Estate Manager needed in Santa Barbara, CA! (Starting Salary: $140K/annually + benefits)!

Estate Manager – Santa Barbara ***LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job Description:

The Estate Manager is responsible for all on property duties and off property errands relating to the household and welfare of the family.

• Assisting family with move from rental to house that is under construction and being completed early 2025.
• The house will have a punch list that needs to be overseen, managed and liaised between household staff and construction staff
• Managing household staff – scheduling, assigned tasks
• Managing/scheduling vendors that do repair/maintanence work on the estate
• Schedule and pay staff, including freelance staff, i.e. dog walker, trainer, florist
• Maintain log keeping track of staff vacations and sick days in conjunction with Executive Assistant.
• Shop for household bulk items
• Liaison between driver and chef to coordinate dinner times, special requests, etc.
• Ensure principals and principal’s assistant gets all information and documents needed
• Arrange for, pick up and/or heat up meals for family when chef is off.
• Drop off/pick up dry cleaning.
• Maintain all household files, ensuring one file format is adhered to.
• Make sure candles are fresh and clocks are correct.
• Check to make sure that all TV’s, TV remotes, Apple TV, light bulbs, landscaping lights, fireplaces, fire pit, flashlights are working properly 2x a week.
• Check to make sure all gate remotes, garage door openers, keyless entry remotes are working.
• Make sure all interior lights are working in the main house, guest house and pool house, paying special attention to the guest rooms, guest house and pool house when expecting company or being used by family members.
• Make sure all exterior lights are working to include (main driveway entrance, long driveway, front of house service driveway, landscaping, main house lounge area, main house patios, pool house exterior, pool and guest house exterior) are working inside
• Oversee the Chef’s kitchen to ensure it is clean and maintained.
• Schedule professional cleaning services for draperies as requested and or needed.
• Act as Spanish and English interpreter as needed to ensure successful execution of daily tasks.
• Make sure all cars have gassed before leaving
• Must be available remotely to answer questions and provide guidance as needed.
• Must lead the execution of the House Checklist
• Provide training and written instructions to new estate office personnel as it relates to: answering phones, transferring calls, opening and closing both gates, opening and closing garage doors, things one should know about the property security system, and keys.

Requirements:

• 5 years experience preferred
• Lives near Santa Barbara
• Knowledgeable/Experienced in Construction Project Management
• Highly organized and able to anticipate possible problems, issues and obstacles before they occur
• Excellent English and Spanish oral and written communication skills
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Maintain a valid CA Drivers License with excellent driving record
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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