House Manager Jobs
House Manager jobs are open across private households, luxury residential properties, estate management firms, and hospitality groups, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior estate manager, with specializations in staff supervision, household operations, and property oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Seasonal, Full-Time, May 15, 2027 - October 15, 2027
Seasonal Salary: $40,000-$50,000
About Onteora Club
Onteora Club is a private seasonal club located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The Club offers members and their guests a variety of dining, recreational, and social experiences throughout the summer season.
Position Overview
The Field House Manager oversees the day-to-day front-of-house operations of the Field House, including dining service, bar operations, the Snack Shack, Club and private events, and six guest rooms.
This is a hands-on management position responsible for leading and developing the FOH team, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring a consistently high level of service for members and guests.
The successful candidate will be an organized, proactive leader who can independently manage operational responsibilities, anticipate staffing and service needs, and work closely with the Club Manager and Executive Chef.
Job Description
- Oversee, train, schedule, and lead all servers, bartenders, and other FOH staff. Provide clear direction, delegate responsibilities effectively, and hold staff accountable for service standards, opening/closing duties, side work, and assigned responsibilities.
- Create weekly FOH schedules based on reservations, events, anticipated business levels, and employee availability. Proactively identify staffing needs and arrange coverage as necessary.
- Oversee lunch and dinner service, Snack Shack operations, Lake Barbeques, Family Nights, and other food and beverage operations. Serve as Manager on Duty, remaining visible and attentive, directing staff and stepping into service when necessary while maintaining responsibility for overall supervision.
- Provide a high level of member service, addressing member needs, requests, and concerns professionally and promptly.
- Coordinate weekly menus with the Executive Chef and prepare menus, floor plans, staff assignments, and other materials needed for service.
- Oversee POS procedures, member charging, opening and closing procedures, and the six Field House guest rooms, including reservations, housekeeping coordination, room readiness, and billing.
- Review and approve weekly payroll for all Field House employees, ensuring employee hours are accurate before submission to the Business Office.
- Oversee bar operations and work closely with the Head Bartender to maintain service standards, appropriate staffing, beverage inventory, and event needs.
- Conduct weekly beverage, FOH supply, and equipment inventories. Identify and communicate ordering, rental, equipment, and supply needs to the Club Manager.
- Take the lead in planning Field House Club events. Develop plans in advance for rentals, staffing, entertainment, décor, room setup, food and beverage needs, and other event logistics, and review plans with the Club Manager.
- Lead the day-of execution of Club events, including setup, staff direction, service, troubleshooting, breakdown, and cleanup.
- Work closely with the Club Manager, who will take the lead in planning private events. Assist with staffing, rentals, setup, food and beverage coordination, and other operational needs, and support the Club Manager with day-of execution.
- Maintain proactive communication with the Club Manager regarding staffing, member concerns, events, inventory, equipment, and operational issues. Anticipate needs, follow through on responsibilities, and address routine operational matters independently without requiring day-to-day direction.
Qualifications
- Previous food and beverage supervisory or management experience required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with POS systems, scheduling, payroll, and inventory management.
- Ability to manage multiple operational responsibilities in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, members, and guests.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Availability for the full 2027 summer season (May 15, 2027-October 15, 2027)
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Seasonal, Full-Time, May 15, 2027 - October 15, 2027
Seasonal Salary: $40,000-$50,000
About Onteora Club
Onteora Club is a private seasonal club located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The Club offers members and their guests a variety of dining, recreational, and social experiences throughout the summer season.
Position Overview
The Field House Manager oversees the day-to-day front-of-house operations of the Field House, including dining service, bar operations, the Snack Shack, Club and private events, and six guest rooms.
This is a hands-on management position responsible for leading and developing the FOH team, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring a consistently high level of service for members and guests.
The successful candidate will be an organized, proactive leader who can independently manage operational responsibilities, anticipate staffing and service needs, and work closely with the Club Manager and Executive Chef.
Job Description
- Oversee, train, schedule, and lead all servers, bartenders, and other FOH staff. Provide clear direction, delegate responsibilities effectively, and hold staff accountable for service standards, opening/closing duties, side work, and assigned responsibilities.
- Create weekly FOH schedules based on reservations, events, anticipated business levels, and employee availability. Proactively identify staffing needs and arrange coverage as necessary.
- Oversee lunch and dinner service, Snack Shack operations, Lake Barbeques, Family Nights, and other food and beverage operations. Serve as Manager on Duty, remaining visible and attentive, directing staff and stepping into service when necessary while maintaining responsibility for overall supervision.
