Bespoke Private Service
Job Description
Chief of Staff - Dionysus
Reports To: The Principal
Work Schedule: Full Time, Hybrid Role (Primarily In-Person Initially)
Location: Dolores Park/Pacific Heights, San Francisco
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: $200,000 - $350,000
Overview
Join a vibrant family office in San Francisco as they eagerly seek a meticulous and proactive Chief of Staff to become an integral part of their team. In this role, the successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of both business and household affairs, perfectly aligned with the Principal's vision for their personal and professional pursuits.
The ideal candidate has a strong ability as an operator, can think strategically, and loves the thrill of tackling new challenges head-on. As the linchpin and future head of the family team, they will have the opportunity to dive into a variety of tasks, from managing schedules and orchestrating travel plans to taking on special longer-term projects and cultivating an environment that is not only efficient but also warm and welcoming.
This role requires a dynamo who can turn ambiguity into new processes, is comfortable with growth, someone with an eagle eye for detail and a knack for anticipating needs before they arise. It’s not all business; the family office values warmth, personality, and a touch of creativity in everything they do. Confidentiality is key in this role, and they place the utmost importance on trust and discretion.
Located in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, this full-time position offers hybrid work flexibility after an initial on-site integration period.
Expectations
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience as an Estate Manager within a family office setting
- Executive or corporate experience is a bonus
- Strong understanding of household operations, including scheduling maintenance, coordinating with vendors, and managing staff
- Adaptable and flexible to manage evolving responsibilities and changing schedules.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using various household management tools.
- Discreet and trustworthy with a commitment to confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) for clear and professional interaction.
- Proactive and resourceful with the ability to anticipate and fulfill needs.
- Long-term commitment and a partnership mentality.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to tasks.
- Experience managing and executing multiple projects.
- Has strong problem-solving skills to strategically address household challenges effectively.
Responsibilities
- Estate Management: Oversee day-to-day Estate operations, including maintaining inventory of essential supplies, coordinating post-construction home setup, managing relocations and packing/unpacking for trips, scheduling maintenance services and contractors, and keeping track of household maintenance schedules.
- Problem Solving: There will be ongoing short to long-term special projects that will need strategic thinking and highly operation execution.
- Schedule Management: Coordinate and manage appointments, travel arrangements with detailed itineraries, maintenance and contractor visits, and personal and work calendars for the family members.
- Personal Errands: Manage pet care (e.g., veterinary appointments, dog walking), dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off, storage facility errands, occasional transportation for the family, and running various errands as instructed.
- Administrative Support: Create spreadsheets, conduct research, prepare reports, and track data as requested by the family. Organize and present an agenda for weekly meetings.
- Travel and Hospitality: Travel ahead of the family on occasion to prepare their homes for arrival. Make restaurant reservations and assist with planning and execution of special events.
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of the principal
- Communication: Assist and communicate with the principal in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
Benefits
- 2 weeks of PTO
- Insurance Stipend
- 12 Paid Holidays
