House Manager

Live-on House Manager/Butler – Southampton

Full-Time, Year-Round | Luxury Private Residence

Exceptional Long-Term Opportunity

A distinguished executive couple with residences is seeking an experienced, polished, and hands-on Live-On House Manager/Butler to join their long-tenured team.

This individual will be the primary onsite presence in Southampton and will work closely under the guidance of the Estate Manager (based elsewhere) to ensure that the residence operates flawlessly every day.

This is a role for a professional who thrives in a structured environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and takes pride in creating a warm, impeccably maintained home.

Responsibilities

As the Live-On House Manager/Butler, you will oversee the seamless daily operations of a sophisticated household and provide elevated service to principals and guests.

Household Operations

• Conduct daily walkthroughs, identify issues, and prioritize resolutions.
• Manage household calendars, manuals, inventories, and digital records.
• Oversee property maintenance and coordinate vendors.
• Support housekeeping with specialty projects and hands-on tasks.
• Maintain vehicles (fueling, detailing, service coordination).
• Handle mail, deliveries, seasonal décor, special projects, and errands.

Hospitality & Service

• Work closely with the Chef on menus, events, and provisioning.
• Provide refined service for dinners, events, and guest stays.
• Ensure principals and guests enjoy a warm, discreet, and seamless experience.

Staff Leadership

• Supervise Southampton household staff and support a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Lead weekly team meetings and ensure tasks are executed to the estate’s high standards.

Qualifications

We are seeking a professional, capable, and trustworthy candidate who is committed to excellence and long-term employment.

• Prior experience in a luxury home or high-end hotel.
• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach.
• Outstanding communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Highly organized, detail-driven, and proactive.
• Tech-savvy with smart home systems.
• Comfortable supporting physical household tasks.
• Valid driver’s license; able to drive manual transmission.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Discreet and respectful of privacy.
• Ideal candidates are self-starters who stay “one step ahead” and genuinely enjoy providing thoughtful, anticipatory service.

Schedule and Details

• Live-on accommodations in Southampton (a spouse may live with you on property).
• Busy summer season requiring evenings and weekends.
• Quiet, predictable Monday–Friday schedule in the off-season.
• Stability and long-term commitment are highly valued.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, respectful, and highly professional household with a team that takes pride in their work. The principals value loyalty, discretion, and excellence and seek someone who will become a trusted part of their long-term staff.

Compensation

• Compensation of $110,000 to $150,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Lovely private housing provided in Southampton
• Generous benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays and an annual discretionary bonus.
• The clients are happy to discussion relocation for the right candidate.

Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.