- Provide a high level of member service, addressing member needs, requests, and concerns professionally and promptly.
- Coordinate weekly menus with the Executive Chef and prepare menus, floor plans, staff assignments, and other materials needed for service.
- Oversee POS procedures, member charging, opening and closing procedures, and the six Field House guest rooms, including reservations, housekeeping coordination, room readiness, and billing.
- Review and approve weekly payroll for all Field House employees, ensuring employee hours are accurate before submission to the Business Office.
- Oversee bar operations and work closely with the Head Bartender to maintain service standards, appropriate staffing, beverage inventory, and event needs.
- Conduct weekly beverage, FOH supply, and equipment inventories. Identify and communicate ordering, rental, equipment, and supply needs to the Club Manager.
- Take the lead in planning Field House Club events. Develop plans in advance for rentals, staffing, entertainment, décor, room setup, food and beverage needs, and other event logistics, and review plans with the Club Manager.
- Lead the day-of execution of Club events, including setup, staff direction, service, troubleshooting, breakdown, and cleanup.
- Work closely with the Club Manager, who will take the lead in planning private events. Assist with staffing, rentals, setup, food and beverage coordination, and other operational needs, and support the Club Manager with day-of execution.
- Maintain proactive communication with the Club Manager regarding staffing, member concerns, events, inventory, equipment, and operational issues. Anticipate needs, follow through on responsibilities, and address routine operational matters independently without requiring day-to-day direction.
Qualifications
- Previous food and beverage supervisory or management experience required.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with POS systems, scheduling, payroll, and inventory management.
- Ability to manage multiple operational responsibilities in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, members, and guests.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Availability for the full 2027 summer season (May 15, 2027-October 15, 2027)
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Travel + Leisure14
- Chick-fil-A Restaurants14
- Hilton Grand Vacations12
- Sage Haus9
- DICK'S Sporting Goods7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality & Tourism
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in house manager jobs.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience managing a private household or luxury property
- Proven ability to hire, supervise, and schedule household staff including housekeepers and chefs
- Strong organizational skills for managing household budgets, vendor contracts, and inventories
- Proficiency with scheduling and household management software or property management tools
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel with the principal family as needed
- Discretion and a clean background check due to access to private residences and personal information
Tips for Your House Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to household scale
Employers want to see the size of the household you managed, not just your duties. List the number of staff you supervised, the square footage of the property, and whether the principal had multiple residences you coordinated simultaneously.
Highlight vendor and contractor management
House manager roles almost always involve coordinating outside vendors like landscapers, maintenance crews, and caterers. Call out specific vendor relationships you managed, the types of contracts you handled, and any cost savings you achieved through negotiation.
Get a household staffing certification
Credentials from recognized household management programs signal professionalism to private clients who are unfamiliar with evaluating candidates. A certification in household management or estate stewardship can move your application past other equally experienced candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists house manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a working interview
Many private households ask finalists to spend a trial day on-site before extending an offer. Walk in knowing the household's routine if any detail is shared in advance, and treat every interaction with existing staff as part of your evaluation.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
House manager roles vary enormously in what 'the job' actually includes. Before accepting, clarify whether on-call hours, travel with the family, or managing secondary properties are expected, so there are no surprises once you start.
House Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most house managers?
Travel + Leisure, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, and Hilton Grand Vacations are hiring the most house managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster around metropolitan areas with large concentrations of high-net-worth households.
How many house manager jobs are remote?
About 11% of house manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most household roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include administrative coordination, vendor scheduling, and household financial management for clients with dedicated on-site staff already in place.
How do you become a house manager?
Start by building direct experience in household service roles such as housekeeper, personal assistant, or estate coordinator, since most employers promote from within those functions. Develop hard skills in budgeting, staff scheduling, and vendor management. Pursue a household management certification to formalize your credentials, then target positions that match the household scale you've already managed.
Can you get hired as a house manager with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist for candidates with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate transferable skills from hospitality, property management, or executive assistance. Emphasize any role where you coordinated logistics, managed service providers, or supported high-expectation clients. Starting as a household personal assistant and working toward a manager title is the most common path for career changers.
What does the house manager interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm availability, compensation alignment, and willingness to meet confidentiality expectations. A second in-person interview with the principal or estate manager typically follows, often including a property walkthrough. Finalists are frequently invited back for a paid trial day before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to house manager jobs?
You can find and apply to house manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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