House Manager
$100,000–$140,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day household operations, manage renovation milestones and vendor appointments, and coordinate contractors, designers, and installers for active interior design projects. Maintain clear trackers for project progress, payments, and outstanding tasks while proactively flagging schedule risks and resolving routine blockers. Be onsite for deliveries, repairs, and appointments to document progress and confirm work completion, and manage inventory for groceries, toiletries, and pet supplies. Handle errands including dry cleaning, prescriptions, and mail, support house events with catering and setup, and arrange pet-care needs. Drive the principal's vehicle for service and approved errands, providing concise updates on spending, delays, and items requiring approval. Full-time in-person role in San Francisco with occasional evening or weekend availability; requires valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience as a house manager, personal assistant, family assistant, estate assistant, or in a similar role
- Experience coordinating home renovations, construction, interior design projects, or complex vendor schedules
- Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage calendars, deadlines, dependencies, and multiple active workstreams
- Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
- Excellent judgment and discretion when working in a private home and handling sensitive information
- Comfortable communicating with contractors and vendors, documenting progress, and escalating issues early
- Flexible for occasional evening or weekend needs tied to events, urgent repairs, deliveries, or renovation work
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and comfort driving the homeowner's vehicle; comfortable with pets and routine household errands
- Occasional local travel
- Evening or weekend availability
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting a founder, executive, or high-profile household
- Familiarity with household budgeting, expense tracking, invoice organization, and San Francisco service providers
- Experience with Google Calendar, Google Drive, spreadsheets, Notion, or similar task-management tools
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