Relocation Opportunity: Full-Time Household Manager in Bryan, TX #176655

Active, senior couple in Bryan, Texas is seeking a live-in (optional, but preferred) Household Manager to oversee the general operation of the estate home.

Duties will include:

• Overseeing and training two full-time housekeepers in their daily duties
• Managing the household’s calendars for family’s personal and professional needs
• Table is set every evening and candidate would help serve the meal family-style and help clear everything (HK does the cleaning); meal planning/cooking on occasion
• Scheduling, coordinating, and overseeing home maintenance and repair work, along with any other outside vendors/contractors
• Event planning, organizing, and coordinating (typically small); assist in coordinating and serving at formal dinner parties
• Assist with travel arrangements
• Occasional travel with the family to assist in the operation of out-of-state residences; as-need coordinating with the Caretakers in those homes;
• Candidate will go to New York home to hire, train and insure staff is ready for their arrival; need to be able to formally train staff in service both in housekeeping and dinner/wine service and ensure house management manuals are up to date and operational
• Shopping for food, supplies and other requested items
• Running errands
• Creating/reviewing of manuals necessary for house management for staff
• Other duties as assigned

Candidate must have:

• Strong moral character, integrity, and be respectful of privacy and confidential matters
• An authentic and service-minded attitude
• Managerial experience, preferably in a highly professional and hospitality environment
• Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Experience with floral arrangements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A kind demeanor

Candidate must be:

• Mature
• Organized
• Seeking a long term position (out going Household Manager was with them for 10 years)
• Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software and tech savvy
• Trained in professional social etiquette and formal dining service as this position deals with esteemed, distinguished and executive level professionals
• Willing to travel for annual extended stay in New York end of June through first of September
• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends as required
• A dog lover – the couple has a small, 11-year-old Toy Poodle who is their top priority, and has never been left alone (has a sitter when they’re out or traveling to a destination other than one of their homes)
• COVID vaccinated

The live-in accommodations are attached to the home but have a separate living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms with its own entry door.