Part-Time Household Manager
Location: Marina District, San Francisco & Belvedere, CA
Schedule: Part-Time ~24 hours/week (3 full days; flexible scheduling)
Compensation: $50–$60/hour+, DOE
Start Date: ASAP
A private couple with homes in San Francisco’s Marina District and Belvedere, CA, is seeking a professional, trustworthy, and highly collaborative Household Manager to oversee day-to-day household operations. This is a long-term opportunity with thoughtful principals who value clear communication, reliability, and professionalism. The family has a strong history of retaining household staff for many years.
This role is primarily on-site and ideal for someone based in the Bay Area. Candidates from Marin will find the Marina location particularly commutable.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate subcontractors, including gardeners, contractors, and repair professionals.
- Maintain a detailed log of home and vehicle repairs and maintenance, track warranties and key documents.
- Order and maintain inventory of household and office supplies.
- Schedule regular home and vehicle maintenance.
- Coordinate with outside professionals as needed, including accountants, attorneys, travel planners, and insurance providers.
- Ensure all insurance (homes, vehicles, valuables, health) is kept current.
- Assist with the care of a senior dog, including vet appointments and maintaining food/supplies; occasional dog walking, may coordinate help from a dog walker or the housekeeper.
- Plan and support family travel, holidays, and events, including hiring and supervising caterers.
- Submit a clear and concise weekly report outlining what was completed and what is upcoming.
- Regularly check in with both principals and provide proactive updates; maintain a high level of professionalism in both written and verbal communication.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, local candidates only.
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Brings prior experience in personal assistance/ household management.
- Could be early- or mid-career; principals are open to training a candidate with the right mindset and potential, or hiring someone more seasoned.
- Collaborative, proactive, and communicative, someone who keeps the principals informed without needing to be asked.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently.
- Flexible, with a positive attitude and the ability to adjust to the needs of the household.
- Non-smoker and non-vaper.
- Must be able to physically perform the duties described, including lifting, climbing stairs, and bending.
Additional Requirements & Benefits
- Candidates must have stellar professional references and will be required to undergo an in-depth background investigation prior to hire.
- You’ll report to both principals. There are no children in the home.
- PTO includes:
- Sick leave
- Approximately 2 weeks of vacation (48 hours/year)
- Paid holidays if they fall on scheduled workdays
- Compensation is paid bi-monthly via direct deposit through a payroll system.
- A company credit card will be provided for approved household expenses.
DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm based in Silicon Valley, California. We place highly skilled Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices. While our roots are in Silicon Valley, our reach is nationwide, encompassing key markets such as Aspen, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Palm Beach, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.
You may know us as Domestic | Match and Private Chef | Match. After 12 years of expansion, we’ve evolved into the top choice for domestic staffing services. As our journey has unfolded, we’ve expanded beyond the constraints of our original brand, spreading our reach to encompass a broad spectrum of roles within the private estate and family office sectors.
What Makes Us Unique
Drawing upon over 70 years of collective expertise in private service, luxury hospitality, and yachting, DM Estate Staffing’s team boasts a deep understanding of the intimate relationship between private employers and their household staff. Our team’s personal experience in these roles fuels our continued passion and commitment to our recruitment efforts today. We approach our work with zeal and are dedicated to ensuring that clients and candidates alike discover the ideal match.
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