House Manager with Lite Housekeeping – Private Residence - Orlando - FL
House Manager with Lite Housekeeping – Private Residence (Winter Park, Florida)
Location: Winter Park, FL
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Compensation: $62,000–$65,000 annually
Residence: 12,000 sq. ft. main residence | 2,000 sq. ft. guest house
Household: Family with one dog older - Toy Poodle
Position Overview
A busy and active family in Winter Park, Florida is seeking a highly experienced, dependable, and detail-oriented Full-Time House Manager who is also willing to assist with light housekeeping. Mrs. handles most of the daily home maintenance and all cooking, and there is a part-time housekeeper who comes in regularly. Mr. travels during the week and is usually home from Thursday through the weekend. The family has a daughter in college and travels for extended periods throughout the year.
The family is naturally neat and organized, and the ideal candidate will enjoy organizing spaces, paying close attention to detail, and monitoring expiration dates. This individual should also be able to manage the home’s alarm system and ensure that passwords, access codes, and household information are kept updated within the house manual.
The ideal candidate will take a hands-on approach to maintaining the home, provide occasional house-sitting, and offer pet-sitting for the family’s small dog when they travel (the candidate may take the dog to their own home if desired). Additional responsibilities include maintaining patios and outdoor spaces, scheduling and overseeing vendors, managing the landscape team, assisting with seasonal décor, keeping the home neat and organized, helping with packing and unpacking, airport drop-offs, watering indoor/outdoor plants, maintaining household pantries and inventories, ordering supplies online, and managing timely returns.
This role requires discretion, excellent communication skills, and confidence communicating via text and e-mail.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform daily household maintenance.
• House-sit and assist with mail management; oversee the home in the family’s absence.
• Assist with basic laundry as needed (Mrs. typically handles family laundry).
• Maintain household organization, including closets, pantries, and storage areas.
• Care for fine surfaces, finishes, and materials (marble, hardwood, stainless steel, etc.).
• Restock household supplies and communicate inventory needs.
• Assist with pet care (feeding, letting dog out, cleanup, etc.).
• Collaborate with household staff and vendors to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Follow family preferences, schedules, and household routines.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a large, high-end private residence.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to uphold high housekeeping standards.
• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
• Pet-friendly and comfortable with large dogs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation & Benefits
• $62,000–$65,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off, holidays, and potential for long-term stability.
