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Estate and Executive Staffing
An Estate Manager is a senior home professional responsible for managing all aspects of running large homes and estates, frequently assisting their employers with multiple properties.
Estate Managers have impeccable judgment regarding household maintenance and management, including hiring and managing service people and providing direction to other household staff.
Responsibilities
The duties of a Estate Manager may include:
- Overseeing the maintenance of large homes and multiple properties
- Managing household budgets
- Serving as a liaison with the employer’s family office
- Hiring and directing other household staff
- Managing their employer’s entertainment needs
- Managing the household calendar
- Maintaining household security
- Supervising major projects such as home renovations
Compensation
Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee.
Salary
Full-time Estate Managers typically earn between $150,000 and $300,000 per year.
Benefits
Most families who employ full-time Estate Managers provide benefits that may include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Housing
What candidates, clients and staff are saying
“Town + Country is a great resource for Nannies, Housekeepers, Estate Managers or Personal Assistants to get connected with San Francisco’s finest families. The background requirements are more stringent than elsewhere, but it is definitely worth it. Town + Country works with many families over long periods of time, therefore knowing the business very well.”
— Tina
“Town + Country’s Estate Managers have substantial experience running large homes with significant demands. From keeping your technology and entertainment systems running smoothly to ensuring all of the maintenance of your home is up to your standards to keeping complex budgets, a Household Manager can make your home more pleasurable and your life easier.”
— Kristine Lange, Town + Country Resources
Show lessA Household Manager assists employers with the demands of running large homes or households with complex needs.
Household Managers have excellent judgment regarding household maintenance and management, including hiring and managing service people and providing direction to other household staff.
Responsibilities
The duties of a Household Manager may include:
- Overseeing the maintenance of a private home
- Managing the household calendar
- Hiring and directing other household staff
- Organizing and running large household events and parties
- Maintaining household security
- Managing designated projects
- Errands
- In some households, a Household Manager may also do some cooking
Compensation
Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee.
Salary
Full-time Household Managers typically earn between $75,000 and $90,000 per year.
Benefits
Most families who employ full-time Household Managers provide benefits that may include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
What candidates, clients and staff are saying
“Town + Country is a great resource for Nannies, Housekeepers, Estate Managers or Personal Assistants to get connected with San Francisco’s finest families. The background requirements are more stringent than elsewhere, but it is definitely worth it. Town + Country works with many families over long periods of time, therefore knowing the business very well.”
— Tina
“Town + Country’s Household Managers have substantial experience running large homes with significant demands. From keeping your technology and entertainment systems running smoothly to ensuring all of the maintenance of your home is up to your standards to keeping complex budgets, a Household Manager can make your home more pleasurable and your life easier.”
— Kristine Lange, Town + Country Resources
Show lessPersonal Assistants can help their employers with a wide range of tasks to keep them organized and productive and support them in their personal and professional lives.
Most Personal Assistants have strong computer skills and professional experience in a private home. Additional skills vary by candidate and may include strengths in financial management of the home, writing, organizing or project management.
Responsibilities
The duties of a Personal Assistant may include:
- Managing the household calendar
- Making travel arrangements
- Booking appointments
- Managing household bill payments
- Organizing the home office and other areas of the home
- Assisting in planning and organization of parties and other events
- Running errands
- Handling special projects such as helping an employer with a renovation or researching major purchases
Compensation
Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee.
Salary
Full-time Personal Assistants typically earn between $90,000 and $150,000 per year. When they are paid on an hourly basis, most personal assistants earn from $65 per hour.
Benefits
Some families choose to provide benefits to full-time Personal Assistants, which may include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
What clients and staff are saying:
“After our kids were too old to need a Nanny, we realized we still needed help so we decided to hire a Personal Assistant. I tried to find one on my own but after a nightmare experience I realized I couldn’t do it. We asked our friends how they found their awesome assistant. They said they rely on Town + Country. They found an ideal assistant for us. Town + Country is worth every penny.”
– Anne, Writer and Mom
“A really great Personal Assistant is a god-send. A PA can help manage all the details of your life from bill paying to running errands to planning a dinner party to keeping your home immaculately organized. The time you save can be spent doing what you really want to do. Everyone needs something different from their PA. I have been matching PAs with employers for many years and know what it takes to find the right one for you.”
– Kristine Lange, Town + Country Resources
Show lessExecutive Assistants are experienced administrative professionals who add significant value to executives and business owners to keep them organized, productive and efficient.
Executive Assistants typically work in their employer’s office, but many of our clients seek Assistants who can work with them in all aspects of their lives and have skills and experience in both office and home settings.
