Domestic estate managers are also known as household administrators, household managers, butlers, and majordomos. No matter the job title, however, he or she is responsible for the entire domestic staff of the estate, as well as the organization behind the household. Those with large homes often invest in a domestic estate manager, as well as the staff, like cooks, housekeepers, and personal assistants, that are below the estate manager.

Domestic estate manager jobs are much like most managerial positions. He or she is in charge of finding lower-level staff through hiring, training, and firing. The estate manager interviews potential staff for cooking, cleaning, and grounds keeping positions. Additionally, if an outside contractor is needed on the property, such as for regular repairs or maintenance, the domestic estate manager must interview individuals for this position and supervise them on the job.

Managing and planning are required of all domestic estate managers. Managing accounts, such as for regular subcontractor services, and scheduling maintenance for the home and vehicle are part of the job, and he or she is responsible for planning events for the household. But, no matter if an event is coming up, the estate manager always makes sure that the household is stocked with food and drink.

While an educational background often isn’t specified in descriptions for domestic estate manager jobs, experience always is. An individual applying to be an estate manager must already have several years working in a high-end household. Additionally, he or she should have solid English speaking and writing skills and, in some cases, knowledge of another language is preferred.

Once hired, an estate manager should expect to work 10 hour days, although the position is often described as a “way of life.” The salary for such a position varies from $35,000 to $65,000.

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