We are working on one of the coolest opportunities! We are helping a client find a top notch estate manager for his gorgeous 1400 acre horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky. The principals are so kind, but are really looking to establish boundaries and create a new standard with their staff. This family retains staff – they have had people working for them for 40 years!! The new estate manager will be managing the housekeepers, gardeners, vendors and chef. There is a barn manager who manages the employees that work with the horses and inside the barn. The employees have all been here for a long time, so new standards need to be set with the staff. Most of the staff needs to be re-trained. Daily walk throughs of the property are needed to ensure you stay on top of preventive maintenance. A construction background is required for this role, as there are constant renovations happening. There are 10 guests houses on the property that you will also manage. There are several, high profile events that are hosted on the farm every year. They work with an event planner, but you will need to manage leading up and day of. Understanding how to obtain bids and negotiate is also important for this role.
Other duties include:
-Hiring and firing
-Vendor management
-Supervising construction and vendors
-Farm knowledge is a plus but not required
-Travel to their other properties to get the homes ready make sure staff in those homes are operating at highest standard
-Setting a new standard for quiet months on the farm (deep cleaning projects, training etc)
-Knowledge of antiques is super important
-Vast knowledge of how to maintain a wine cellar inventory is important
-Spanish speaking is a huge plus!!
There is a small cottage on the home that is available for you to live in, but it would only comfortably fit a single person. Otherwise, living off site is best if you have a partner family. If this sounds like your dream job, send us your resume!