High Performing Estate Manager / in Malibu, California

A high profile and discrete UHNW family is seeking an experienced, system-oriented and operationally adept Estate Manager to oversee their Malibu estates. This role is best suited for a seasoned private service Estate Manager or a senior hospitality leader who thrives in structured, high-performance environments and can step in immediately to manage complex operations across multiple properties.

*Will only consider LA-locals; no relocations will be considered

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations across three multi-structure Malibu estate sites
• Provide hands-on leadership and operational oversight of estate maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep
• Lead household staff, including: housekeeping, grounds, security, f&b
• Manage and coordinate all vendors and service providers, leveraging strong local relationships
• Ensure preventative maintenance and property standards are consistently maintained and met
• Implement and follow established systems, protocols, and operational processes
• Partner with leadership on staffing needs
• Act as a solutions-driven executor focused on outcomes and efficiency

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an Estate Manager in private service or a Hotel Management / senior hospitality leadership role at a high end hotel
• Comfortable managing multiple teams and properties simultaneously
• Strong operational and management background across facilities, housekeeping, grounds, security, and service teams
• Excellent communicator and relationship manager with demonstrated professionalism
• Established local vendor relationships in the Los Angeles / Malibu area is a major plus
• Highly organized, systems-oriented, and able to execute with minimal ramp-up
• High touch, client-focused approach, delivers at the highest standards
• Discrete and highly confidential, protects clients’ privacy
• Calm, professional, and action-oriented working style. Must have excellent references and a clean background 

Location: Malibu, CA

Compensation Package: 200-240K + Benefits + 401K + match, PTO

Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexibility to work as needed