House Manager

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced House Manager for a semi-formal residence in Toronto. The successful applicant will be experienced with providing effective management of multiple properties. This position is full-time, live-out. A typical work week is Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Some flexibility outside of this schedule is required as needed. 

Candidate Profile:

You are an experienced and well-rounded House Manager who is extraordinarily organized. You have a strong understanding of household management and the confidence to see through tasks to completion. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are solution oriented and always ready with plans B and C.

Primary Responsibilities:

·      Work with the principal to oversee and manage the schedules of each household

·      Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies

·      Consistently ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order

·      Schedule and supervise trades and contractors

·      Monitor household budgets and costs for trades and vendors

·      Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories

·      Ensure household security protocols are followed

·      Be the point of contact for all household services, including the emergency contact

·      Create household manuals and best practises for the household staff to follow

·      Manage the housekeeper and work together on deep cleaning projects while the principal is travelling

Applicant Qualities:

·       Be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition

·       Must possess excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned

·       Must possess a strong work ethic and understand invisible service

·       Must be a team player able to motivate and work with staff to ensure a positive outcome

·       Must have a sense and respect of boundaries, exercise diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality

·       A driver's license and clean driving record is required

·       Must be legally entitled to work in Canada