Household Manager
Household Managers take care of the daily
details of managing a home thereby freeing up time for the employer to
do other things. This is a rather general job title and actual duties
will vary in each situation. The more complex the residence and the
standards of the home, then the more sophisticated and professional the
House Manager should be.
Taking care of the daily details can mean
that the House Manager is doing some cooking, cleaning, driving and
other domestic tasks. At this level, the position is relatively
uncomplicated and salaries are often in the $40 - $50,000 range
typically with accommodation and medical benefits. The successful
employee will often be efficient, skillful and quick, which will usually
make the employer happy.
Being the do-it-all person is not the
aspiration or best utilization of all Household Managers. By virtue of
training and experience more sophisticated Household Managers can
utilize a broader range of talents and skills to save employer time and
money. Managing staff, anticipating employer needs, being able to think
the way the employer thinks, understanding pro active property
management, event planning, security understanding luxury items, and
more are in the play book of these professionals. It is understood that
there is always some hands on involvement and this level of Household
Manager will know all the domestic tasks in order to properly supervise,
train and fill in if necessary. Salaries can reach to $100,000 for such
talented individuals with accommodation and benefits...