Chicago House Manager, Estate Manager

| Chicago, IL, United States

Posted Date 11/09/2023
Description

Private High Net Worth (HNW) family with four (4) domestic staff is looking for an exceptional House Manager to manage their 11,000-square-foot Chicago home.

We are looking for: 

  • A House Manager with a minimum of five (5) years of recent, full-time experience working in Private Families and Individuals.
  • Must have estate/home management experience (not hotel/condo/property/etc) working with UHNWI.
  • Must have experience leading, supporting and managing a team.
  • A person that engages in a team approach to servicing the home and Principal.
  • A person that will uphold and understand discretion and the privacy of the Principal and guests.
  • Someone that is trustworthy, hardworking, professional, warm, energetic, organized, intuitive, sense of humor, positive, flexible, consistent, and self-motivated.
  • Someone who is always trying to improve the household and find ways to make the household run more smoothly.

Here is what you will do:

  • Responsible for the general oversight and supervision of the property and a household staff of four (4) including hiring, employee schedules, payroll, employee training, and employee evaluations. Experience with ADP is a plus!
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the residence including preventative and routine maintenance.
  • Complete property walkthroughs reporting needs and deficiencies.
  • Source, maintain, and manage vendors.
  • Will manage the vendors to ensure proper supervision as they work inside the home.
  • Manage the household budget as well as the house manual.
  • Establish a high-energy work place leading by example. 
  • Promotes trust in respect in all communications with Principal, supervisor and the Family Office.
  • Oversee inside upkeep, repairs, landscaping, and gardener.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef, office staff, accountants, and other outside service providers.
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.  Flexibility to provide weekend coverage is rare but may be needed on occasion. 

Must agree to verifications of employment, references and background checks.

 

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Estate Manager | House Manager
Compensation
Competitive salary from $125,000.00 DOE.   Other benefits include medical, dental, vacation time and 401K.
Housing Type
Live-out

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