House Manager - Jobs in West Vancouver West, British Columbia, Canada, V7W

Job Description

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced House Manager for a residence in West Vancouver. The successful applicant will be experienced with overseeing the operations of a single property on behalf of a private family. This position is full-time, live-out. A typical work week is Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Flexibility outside of this schedule is required as needed.Candidate Profile:You are an experienced and well-rounded House Manager who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You have a strong understanding of household management, and are comfortable supervising staff, contractors, and vendors. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude,’ are ready to provide hands on support as needed, and have a calm and collected approach when things don #39;t go as planned. You are comfortable both in leadership roles and working with in a team; always a polished ambassador for the family. Primary Responsibilities: ·Managing the households’ schedules and calendars ·Event and travel planning, organizing, and coordination·Arranging appointments for personal and professional needs·Greeting of guests and visitors, answering telephone, and taking messages, general mail and correspondence·Supervision, management, and training of household staff·Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies·Ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order·Scheduling home maintenance, repair, renovation work, and supervising projects·Responsible for budget preparation, monitoring, and management commentary in household financial reporting·Reviewing and approving household bills and administrative duties·Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories·Ensure household security protocols are followed· Running errands and performing necessary tasks Applicant Qualities: ·Be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition·Must possess excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned·Must be detail oriented·Must possess a strong work ethic and understand invisible service·Must be a team player able to motivate and work with staff to ensure a positive outcome·Must have a sense and respect of boundaries, exercise diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality·A driver #39;s license and clean driving record is required·Must be legally entitled to work in Canada