Responsibilities
The duties of an Executive Assistant may include:
- Handling a wide range of administrative duties
- Managing their employer’s professional calendar (and household calendar if needed)
- Handling phone calls and emails appropriately
- Handling correspondence and other communication on your behalf
- Arranging travel
- Project management
- Preparing financial reports
- Tracking investments
- Assisting with philanthropic activities
- Supervising other support staff
- Research projects
- Event Planning
- Running Errands
Compensation
Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee.
Salary
Full-time Executive Assistants typically earn between $ 80,000 and $120,000 per year.
Benefits
Some families choose to provide benefits to full-time Personal Assistants, which may include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
Chefs, also called Private Chefs, can provide a variety of meals requested by an employer, from a casual dinner for the family to gourmet meals prepared for formal entertaining. Many chefs have formal training and degrees from well-known culinary schools.
Responsibilities
The duties of a Chef may include:
- Managing the operation of the kitchen
- Planning and presenting menus
- Accommodating special dietary needs
- Grocery and market shopping
- Preparing a variety of meals
- Preparing, overseeing or assisting with food for special functions and events
- Serving meals or overseeing other staff members who serve meals
- Keeping your kitchen stocked and organized
Compensation
Compensation is based on job responsibilities and prior experience of the employee.
Salary
Part-time Chefs typically earn $55 to $75 per hour and Full-time Chefs typically earn $120,000 to $160,000 per year, in addition to the cost of food & ingredients.
Benefits
For Full-Time Chefs, some families provide benefits that may include:
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
What clients and staff are saying
“Walter is amazing! Guests are raving about him. Our last menu was unique, carefully thought out and just delicious. We are foodies so have high standards yet the dinner was among the very best I’ve ever had.”
– Jocelyn, San Francisco
“A Chef from Town + Country will make your life better! Whether it’s healthy food when you need it or indulgent food when you want it, we can find you a Chef who is expert in whatever kinds of cuisines you prefer. You can have food just the way you want it for family meals, formal dinners or large parties. Let’s discuss who will be right for you.”
– Kristine Lange, Town + Country Resources
Show lessTemporary
A Temporary Chef can plan, prepare and serve fabulous food for a dinner party or large event, or prepare delicious and healthy food for family dinners.
Our Temporary Chefs have a variety of expertise and specialize in many different cuisines and styles of cooking. Whether it’s a cocktail party, a holiday dinner, or a seasonal meal schedule, our Temporary Chefs are prepared to accommodate special dietary needs and take responsibility for all meal preparation, including grocery shopping.
Depending on the size and nature of your event, you may also need one or more Party Helpers.
Responsibilities
The duties of a Chef may include:
- Planning for and preparing a variety of meals
- Presenting menus that accommodate special dietary needs
- Stocking and organizing the kitchen
- Preparing, overseeing or assisting with food for special functions and events
Compensation
Salary
- Temporary Chefs working in a private residence typically earn between $30 and $50 per hour.
- Clients are responsible for the cost of food and ingredients.
- For temporary assignments, there is a four-hour minimum.
- There is an Agency fee equal to 35% of wages.
- All fees are payable by credit card at the time of booking.
What clients and staff are saying:
“Walter is amazing! Guests are raving about him. Our last menu was unique, carefully thought out and just delicious. We are foodies so have high standards yet the dinner was among the very best I’ve ever had.”
– Jocelyn, San Francisco
“Hiring a Private Chef to prepare food for your guests or your family is a very special experience. With Town + Country’s On-call Chef’s you can have the skills of a professional for just the amount of time you need them.”
– Melissa Browne, Town + Country Resources
Show lessA Temporary Personal Assistant can help accomplish a big project or keep up with the tasks of daily life. From organizing a home office or any other part of a home, running errands, planning a party, addressing holiday cards or catching up on paperwork, our qualified, experienced Personal Assistants are available on an on-call basis for as little as four hours at a time.
Responsibilities
The duties of a Temporary Personal Assistant may include:
- Handling special projects such as helping to manage a renovation or research a major purchase
- Making travel arrangements
- Booking appointments
- Managing the household calendar
- Managing household bill payments
- Organizing the home office and other areas of the home
- Assisting in planning and organization of parties and other events
- Running errands
Compensation
Salary
- Temporary Personal Assistants typically earn between $35 and $50 per hour.
- For temporary assignments, there is a four-hour minimum.
- There is an Agency fee equal to 35% of wages.
- All fees are payable by credit card at the time of booking.
What clients and staff are saying:
“A really great Personal Assistant is a god-send. PA’s can help to manage all the details of your life from bill paying to running errands to planning a dinner party to keeping your home immaculately organized. We offer experienced Temporary Personal Assistants ready to jump in to help you for just the amount of time you need. I have been matching PA’s with employers for many years and know what it takes to find the right one for you.”
– Kristine Lange, Town + Country Resources
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