Estate Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Estate Manager to oversee the operations of a busy, dynamic, high-standard private family estate in Sarasota, Florida. This is not a passive administrative role. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves creating order, elevating standards, building systems, leading teams, and helping a large property run exceptionally well behind the scenes. The right person for this role is calm under pressure, highly organized, emotionally mature, proactive, detail-oriented, and confident managing people and operations in a fast-moving environment.

ABOUT THE ESTATE

• A luxury primary residence
• A hobby farm with animals
• Multiple household staff members
• Ongoing projects and vendors
• Children, pets, travel, and constantly evolving priorities

THIS ROLE WOULD BE PERFECT FOR SOMEONE WHO

• Loves operations, organization, and creating systems
• Notices details others miss
• Naturally takes ownership
• Enjoys improving processes and raising standards
• Is equally comfortable walking a property, managing staff, coordinating vendors, or preparing the home for guests
• Can confidently lead staff and hold people accountable
• Understands how to create structure and consistency within a household operation

EXAMPLES OF BACKGROUNDS THAT MAY EXCEL IN THIS ROLE

• Luxury hospitality or resort management
• Director of Residences
• Estate or Household Management
• Boutique hotel operations
• Executive housekeeping leadership
• Private club management
• High-end residential property management
• Executive assistant with strong operations experience
• Military or logistics operations backgrounds
• Luxury yacht or villa management
• Equestrian or ranch hospitality operations

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Overseeing day-to-day household operations
• Managing and leading interior household staff
• Helping elevate both interior and exterior property standards
• Working closely with the Exterior/Farm Estate Manager to improve systems, accountability, and presentation
• Vendor coordination and oversight
• Creating and maintaining household systems, checklists, and SOPs
• Managing inventories and household organization
• Assisting with travel preparation and guest readiness
• Ensuring the home is consistently maintained to a high standard
• Identifying issues proactively before they become problems

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

• Has strong leadership skills and confidence managing staff
• Is highly discreet and trustworthy
• Communicates clearly and directly
• Is proactive and solutions-oriented
• Has excellent follow-through
• Is comfortable giving direction and enforcing standards
• Understands luxury service and presentation standards
• Can adapt quickly and wear many hats when needed
• Does not get overwhelmed easily
• Values long-term employment and stability

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Healthcare stipend
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates
• Long-term opportunity with a respectful family and beautiful property

TO APPLY

• Resume
• Short introduction about yourself
• Why you feel you would excel in this type of environment
• Any relevant hospitality, estate, operations, or leadership experience We are ultimately looking for someone who takes genuine pride in creating an exceptionally well-run home and property while helping elevate standards across the estate.

Benefits:

Relocation assistance Application Question(s): Please provide a short introduction about yourself Why do you feel that you would excel in this type of environment? Please provide any relevant hospitality, estate, operations, or leadership experience Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person