Houseman / Household Manager (Part-Time)

Malibu, California

Schedule: 25–30 hours per week with flexibility when principals are in residence

Growth Opportunity: This position is expected to transition into a full-time role for the right long-term candidate.

Position Overview

A private household in Malibu is seeking an experienced, proactive, and hands-on Houseman / Household Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and readiness of a luxury residence while also providing personal assistance support as needed.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a property, coordinating vendors, ensuring everything operates seamlessly, and handling a variety of responsibilities with professionalism and discretion. The principals travel frequently, making this an excellent opportunity for an independent self-starter who can confidently manage the estate in their absence.

While household operations are the primary focus, the ideal candidate will also possess strong personal assistant skills, including calendar coordination, errands, communication, and occasional driving support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations and overall readiness of the residence

• Coordinate and supervise vendors, contractors, service providers, and routine maintenance

• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure the home remains secure, organized, and impeccably maintained

• Manage household inventories, supplies, deliveries, and service schedules

• Prepare the residence for principal arrivals, guests, and special occasions

• Assist with errands including shopping, returns, pharmacy runs, gifting, and other personal requests

• Coordinate appointments, reservations, and scheduling while maintaining communication with the family office

• Draft emails and assist with routine correspondence as needed

• Provide transportation for principals using the family vehicle when requested

• Handle special projects and additional responsibilities as they arise

Qualifications

• Experience working in luxury private residences, estates, yachts, hospitality, or similar service-focused environments

• Previous experience as a Houseman, Household Manager, Estate Assistant, Personal Assistant, Butler, Property Manager, Executive Assistant, or in a comparable role

• Strong understanding of residential maintenance, vendor management, and household operations

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities

• Comfortable balancing both hands-on property responsibilities and administrative tasks

• Professional communication skills with exceptional discretion and confidentiality

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Fluent English required; Spanish is a plus but not required

Ideal Candidate

• Naturally proactive and takes ownership without needing constant direction

• Resourceful, mechanically inclined, and comfortable coordinating household maintenance

• Calm under pressure with sound judgment and excellent follow-through

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

• Service-oriented, adaptable, and willing to help wherever needed

• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet in all interactions

• Able to anticipate needs before they arise

Location Requirements

• Must reside within approximately 45–50 minutes of Malibu to provide timely support when needed.

• Candidates outside of a reasonable driving distance will not be considered.

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience.

This is a part-time opportunity with the expectation of evolving into a full-time position for the right individual who demonstrates exceptional performance, reliability, and long-term commitment.