Full Time House Manager/PA Menlo Park
Location: Menlo Park, California
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (with flexibility as needed)
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits, DOE
Position Overview
A private family based in Menlo Park is seeking an exceptional House Manager / Personal Assistant to oversee the day-to-day operations of their primary residence and provide high-level personal support. The principals are technology executives working in the AI industry and recently welcomed their first child. The family maintains a hands-on, highly organized lifestyle and values discretion, efficiency, and proactive problem-solving.
This is an ideal opportunity for a polished, resourceful professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys creating order, implementing systems, and managing a luxury household with minimal oversight. The successful candidate will serve as the family's trusted point person, ensuring that both household operations and personal logistics run seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
Estate & Household Management (Approximately 75%)
Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of a 7,000-square-foot primary residence situated on a one-acre property.
Manage and coordinate approximately 20 household vendors and service providers, including landscaping, pool maintenance, housekeeping, security, and specialty contractors.
Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance for all household systems and equipment, including HVAC, generators, well systems, appliances, internet systems, and other critical infrastructure.
Source, vet, and evaluate vendors for ongoing services and larger-scale projects.
Manage household improvement projects, renovations, and upgrades from planning through completion.
Research and implement household solutions, including family-focused projects such as babyproofing and home organization initiatives.
Maintain inventory of household supplies and coordinate all shopping, grocery procurement, and replenishment needs.
Coordinate weekly meal delivery services, laundry and dry-cleaning pickup and delivery, and other recurring household services.
Receive, organize, unbox, distribute, and facilitate returns for packages and deliveries.
Review invoices, monitor billing accuracy, and identify discrepancies before payment.
Proactively identify maintenance issues and coordinate timely repairs and resolutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all household-related matters.
Family Office & Administrative Support
Maintain comprehensive calendars for household and family administrative obligations.
Track important deadlines, including:
Property taxes
Vehicle registrations
Insurance renewals
Passport renewals
Global Entry and travel documentation
Driver's licenses
LLC and business-related filings
Organize household records, service contracts, warranties, and vendor documentation.
Develop and maintain systems that improve efficiency and accountability across household operations.
Personal Assistant Responsibilities
Coordinate approximately 10 domestic and international trips annually.
Manage travel logistics, itineraries, reservations, transportation, and travel documentation.
Coordinate childcare and nanny coverage during travel and special events.
Assist with personal scheduling and calendar management.
Support event planning for family gatherings, celebrations, and hosted events.
Handle personal shopping, gifting, and special projects as requested.
Provide general administrative and lifestyle support to the principals.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position based primarily in Menlo Park, California.
The candidate should live within a reasonable commuting distance and be available to visit the residence daily during the workweek.
While certain administrative and research tasks may be completed remotely, regular onsite presence is essential for vendor management, project oversight, and household operations.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Prior experience supporting Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) families in a House Manager, Estate Manager, Family Assistant, or Personal Assistant capacity.
Experience working with technology executives, venture capital professionals, entrepreneurs, or young families is highly preferred.
Strong network of trusted household vendors, service providers, and luxury lifestyle resources.
Proven ability to build systems, establish processes, and create structure within a growing household.
Comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of responsibilities without constant direction.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Trustworthy, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Tech-savvy and proficient with modern productivity and organizational tools.
Positive, service-oriented attitude with a hands-on approach and willingness to assist wherever needed.
Qualifications
Minimum 5+ years of experience in private service, household management, executive support, or a related role.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to pass comprehensive background and reference checks.
Authorized to work in the United States.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated professional seeking a long-term role with a warm, successful family that values excellence, loyalty, and proactive support.