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House Manager
An Estate Manager will look after the principal’s multiple properties either on the same estate or in different locations. They will manage the estate staff, oversee all maintenance required and ensure that the estate is being effectively cared for. An Estate Manager will be well experienced in handling such a magnitude of planning and execution, to alleviate the pressures that owning a vast portfolio of homes can have.
Experience
House Managers will have at least 3 years experience working in a similar role.
Qualifications
A House Manager will have trained at either one of the Her Majesty’s Royal Households, attended a Butler School or will have been trained at a 5 Star Hotel before moving up the ranks to Hotel Management level.
Live-in salaries
Range from £530 – £600 net per week typically for an 8-10 hour day, Monday to Friday.
Live-out salaries
Range from £650-£780 net per week typically for up to a 10 hour day, Monday to Friday
Duties
Duties can include all or most of the following depending on your requirements:
For Principal/The Family:
Liaise with the Family Office/PA/EA
Diary management of the family
Drive the Principal and family members including children
Drive guests if required
Travel management and logistics
Light cooking
Event Planning to 5 Star Standard
Hospitality management to 5 Star standard
Oversee dinner parties and other social events
Plan and pack for Picnics
For the Home:
Manage all domestic staff
Manage exterior staff if an Estate Manager isn’t employed
Manage staff rotas and payroll
Identify staff requirements and recruit/train as necessary
Conduct formal 5 Star butler table service training
Work with Chef/s to assist in menu planning, budgets and sourcing food
Dining room management to include bar and wine inventory
Care of the silver, china and crystal
Provide a good knowledge of fine wines
Execute silver service
Set and serve at formal table
Undertake all the household administration
Management of estate to include security, HR, payroll and training
Order and pay for household provisions
Payment of salaries and household bills
Write, plan and implement “standards of performance” manuals for the property
Knowledge of how to care for fine antiques and fine art
Oversee household budgets, reports, etc
Resolve household maintenance issues
Housekeeping management of contractors, grounds and household staff
Care of animals including walking and administering medication
Wine cellar management
Oversee security of property including CCTV
Ensure Fire Safety and Risk Assessments are up-to-date
Deal with tradesmen
Vehicle Maintenance
Clients
Candidates
Latest House Manager Jobs
Job code: J33129BM
Location:
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Salary:
£45-£50kgpa
£45-£50kgpa
Start Date:
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Return Staff of Distinction client is looking to recruit a TOP Live-out Estate/House Manager to run their country home based in Gloucestershire. (A candidate local to the area would be preferred). To apply for this role you must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within a private household as a Estate/house manager with an up to date DBS check. This is a senior management role and would suit a well presented, switched on candidate that has the ability to take care of the busy household, which is occupied 24/7. You must be able to work as part of a team and independently. The house is fully staffed and you will be responsible for the smooth running of the estate which would include turning your hand to anything, managing of all staff members (+-10-12 employees), organising and planning of events and ensuring the household is preforming at its best. You will also be responsible for the household security team, ensuring the house is secure and security is in place at all times. A candidate that can take instruction is required as the couple prefer to liaise with the Estate manager daily to discuss the smooth running of the household including the staff. A flexible, organised candidate is sought with exceptional experience in management of a large country estate. A confident driver is essential. You must also be very pet friendly as the family have horses, dogs, cats etc. Working hours will be Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm. Salary negotiable depending on experience but in the region of £45 000 – £50 000 gross per annum. Job ref: J33129.
