Estate Manager

The Estate Manager plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of presentation, readiness, and hospitality across a multi-property estate portfolio. This position is ideal for professionals with a passion for luxury service and a keen attention to detail, who excel in creating seamless, five-star hospitality environments within private residences. As an Estate Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that each property is always guest-ready, upholding flawless order, and delivering an exceptional standard of service for the estate’s principals and their guests. Working in this capacity requires a proactive and instinctive approach. The successful candidate will be highly attentive and capable of anticipating needs, identifying and resolving issues before they arise, and maintaining discretion and professionalism at all times. The Estate Manager will implement and lead systems and processes that guarantee operational excellence, making a significant impact on the comfort and satisfaction of all residents and visitors. In this role, you will take ownership of daily walkthroughs, ensuring that every area and item within the home is meticulously arranged and maintained. You will be responsible for managing household inventories, overseeing the flow of supplies and deliveries, and ensuring the timely and accurate replenishment of pantry items and general household goods. Your expertise will extend to orchestrating the arrival and departure experience for guests, providing a smooth and elevated welcome, and offering light service and valet-style support as required. The Estate Manager will also play a key part in event setup and execution, maintaining hotel-level standards throughout guest stays, and collaborating closely with other household staff members to ensure the highest standards of service and presentation. This includes providing turndown service and upholding a cohesive and refined atmosphere across all residences in the estate portfolio. Additionally, the Estate Manager may be required to travel ahead of the principals to prepare properties, ensuring that every location is ready for their arrival. This opportunity is best suited for candidates with a background in ultra-luxury hospitality or private household management. While formal training or education in hospitality is a plus, it is not a strict requirement. The most important qualifications are a proven track record of excellence, verifiable references, and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a commitment to exceptional service, Estate Manager - Summary Oversee the daily operations, presentation, and readiness of a multi-property estate portfolio Ensure a seamless five-star hospitality experience across all residences Implement systems and processes for operational excellence Collaborate with household staff to maintain the highest standards Duties & Responsibilities Maintain overall appearance, flow, and readiness of the home at all times Conduct daily walkthroughs and ensure the home is consistently guest-ready Anticipate and resolve issues proactively, maintaining constant awareness of the environment Build and implement checklists and processes for seamless operations Oversee inventory of household supplies, pantry items, and goods Manage deliveries, returns, and the flow of items within the home Act as the primary point of contact for guest arrivals and departures Greet, orient, and provide light valet support to guests and principals Provide turndown service and maintain hotel-level standards throughout guest stays Assist with event setup and execution Lead by example, setting presentation standards for household staff Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth daily operations Travel ahead of principals to prepare properties as needed Salary & Benefits Competitive compensation package (details provided during interview) Potential for additional benefits based on client offering Opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious environment Qualifications & Requirements Minimum of 5+ years in private households and/or ultra-luxury hospitality environments Background in European five-star hotels or resorts strongly preferred Butler training or formal hospitality education is a plus Verifiable references required Ability to pass a comprehensive background check Ideal Candidate Snapshot Highly polished and sophisticated approach to service Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills Proactive, intuitive, and able to anticipate needs Discreet, trustworthy, and maintains utmost confidentiality Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit Ability to travel as needed to prepare properties ahead of principal arrivals Other Relevant Information Join an elite team dedicated to upholding the highest standards in estate management Benefit from working in a supportive and professional environment This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the comfort and experience of principals and guests #J-18808-Ljbffr