Polished Household Manager Needed in Dallas

Polished Household Manager Needed in Dallas 

Job Title: Polished Household Manager

Location: Dallas, TX

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30-$40+ per hour, depending on experience and skill set

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, with occasional long days or weekend support for events (with prior notice)

Benefits: Paid major holidays, 2 weeks PTO

About the Role:

An elegant Dallas home is seeking a polished and professional Household Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate is capable of working efficiently behind the scenes. The role requires attention to detail, a proactive approach, and the ability to take constructive criticism with grace. The household is filled with valuable art and antiques, so a keen eye for care and preservation is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and organize the full-time housekeeper, providing guidance and instruction to ensure attention to detail is met.
• Manage vendor relationships, including landscaping, pool maintenance, window cleaning, ice machine servicing, chandelier cleaning, and other specialty services.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify areas for repair or improvement.
• Run errands such as grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and returns; manage packages and deliveries.
• Provide light housekeeping support in conjunction with the housekeeper, including helping with laundry and stepping in during the housekeeper’s absence.
• Oversee and manage the family’s lake house, visiting weekly or bi-weekly to check on the property, ensure deep cleaning is performed, and maintain food supplies.
• Support household events and fundraisers as needed, with advance notice for long days or weekend help.
• Family has a high school aged child, although his transportation and most needs are handled by his mother.

Qualifications:

• Background check upon a contingent offer of hire
• Previous experience in household management, particularly in high-end or large homes.
• A polished, professional demeanor with a preference for working quietly and efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to take initiative and offer suggestions for improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of handling direct feedback constructively.
• Comfortable overseeing valuable art and antiques.
• Ability to work with and manage external vendors.
• Willingness to perform light housekeeping tasks and support the primary housekeeper.
• Willingness to manage full housekeeping should the housekeeper have a day off, be on vacation, etc. 
• Flexibility to assist with occasional events outside of regular hours.
• Must love dogs, as the household has three Australian Labradoodles.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a polished and discreet Household Manager looking to make a long-term impact on a well-maintained and elegant home.