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Base pay range
$250,000.00 / yr - $350,000.00 / yr
We are seeking an accomplished, polished, and highly professional Estate Manager to oversee the seamless daily operations of a sophisticated private residence in San Francisco. This is a hospitality-driven leadership role requiring impeccable attention to detail, a refined aesthetic sensibility, and a deep sense of stewardship.
The ideal candidate is an experienced estate professional with an extensive background managing luxury homes and elevated service environments. Warmth, discretion, and emotional intelligence are essential, along with the ability to lead, inspire, and support a high-performing household team.
This role encompasses the full spectrum of estate operations from housekeeping, maintenance oversight, and vendor management to event execution and personalized hospitality ensuring the residence consistently reflects the family's values, standards, and lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight and hands‑on management of daily operations for the residence and grounds
- Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary household staff, including housekeepers, chef, gardeners, and outside vendors
- Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, service, and overall presentation throughout the property at all times
- Anticipate and fulfill family and guest needs through proactive coordination with staff and leadership
- Create house manuals, manage estate calendars, guest schedules, and all service operations related to visits and events
- Plan, coordinate, and execute private events and entertainment, including vendor management, service supervision, and the creation of refined guest experiences
- Ensure all home systems (lighting, HVAC, security, smart‑home technologies) operate flawlessly in partnership with the facilities team
- Oversee household budgets, inventories, purchasing, and detailed expense reporting
- Maintain clear staff protocols, scheduling, training, and performance standards to ensure consistent excellence
- Execute refined hospitality services, including welcome procedures, guest preparation, and service touchpoints
Qualifications
Extensive experience managing luxury private residences or UHNW estatesExceptional leadership, communication, and organizational abilitiesDeep understanding of high‑end hospitality, service excellence, and property presentationExperience supporting and executing private events; formal event planning experience a plusStrong familiarity with complex residential systems and general property maintenance principlesDiscreet, proactive, emotionally intelligent, and highly professional demeanorComfortable with modern technology, digital systems, and office softwareFlexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, holidays, and occasional travelExtensive local knowledge of San Francisco Bay area, including top shops, markets, and restaurantsLegally authorized to work in the U.S., valid driver’s license and passportSchedule
Full‑time role with frequent weekend hours and flexibility required.Competitive annual salary of $250,000–$350,000, depending on experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match529 education savings plan matchHealth and wellness allowanceProfessional development and training opportunitiesTo Apply
Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration. If already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management
Industries : Staffing and Recruiting
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