Household manager
A household manager assists family members with the day-to-day operations of a dwelling and are also called an estate manager. The duties and responsibilities vary depending on the employer's needs.
At the Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, we specialize in the placement of household managers, and our founder is a former household manager himself who worked for celebrities, billionaires and royalty.
At the Celebrity Personal Assistant Network, we specialize in the placement of household managers, and our founder is a former household manager himself who worked for celebrities, billionaires and royalty.
Do you have a house manager job description?
House manager duties & responsibilities
Yes, we do. Again, we would like to stress that because no two households are alike, the duties and responsibilities can vary depending on the employer. It's also worth mentioning that the position can sometimes be titled as an estate manager or even a chief of staff.
If the family, for example, falls in the ultra-high net worth category or even has billionaire status, then the household manager could even be managing private jets, exotic car fleets and superyachts.
If the family, for example, falls in the ultra-high net worth category or even has billionaire status, then the household manager could even be managing private jets, exotic car fleets and superyachts.
What do household managers do?
While each household is different, a personal house manager will usually be a hybrid of administrative tasks and management of other household staff. Just some of the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Essentially, their primary function is to make the principal's life easier. A private house manager needs strong interpersonal skills and must be good at organizing all details of a family member's life.
- Grocery shopping, food prep, and menu planning (with the household chef)
- Basic maintenance of the property (with the houseman)
- Hiring and training of the domestic staff
- Event planning and special events
- Running errands and other daily tasks like walking pets
Essentially, their primary function is to make the principal's life easier. A private house manager needs strong interpersonal skills and must be good at organizing all details of a family member's life.
What are your recommendations for education in household management?
House manager training
There are several different skillsets that employers look for when hiring a household manager. Here are just some of the many educational and professional backgrounds that have bolstered a candidate's resume:
Hospitality: Having a professional background or BA degree in hospitality is great for today's busy families. Many estates, in fact, are run like 5-star hotels; so being able to manage staff in a household is great for a candidate when hiring.
Education: Many household manager positions nowadays are hybrid with a nanny role. If the employer has kids who need tutoring, then having a background in education or child psychology is beneficial. For employers that have many children, then we recommend hiring a governess.
Nursing: Sometimes a household manager role needs to focus on a nursing background because one of the household members is either elderly or has a medical condition. A house manager with the right training can oversee medical appointments and support the client in recovery. A trained nurse will also be able to run specialized medical equipment that may be in the home.
Event management: Some estates are conducive for entertaining. If the employer is a socialite, for example, then having a house manager with experience in event planning is very useful. With a person of this background, the candidate will possess meal prep knowledge, be skilled at ordering supplies, and know what to look for when in search of a company to execute an event.
Hospitality: Having a professional background or BA degree in hospitality is great for today's busy families. Many estates, in fact, are run like 5-star hotels; so being able to manage staff in a household is great for a candidate when hiring.
Education: Many household manager positions nowadays are hybrid with a nanny role. If the employer has kids who need tutoring, then having a background in education or child psychology is beneficial. For employers that have many children, then we recommend hiring a governess.
Nursing: Sometimes a household manager role needs to focus on a nursing background because one of the household members is either elderly or has a medical condition. A house manager with the right training can oversee medical appointments and support the client in recovery. A trained nurse will also be able to run specialized medical equipment that may be in the home.
Event management: Some estates are conducive for entertaining. If the employer is a socialite, for example, then having a house manager with experience in event planning is very useful. With a person of this background, the candidate will possess meal prep knowledge, be skilled at ordering supplies, and know what to look for when in search of a company to execute an event.
How much does a house manager get paid?
There are many considerations when calculating salary for a private household manager. Because no two households are alike, we can assist you in the creation of a job description and pay range, but here are some considerations:
If you want to hire a house manager, then we can explore the particulars of your household and discuss a competitive compensation package.
- How many staff members will be managed?
- What is the size of the estate?
- Workload: How many daily activities need to be completed?
- The level of responsibility: How many locations will the house manager be working?
- Calendar management: How many members of the family are in the scheduling?
If you want to hire a house manager, then we can explore the particulars of your household and discuss a competitive compensation package.
How a household staffing agency can help
Search for a household manager
When a search for an experienced household manager starts, clients should consider using a household staffing agency to screen potential employees. Not only does this save time when trying to fill jobs, but it also of course insulates high-net-worth families from other things like privacy issues.
A household staffing agency can also verify candidates' former employment, check references and run a criminal background. So, whether you want the candidate to have a high school diploma or a BA degree, we will help you sign the right house manager for the job.
Just contact our office with your request and tell us what kind of candidates that you want access to. Our domestic staffing agency can even sign an NDA: non-disclosure agreement to ensure your privacy will be protected.
A household staffing agency can also verify candidates' former employment, check references and run a criminal background. So, whether you want the candidate to have a high school diploma or a BA degree, we will help you sign the right house manager for the job.
Just contact our office with your request and tell us what kind of candidates that you want access to. Our domestic staffing agency can even sign an NDA: non-disclosure agreement to ensure your privacy will be protected.
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