A family in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a World-class, seasoned private-service estate manager to handle their family properties. There is an extensive private estate/compound of approximately 20 acres. Generational family members live next door, creating an extended family compound. In addition to the family residences, they own vacation properties in other nearby areas and in Florida. This is a fully staffed home working with the family office. Many staff have been with the family for decades. Seeking someone looking for longevity and open to relocating. This is a live-out role, and the candidate would find their own housing nearby in St. Louis, MO. Ready to hire once the right candidate is found.
Responsibilities:
Extremely collaborative and supportive working environment
Function as a high-level problem solver across the family's ecosystem
Working alongside a property manager who handles all exterior work, including landscaping, hardscape, structural/property systems, HVAC, maintenance, and exterior oversight.
Household staff sometimes travels with the family (Trips can last approximately one week to 10 days or potentially longer.)
Antique vehicle collection maintenance
Take ownership of household operations from the walls inward
Assess the current state of the residences before making major changes
Develop and implement systems, processes, and SOPs
Create and continually refine house manuals
Establish consistent standards across multiple residences
Manage household schedules and workflows
Direct and manage existing housekeeping staff
Evaluate existing staff and identify strengths/gaps
Eventually help build out/elevate the household team
Determine whether additional specialists are needed, including:
Laundress.
Fine garment/wardrobe specialists.
Additional housekeeping/support staff
Manage inventories across residences.
Establish systems for:
Cleaning supplies
Household consumables
Clothing
Seasonal wardrobe rotation
Handbags
Furs/fine garments
Collectibles
Personal belongings
Household supplies
Eliminate unnecessary duplication and over-ordering across residences
Know what the family owns and where it is located
Develop thoughtful purchasing/replenishment systems
Create cleaning schedules and quality-control standards
Maintain Mrs.'s very high aesthetic and presentation standards
Serve as a household "one-stop shop"/concierge for requests
Coordinate with other members of the family-office ecosystem rather than operating independently in a silo
Proactively recognize problems and solve them or bring in the appropriate team member
Support travel and family events when needed
Requirements:
Must be legal to work in the US
Valid and clean driver's license
Family-oriented
Service-focused
Candidate needs an exceptional aesthetic eye
Ideally 5–10+ years of relevant UHNW private household experience
Strong operational background
Exceptional organization skills, described as mission critical
Strong project-management capabilities
Experienced with multiple residences
Able to establish systems and processes without unnecessarily "reinventing the wheel"
Understands how to assess what works before changing things
Strong people-management skills
Able to train/elevate household staff
Excellent judgment and decision-making
Salary and Benefits:
The family is open on an annual salary, based upon experience. Benefits package to include:
100% employee health insurance premiums, including family coverage
Workers' compensation provided
401(k) available.
Paid Time Off
Numbers & Facts
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Skills
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Ecosystemsunmatched
Estate Managementunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Landscapingunmatched
Maintenance - HVACunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Reviewsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Property Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Worker's Compensationunmatched
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