A family, in Chicago, needs to hire a full-time experienced Assistant House Manager. Responsibilities include: Running day-to-day household operations and overseeing all elements of hospitality, food, and beverage service, assisting with overseeing all residences, handling of basic plumbing preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and emergency damage control, daily walk-throughs of the interior and exterior of properties, year-round grounds keeping and routine heating/cooling system maintenance, hands-on interior and exterior maintenance, assisting with the coordination of bids and contractors, maintaining daily reports, household manuals, warranties, routine maintenance tracking, and inventory tracking for all residences, overseeing and managing guest arrivals and departures,
formal and informal meal set-up – including service and bartending for principal and guests, planning and executing social events and private parties, working closely with principal’s personal assistant, creating household manuals, overseeing the hiring, training and supervision of household staff, wardrobe maintenance for travel – including packing and unpacking of clothes, coordinating with and overseeing vendors and repair personnel, accepting packages and deliveries, answering phones, providing concierge services and transportation for principal and guests as needed, running errands, personal shopping and procuring of household supplies and groceries throughout the residence and guesthouses. Strong formal food and beverage service skills are a must. Pet-care is required, walking, feeding and caring for the large sized dog. Basic plumbing skills required. This role requires living-onsite in separate nearby housing, flexibility to work 6 days a week in collaboration with the Executive House Manager.
Requirements: 4-year degree from accredited college or university and/or extended education. Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience managing multiple residences and staff for prominent individuals. General schedule is 6-days a week, Monday – Sunday, up to 60 hours with flexibility to work additional hours to accommodate the principle’s changing needs. Strong command of English language; outstanding communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong technology skills and experience working with Mac and/or PC. Salary range: $120k + along with full benefits. Immediate start.
