Executive Housekeeper/House Manager

Overview 

Our returning San Francisco client is seeking a polished, discreet, and highly capable Executive Housekeeper/House Manager to provide seamless support across wardrobe management, refined personal service, household coordination, hands-on housekeeping & household support. This is a highly trusted, service-oriented position requiring strong judgment, professionalism, and the ability to operate with discretion in a private, high-standard environment. The successful candidate is a resourceful problem solver who moves comfortably between personal service, wardrobe oversight, household organization, and light administrative or technical tasks. Absolute discretion, loyalty, and professionalism are essential. This position is part of an estate management team, but the successful candidate will need to be able to work independently with little supervision and take ownership of personal service management. This position will oversee future housekeeping staff.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of caring for fine garments, including tailoring coordination, wardrobe preparation, and maintaining impeccable presentation standards, with a strong eye for style and detail.
• Confident and experienced driver comfortable operating luxury automobiles in an urban environment.
• Local to San Francisco and able to provide consistent on-site morning support several days per week.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Comfortable with basic technology, including email, shared calendars, and light digital organization.
• Prior experience in a private service, house management, valet, wardrobe, or similar role within a high-standard environment preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide refined personal service and daily valet support to the principal.
• Oversee wardrobe organization, garment care, seasonal rotation, and coordination with specialty garment professionals.
• Prepare clothing, accessories, and luggage for travel and daily use, ensuring readiness and presentation at all times.
• Support overall household organization, presentation, and operational flow.
• Home organization- Ensures spaces are kept in an orderly manner.
• Supervision of hired housekeeper. 
• Maintain awareness of household inventory, supplies, and general readiness.
• Assist with light housekeeping support and coordination of services as needed.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers and serve as a point of contact when required.
• Assist with formal table service and hospitality support during occasional meals or gatherings.
• Maintain order, organization, and presentation of the residence.
• Provide support with errands and household-related tasks when needed.
• Support garment care, including oversight of laundry, pressing, steaming, and presentation as appropriate.
• Assist with vehicle readiness, including coordination of cleaning, fueling, and servicing.
• Operate with a polished, detail-oriented, and service-driven approach at all times.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $140,000+ DOE per year
• Monthly healthcare stipend
• 401K
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of PTO
• Standard accrued sick leave up to 80 hours

DM Estate Staffing is a domestic staffing firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, dedicated to connecting exceptional Private Service Professionals with private clients and family offices across the United States. Built over more than a decade on referrals and repeat clients, we have grown thoughtfully by doing one thing well: finding the right person for the right home.

Every member of our recruiting team has worked personally in the homes of prominent private clients, as estate managers, private chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just understand private service in theory; we've navigated its nuances, its demands, and its deeply personal nature from the inside. That perspective shapes every search we conduct and every candidate we represent.

We encourage you to regularly explore our job board and apply for any roles that align with your experience and aspirations. When your background aligns with what our clients are looking for, we will be in touch. We hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.