Household Manager

Job Title:   Household Manager
Location:   Washington, DC
Salary:  ~$130,000 (commensurate with experience) + benefits

Position Overview
A high-functioning, fully staffed private household in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Household Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a large, dynamic home with five children. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can bring structure, discretion, and efficiency to a complex household.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and experienced in managing staff, systems, and logistics at scale. You will serve as the central point of coordination for all household operations, ensuring the home runs seamlessly and allowing the principals to focus on their professional and family commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Household Operations & Systems

• Oversee all day-to-day household operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems for cleaning, organization, inventory, and maintenance
• Manage household budgets, track expenses, and reconcile accounts
• Maintain household manuals, procedures, and schedules

Staff Management

• Supervise and coordinate a full team (e.g., nannies, housekeepers, chef, maintenance staff)
• Manage staff schedules, timekeeping, payroll coordination, and performance
• Recruit, onboard, and train new staff as needed
• Foster a professional, respectful, and well-functioning team environment

Vendor & Property Management

• Oversee all home maintenance and repair projects (routine and complex)
• Source, vet, and manage vendors and service providers
• Schedule and supervise work, ensuring high standards and timely completion
• Maintain service contracts and warranties

Family & Child Logistics

• Coordinate complex schedules for a family with five children, including school, activities, and transportation
• Ensure seamless daily routines (mornings, after-school, evenings, travel transitions)
• Liaise with schools, tutors, and caregivers as needed
• Anticipate family needs and proactively solve logistical challenges

Provisioning & Inventory

• Oversee household provisioning, including groceries, supplies, and specialty items
• Manage pantry systems, inventory tracking, and restocking processes
• Coordinate with chef or kitchen staff on meal planning and dietary needs

Home Organization & Optimization

• Establish and maintain high-level organizational systems throughout the home
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and household flow
• Lead seasonal resets, decluttering, and space optimization projects

Events & Entertaining

• Plan and execute in-home events, gatherings, and holiday celebrations
• Coordinate vendors, staffing, rentals, and on-site logistics
• Oversee setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure a polished experience

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in household management or estate management in a private home
• Proven experience managing many staff members and complex households
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence
• Ability to anticipate needs and operate proactively
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility for occasional extended hours

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Approximately $130,000 annually (DOE)
• Health benefits and paid time off (details to be discussed)
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a professional and respectful employer

Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is best suited for someone who sees a household as an operation to be led, not just maintained. You are detail-oriented but also able to think strategically, balancing immediate needs with long-term systems. You are calm under pressure, solutions-driven, and capable of managing both people and processes with confidence and discretion.