It takes a large and capable staff to run a grand estate, and as the most experienced and trusted domestic staffing agency in San Francisco and the Bay Area, Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing has been helping estate owners find the best candidates for nearly 60 years. If you need a private chef, a housekeeper, or a household manager, they can find a qualified professional to keep your household running smoothly. However, if you really want to make your life easier, you should consider hiring an estate manager.

What Is An Estate Manager?

An estate manager, also known as a chief of staff or director of estates, is the top position in private service. Their role is to maintain the estate (an extensive, landed property — typically in the country — occupied by a large, extravagant home) and interact directly with the owners to oversee and execute their plans.

What Are An Estate Manager's Duties?

An estate manager's duties include the hiring, training, managing, and firing of the myriad of staff members needed to run the estate. They must undertake financial duties like payroll, budgets, and accounting, as well as choose vendors, hire contractors, and oversee construction and remodeling projects. They must often interact with pilots, yacht captains, architects, and other professionals to facilitate the estate owner’s travel and household plans. It is a position of considerable responsibility and variety.

 What Qualifications Are Required?

A competent estate manager should have a background in fine art, antiques, or other luxury items, and must understand social etiquette. A head for business and finance is imperative, as are leadership and organizational skills. An estate manager should be well-traveled and familiar with diverse cultures and languages. Pay is commensurate with experience, but it typically runs between $100,000 and $250,000 per year.

Aunt Ann's In-House Staffing is the Bay Area's premier destination for highly qualified domestic service candidates, including private chefs, housekeepers, and household managers. Serving Sausalito, Atherton, and Menlo Park, they connect extraordinary people with extraordinary positions. Visit their website to view directions, request a candidate, or apply for a position. You can also call (415) 749-3650 to speak to a friendly professional about hiring (or becoming) an estate manager, and connect with the company on Facebook.