exceptionally high standards of accountability, flexibility, and a “can do” attitude

• Excellent troubleshooter and problem solver; resourceful with superior organizational skills

• Cordial, a team player, polished, and remains calm under pressure

• Excellent attention to detail, and willingness to handle responsibilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience in formal and casual table settings and service

• Well educated in luxury items such as fine art, antiques, and high end clothing

• Proficient at overseeing household systems (ex: “Smart home” systems, HVAC, electrical, internet, alarm, a/v equipment etc.)

• Excellent IT skills; in-depth knowledge of PC and MAC; well versed in MS Office

• Experience overseeing and managing construction projects

• Eye for detail, aesthetics, and an understanding of high-end furnishings

• Exceptional problem-solver with a high sense of urgency and follow-through

• Able to roll-up-sleeves, delegate, and manage deadlines for self and others

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Responsibilities

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• Committed to personal health and safety, and the protection of the family and property

• Flexible and able to accommodate spontaneous changes to routines and plans

• Hiring, scheduling, training, and general welfare of domestic staff

• Working with the existing domestic team to keep the home in a "state of readiness"

• Coordinating with vendors and maintenance staff; pro-active maintenance calendar

• Directing day-to-day operations and general maintenance of the properties

• Overseeing all repairs, design projects, seasonal landscaping, and renovations

• Assisting principals with planning and execution of special events

• Answering and screening phone calls; greeting visitors and houseguests

• Directing the care and maintenance of automobiles etc. 

• Management of household budget; completing monthly financial reports

• Maintaining household operations manuals

• Managing wine collection, including research, purchasing, storage and wine/food pairings

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