Estate Manager or Major Domo
Candidates for these positions must have a business administrative background and extensive experience in the resort/hotel industry and/or managing several private homes. Also require managerial skills. Higher education preferred. The duties of an Estate Manager or Major Domo include but are not limited to:
- Manage and administrate operations of multiple properties for employer.
- Work closely with Butlers at each estate or home, and the Personal Assistant.
- Monitor and may manage the household budgets at each location.
- System and Procedure development
- Oversee and monitor the household bank account(s) with business accountant(s).
- Oversee the proper cross-training of employees at each property.
- Create household reference manuals for each property.
- Act as a consultant to Butlers.
- Oversee the planning of large social engagements in the home.
- Oversee major renovation, design and construction and land altering projects, and family relocation process, in addition, as requested, acts as liaison between employers and contractors.
- Oversee the art and antique collections at each property and act as liaison between employers and curators.
- Oversee security requirements.
- Should be computer literate and understand the need for technology services.
- May oversee entire household staff and administration related thereto if there are limited properties.
- Travel is required between homes.
Gardener
In charge of all landscaping and horticultural responsibilities. Maintenance of gardens and driveways. Knowledge of perennial propagation from seed, cutting and division. Nursery experience a plus. Equipment maintenance for outdoor machinery and tools. Director of landscape and garden development possibly for multiple residences.