About the Role
Athena Group Advisors is seeking a House & Hospitality Manager to oversee luxury residences and related assets for multiple clients, ensuring five-star hospitality standards while managing staff, vendors, budgets, maintenance, and special projects. This role serves as the primary operational point of contact for assigned principals and collaborates with leadership.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of primary residences, vacation homes, and investment properties.
- Perform regular inspections to ensure each property is maintained to the highest standards.
- Develop and manage detailed preventative maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate all repairs, service calls, and emergency responses.
- Maintain accurate property manuals, asset inventories, and maintenance records.
- Ensure all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, pools, elevators, and specialty systems) are fully operational.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise household staff.
- Develop staff schedules, job descriptions, and performance reviews.
- Coordinate household staff payroll.
- Source, vet, negotiate, and oversee third-party service providers.
- Obtain competitive bids and negotiate favorable pricing and service agreements.
- Verify vendor insurance certificates, contracts, and compliance documentation.
- Monitor vendor performance and accountability.
- Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets.
- Review invoices and approve expenses in accordance with delegated authority.
- Track spending against budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with Athena’s finance and accounting team on reporting, accruals, and forecasting.
- Manage renovations, capital improvements, and special projects from concept through completion.
- Coordinate architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
- Ensure all permits, inspections, and close-out documentation are completed.
- Oversee ancillary assets including automobiles, art collections, wine cellars, and specialty equipment.
- Coordinate maintenance, registrations, insurance, and storage for ancillary assets.
- Manage physical security systems and access controls, including developing and maintaining procedures for security and access.
- Coordinate cybersecurity and smart home vendors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with insurance requirements and risk mitigation practices.
- Maintain emergency preparedness plans.
Requirements
- Familiarity with family office / UHNW and high-net-worth clients.
- Ability and resourcefulness to proactively manage day-to-day responsibilities and actively solve problems.
- Ability to develop and pursue creative approaches to resolve client issues.
- Experience overseeing multiple residences and/or multiple principals.
- Strong knowledge of residential building systems and preventative maintenance.
- Proven staff leadership and vendor management experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and contract negotiation.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and resourceful under pressure.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and emotional intelligence.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
Skills
- Smart home systems (Lutron, Creston, Savant)
- Hospitality experience at five-star hotels or luxury resorts
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years of total work experience
- 5+ years of experience managing luxury estates and/or private households
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality, property management, or related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 to $150,000
Benefits
- Discretionary incentive compensation program
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tax-free savings options
- Access to other healthcare programs
About the Company
- Athena Group Advisors (“Athena”) is the dedicated multi-family office of an investment firm.
