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Estate Manager/Chef needed for California’s Central Coast Region/Carmel Highlands
We are working on a very exciting opportunity for an experienced and versatile Estate Manager/Chef to oversee the daily operations, staffing, and hospitality of a private estate in California’s Central Coast region. This role requires someone who can seamlessly balance high-level estate management with hands-on culinary execution. The estate includes two homes—a main residence and a guest house—and is maintained year-round on standby for visits by the Principals’ family and friends during summer and holiday periods. The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-oriented, and capable of managing a dedicated team, which includes two Housekeepers, an Assistant Estate Manager, and several on-call staff. In addition to overseeing all vendor relationships and property operations, this individual will also be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, seasonal, meals when the family is in residence. Responsibilities: • Ensure the residence is always maintained to the highest standards, whether occupied or vacant. Prepare the residence meticulously for family arrivals, guests, and events, ensuring every detail is flawlessly executed. • Hire, manage, and train a small staff, including two full-time Housekeepers and an Assistant Manager. • Conduct daily walkthroughs to inspect and promptly address any maintenance, housekeeping, or property issues. • Update and maintain detailed household manuals, maintenance schedules, and inventory lists. • Oversee scheduling and coordination of home maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects through specialized contractors and vendors. • Provide hands-on support for special events, including vendor coordination, setup, guest service, and post-event breakdown. • Coordinate and oversee special projects, as assigned, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. • In coordination with the management company responsible for the Estate, manage the daily expenses of the estate’s operational budget, tracking expenses, ensuring financial accountability and transparent reporting. • Liaise with the management company to provide regular reports and updates on ongoing maintenance, projects, and operational matters. • Oversee the stocking of household supplies, groceries, and special requests. • Culinary training or professional cooking experience in restaurants or for families is required • Strong organizational and communication skills • Ability to work independently and proactively We are seeking a candidate with full-time, recent experience as an Estate Manager/Chef. Culinary training or professional cooking experience is strongly preferred. The ideal individual will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach to estate operations, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Long-term references are required, as this family highly values loyalty. The candidate must maintain the highest level of discretion, confidentiality, and professional boundaries at all times. Please send professional resumes in a WORD doc only to: hello@thesuitestaff.com