Job Description

Private family home located in Greenwich, CT is seeking an exceptional Houseman & Butler to take charge of the smooth running of a refined household in Greenwich, CT and supporting its family.

The Houseman & Butler holds primary responsibility for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation and pristine appearance of a meticulously maintained household and grounds. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and flexible, able to handle general household repairs and contracting duties, both work alongside and manage household staff, oversee vendors, chauffeur and perform light chef duties. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment, be extremely detail oriented, be anticipatory in the needs of the household and family and keep the home in pristine order while creating a serene, organized environment for the family. This role reports to the principal family.

The typical work week for the Houseman & Butler will be Monday through Friday from morning to evening (i.e. 7am-6pm). Flexible scheduling is needed to work additional hours, for example when event or project oversight is needed. Must be available/responsive to troubleshooting needs 24/7. The household staff team operate 7 days a week, including some holidays, with some level of staff coverage every day of the year. Every member of the team is valued for their flexibility and availability in service of the family's needs.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• High degree of domestic service mentality with "roll-up-your-sleeves" and "all-hands-on-deck" ethos. No task is too small or too big mentality.
• Ensure upkeep, cleaning and maintenance tasks, including direct housekeeping o Ability to perform all tasks of staff under management and fill in as needed.
• Maintain daily schedules for household staff, ensuring proper coverage, and reassess staffing needs throughout the week.
• Responsible for sourcing, training, managing and ongoing assessment of household staff.
• Perform frequent, daily walkthroughs and inspections using household checklists to proactively identify and resolve issues. Offer real-time feedback and priorities to the team.
• Be fully responsible for all aspects of property management; Conduct handyman tasks and general outdoor maintenance including outdoor furniture care, gardening and grounds work.
• Source and manage all external vendors to consistently deliver the highest standard of service and output. Act as the gatekeeper/POC to all vendors.
• Direct oversight of all property maintenance work - landscaping, house cleaners, domestic workers, property season treatments, etc.
• Set a tone of absolute professionalism and confidentiality among household staff and vendors.
• Responsible for running errands including grocery, returns, personal shopping, etc.; Maintain shopping and inventory lists
• Order and organize all household supplies
• Able to do simple kitchen tasks including ingredient preparation and simple meal execution.
• Responsible for chauffeuring and vehicle management including routine cleaning/detailing, refueling, maintenance and upkeep
• Oversee care of family pet (grooming/vet/walks, etc.)
• Assist the principal family in all aspects of personal support including travel planning, packing and unpacking for travel, event planning, etc.
• Manage and track household budgets and expenses (eg. review of vendor invoices for accuracy and troubleshooting, submit and track medical claims, etc).
• Work closely with household staff to ensure seamless coordination of daily routines, events, guest & family experiences. Direct service over entertainment on or off-premise including holiday parties, family gatherings and other events large to small.
• Able to extend and grow as additional assets and properties are acquired. Willing and able to travel to alternative sites to provide assistance.

Requirements:

• Prior experience in a service role either domestic (private residence or family office) or in professional hospitality (hotel or yacht)
• Exceptional professionalism, integrity, honesty, and a strong work ethic
• Highly organized, impeccable attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and dedication, reliable and punctual
• Personable and gracious, with excellent people skills, polished, professional and respectful.
• Flexibility to work overtime, overnight and/or minimal travel with family, as requested.
• Have an excellent command of English. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and spoken
• Must have own transportation. There will be a need for transporting children, a car will be provided for this. Occasional errand running will be subject to gas and mileage reimbursement.
• Ability to work successfully in a team setting.
• Ability to be highly discreet in preserving the confidentiality and privacy of a high-profile family.
• Excellent, verifiable references from current and past employers
• Punctuality and reliability are vital. Candidates must hold a valid US passport or Green Card; have excellent, verifiable references; Health records and/or health visits, such as immunizations and flu shots required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• DOE $120-$140K
• Medical stipend will be provided
• 2 weeks' vacation per year (must coordinate with family ahead of time, ideally will overlap with the family's vacation/holiday)
• Car will be provided to transport family
• If own car is used to run errands, gas and mileage will be reimbursed.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)Beacon Hill

Job Tags

Holiday work, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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