House Manager, Full-time (Watermill, NY)

Company: Society Staffing
Location: Water Mill
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

HOUSE MANAGER, LIVE-OUT Division: Executive Hospitality Ref ID: R Location: Watermill, NY 11976 Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday. Must be able to work weekends in the Spring and Fall seasons (when principals are in residence). Hours: 8 - 10 hours per day Job Title: House Manager, Full-time (Watermill, NY) A private family seeks to hire an experienced House Manager/Assistant to provide support with the management of their formal estate in the Hamptons. The ideal candidate will be a team player, with a "can-do" and upbeat attitude, and experience working in a formal private setting. Must be able to provide support within the residence, anything that is needed and support the Mrs. and Mr. with various projects (wardrobe management, errands, help with organizing of dinner and events). Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the property manager with the maintenance of the interior of a formal household.
• Managing the interior household team (Property Manager, Housekeepers, Chefs, butlers and drivers, etc.)
• Assist with interior maintenance: Making sure everything is set perfectly before the family's arrival
• Assist with keeping track of any repairs or maintenance issues within the residence
• Conducting inventory procurement of all household supplies as needed, including grocery shopping, personal, and floral arrangements
• Oversee any vendors for repairs
• Assist with any special events, and parties
• Support principals with wardrobe management and organizing
• Help with simple tech support (Wi-Fi, sound systems, and smart TVs)
• Providing excellent service to principals and guests Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5-7 years related experience working and supporting private estates
  • Excellent references from both current and previous employers
  • Adept in managing and supervising household staff
  • Prioritize executive tasks and multi-task effectively
  • Must have experience/training in formal service
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must be comfortable working around children and pets
  • Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office and Mac OSX and related programs
  • Professional mindset and the utmost discretion
  • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
  • Flexibility with hours and scheduling
  • Handyman/Repair experience is required
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver's license
  • Valid US work authorization
  • Must follow all CDC recommendations against Covid-19 and vaccinations SSIN123 SOCIETY STAFFING 379 West Broadway, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 Agency DCA License Due to the volume of employment applications received, Society Staffing is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate. Due to the high volume of applications - only those that apply on our website or third-party affiliated websites will be considered. No phone call inquiries will be accepted at this time. If you are having trouble with the application, please submit your resume directly to Want to be considered for other roles? Please continue to check our website and apply for additional employment opportunities at

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