Job Listing: 18806

A family, in Fairfield County, Connecticut needs to hire an experienced House Manager & Household Assistant to oversee the day-to-day operation, organization, and care of their property. Responsibilities include: overseeing the overall condition and organization of the residence, household shopping, provisioning, & inventory, maintaining beautifully organized spaces, assisting with events and preparing the property for guests, light daily household upkeep, assisting with simple meal preparation, coordinating routine household maintenance, overseeing the home when the principals travel, and proactively identifying and addressing issues throughout the property. The House Manager/ Household Assistant will also be responsible for the thoughtful care and preservation of antiques, natural-fiber textiles, furnishings, and other specialty household items, and should be comfortable managing the unique maintenance needs of an older, historically significant property. This is a senior household management and stewardship position best suited to a seasoned private service professional with significant experience managing formal or high-end residences. The family employs a part-time housekeeping team to support the day-to-day upkeep of the home. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and hospitality/ service-oriented, with excellent communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, collaborating with and overseeing household staff as needed and managing multiple priorities within a large and complex residence. Substantial private household or estate management experience is required, along with a strong understanding of the standards, systems, and attention to detail expected in a formal home. Experience or professional training within a European-style household or formal service environment is strongly preferred. Candidates must also be physically comfortable working throughout a large property, including, bending, lifting, and safely using a ladder as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30am to 4:30om with flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as household needs arise. Salary range: 130-160K with possible health insurance contribution. Immediate start.