Title: House Manager/Butler
Working Schedule: Full-time, Live-in or Live-out
Salary: $200,000 per annum (based on experience)
Location: Southampton, NY
Start Date: ASAP
 
A wonderful New York family is seeking an experienced Full-Time House Manager/Butler to oversee the day-to-day management and care of their Southampton home. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with HNW/UHNW families and managing a formal household or luxury yacht. Exceptional skills in household management, service, and organization are essential. The family seeks a candidate who works well independently, is pet-friendly (the family has three dogs), and can ensure the smooth running of the household. Flexibility with schedules and a willingness to travel is vital, as is the ability to maintain professional boundaries while being attentive and proactive in anticipating the family’s needs. The principals value long-term relationships and are seeking a candidate looking to stay with them for many years.
 
Duties:

• Oversee daily household operations and ensure a seamless experience for the family and guests.
• Manage vendors and coordinate services for home maintenance and event preparation.
• Supervise household staff, including managing schedules and delegating tasks effectively.
• Coordinate and organize family activities, such as leisure pursuits and entertainment events.
• Serve meals and beverages to the family and guests, ensuring high standards of service and presentation.
• Maintain an organized and efficient household environment, ensuring all areas are neat and orderly.
• Manage grocery shopping, running errands, and ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked.
• Provide attentive care and service to guests, ensuring their comfort and needs are met during their stay.
• Oversee automobile maintenance and provide transportation for the family and guests to local destinations.
• Provide pet care for the family’s three dogs.
• Organize and maintain pantries, closets, and other storage areas.

Ideal Candidates:

• Available at all times to assist when the family is in residence.
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Prior formal household experience, particularly in service-oriented settings.
• Honest, discreet, and highly trustworthy with a strong sense of integrity.
• Service-oriented with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Proactive, efficient, and highly organized, able to anticipate the family’s needs.
• Willing to travel with the family to their other homes in New York for events and coverage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, approximately $200,000.
• Health insurance is provided.
• 4 weeks of vacation.