JB098 - House Manager - North Miami, FL

British American Household Staffing; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

British American Household Staffing seeks an experienced House Manager to run a private residence in Sunny Isles, North Miami. The role demands discretion, initiative, and a proactive approach to day-to-day operations in a travel-ready environment.

The candidate should have at least 5 years in private household management, with strong leadership, impeccable standards, and the ability to coordinate staff, vendors, and logistics while maintaining a warm, respectful demeanor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a House Manager, Estate Manager, Butler, or Executive Housekeeper in a private home
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow specific instructions to a consistent standard
• Hotel or yachting experience is a plus
• Strong initiative and the ability to read the room, stay out of the way, and disappear into the background when needed
• Confident leading and working alongside other household staff
• Polished, discreet, and professional, with a warm and easygoing personality
• Comfortable working in a home where the principals are present during the day
• Warm and respectful

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full operation of the residence and keep the home running smoothly
• Manage, schedule, and direct the housekeeping team
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and service providers so housekeeping staff stay focused on their duties
• Create and maintain a household manual with standards, routines, and room by room layouts
• Handle groceries, errands, and household purchasing
• Support laundry and day to day household needs as required
• Anticipate needs and solve problems independently without needing direction
• Travel with the family when needed and help set up the household at other residences

Skills

House Manager experience

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team leadership

Discretion

Professional demeanor

Travel readiness

Job description

Overview

A busy, down to earth couple is moving into a home in Sunny Isles, North Miami and is seeking an experienced House Manager to run the residence. The couple works from home and travels often, so they need someone who can take the day to day of the household off their plates with discretion and initiative.

The home has no children and no pets. There is room for a live-in arrangement, so live-in or live-out can be discussed. The family has high standards, a European background, and a strong eye for detail, and they value a warm, relaxed, team-minded environment.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm, with flexibility. The role will also travel with the family, including extended stays abroad of up to 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full operation of the residence and keep the home running smoothly
• Manage, schedule, and direct the housekeeping team
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and service providers so housekeeping staff stay focused on their duties
• Create and maintain a household manual with standards, routines, and room by room layouts
• Handle groceries, errands, and household purchasing
• Support laundry and day to day household needs as required
• Anticipate needs and solve problems independently without needing direction
• Travel with the family when needed and help set up the household at other residences

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a House Manager, Estate Manager, Butler, or Executive Housekeeper in a private home
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to follow specific instructions to a consistent standard
• Hotel or yachting experience is a plus
• Strong initiative and the ability to read the room, stay out of the way, and disappear into the background when needed
• Confident leading and working alongside other household staff
• Polished, discreet, and professional, with a warm and easygoing personality
• Comfortable working in a home where the principals are present during the day
• Warm and respectful

Requirements

• Strong verifiable references from comparable private household roles
• Valid US work authorization
• Valid driver's license
• Flexibility for travel, including international and extended stays
• Willing to complete a background check
• Long-term employment history preferred
• Passport Ready

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive, based on experience
• Additional benefits to be discussed based on candidate needs