River Hills is a highly desirable location where estate living and exclusivity meet. Homes here hold the highest values in the state of Wisconsin. “The biggest challenge is that the household has become too complex for the homeowner to manage alone,” says Staffing at Tiffanie’s Director of Placement, Andrea Bruttig.

“Many River Hills families have multiple properties with multiple staff members, demanding careers, children with active schedules, vendors coming and going, household staff to oversee, and extensive travel.” Where this is the case, hiring a Household Manager can be the solution.

The Unique Demands of River Hills Homes

The active families in River Hills have busy executive careers and luxury lifestyles. At the end of the day, there may be little or no time to meet what could be a growing number of demands related to household matters.

What Is a Household Manager?

Often, it is assumed that the Household Manager is no different from a Housekeeper or Personal Assistant. However, this could not be farther from reality. Sitting near the top of the household staffing hierarchy beneath the Estate Manager, Household Managers oversee all to do with the needs of estates and their busy families. 

They make the lives of families easier, using their organization and communication skills along with attention to detail to ensure that a home runs smoothly.

What a Household Manager Does Day to Day

Although the needs of each family will differ, all Household Manager job descriptions include the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate family schedules.
• Arrange personal and business meetings and appointments.
• Research, hire, and oversee vendors to maintain, repair, or renovate the estate.
• Create and adhere to budgets for vendor work, events, and other expenses.
• Supervise Housekeepers, Private Chefs, and other staff working at the home.
• Create and complete an inventory of art collections and vehicles, among others.
• Create and organize family and business calendars. 
• Ensure the home is stocked with all the needed supplies.
• Anticipate the family’s needs.

Signs Your Home Would Benefit from a Household Manager

Your busy schedule may leave little time with which to enjoy your home and family or you may travel frequently for business or vacation. Both of these scenarios can indicate that you would benefit from hiring a Household Manager.

Andrea Bruttig states that clients often come to Staffing at Tiffanie’s with a common set of issues. “Before hiring a Household Manager, they often feel like they are constantly putting out fires instead of enjoying their home. They are not necessarily looking for someone to do more work—they are looking for someone to manage all of the moving parts so their household runs seamlessly.”

If you have a Personal Assistant who is overwhelmed by your family’s needs, this is another indicator a Household Manager could benefit you. This professional can relieve your Personal Assistant’s stress by assuming some of their tasks, which can ensure your home’s operations remain as streamlined as possible.

Household Manager vs. Personal Assistant

Household Managers are responsible for overseeing the staff, vendors, and schedules of a private residence. Personal Assistants also help busy families, but by tending to their personal needs. See our article for more about the differences between these two important roles.

Finding the Right Household Manager in River Hills

When you need to find the perfect Household Manager, working with a specialized staffing agency like Staffing at Tiffanie’s offers a range of benefits. We employ a refined and meticulous process to discreetly source and vet Household Managers who are aligned with your personality, work ethic, and household dynamic.

Our Director of Placement recalls how Staffing at Tiffanie’s helped a client streamline their household. “One family came to us after years of relying on several individual employees who all worked independently without clear leadership. 

Vendors were not communicating, maintenance was falling behind, calendars were not coordinated, and the principals constantly found themselves answering questions throughout the day. 

After placing an experienced Household Manager, the entire household became centralized under one point of contact. Maintenance schedules were created, vendors were managed proactively, travel logistics became seamless, and the principals regained hours of personal time every week simply because they were no longer managing the household themselves.”

If you are considering hiring a Household Manager for your River Hills home, you are invited to learn more about the Staffing at Tiffanie’s Client Onboarding process. They also welcome applications from Household Managers wishing to apply. Visitors may also review their list of available positions. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifications should a Household Manager have?

Household Managers need to have proven, verifiable experience with staff and vendor management. They must understand the demands of the luxury lifestyle and know how to balance budgets. They must be able to be discreet and respect your privacy, remain calm under pressure, and communicate clearly. They should also be flexible with their schedule, being willing to work the longer hours that may be required of them.

How much does it cost to hire a Household Manager?

A Household Manager’s salary depends on several factors, not the least of which is their length and breadth of experience. A residence’s unique requirements, such as the type and frequency of events being held there and number of staff members, will also determine what a Household Manager earns.

What is the difference between a Household Manager and a Housekeeper?

Housekeepers ensure that the home and everything in it are clean and organized. A Household Manager’s duties include managing Housekeepers and other staff, organizing events, and managing family and business calendars, budgets, and schedules.

How long will it take to hire a Household Manager?

The Staffing at Tiffanie’s process ensures that all of our clients receive the qualified professionals they require in two to four weeks.