21 Oct
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St Thomas Household
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St. Thomas
21 Oct
St Thomas Household
St. Thomas
Position Overview A formal household in St Thomas, ON is seeking a dedicated, polished, and highly reliable Estate Assistant. This is a hybrid role that combines essential support for the House Manager along with personal driving duties.
The ideal candidate serves as the operational backbone of the household operations—handling logistics, driving principals, and ensuring the property is operated at a true 5-star standard. This role requires a service heart, a distinct sense of protocol, and the ability to pivot instantly between driving duties and property management tasks.
Candidate Profile
You are a career-service professional or an individual with a background in luxury hospitality who takes pride in being organized and helpful. You understand the nuances of a formal setting; you respect privacy above all else, and you understand that no task is too small. You maintain a calm demeanor under pressure and possess an immaculate driving record.
Protocol & Etiquette: Excellent command of English with a polite, formal verbal communication style. Understands when to engage and when to offer privacy.
Discretion: Must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Demonstrated history of maintaining confidentiality.
Personal Presentation & Image: Must adhere to a dress code and maintain excellent personal grooming
White-Glove Service: Provide a seamless, ‘butler-like’ experience. This includes opening doors, professionally assisting with luggage, and ensuring when driving that the cabin environment is perfect for every trip.
Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime for evening events or airport runs on short notice. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Primary Responsibilities
Transport of Principals: Provide safe, comfortable, and timely transportation for the principals to business meetings, social engagements, and appointments. Proactively review traffic patterns using Google,
and plan routes ahead of time to ensure punctuality.
Vehicle Fleet Management: Complete the care of all household vehicles (fueling, frequent cleaning & detailing, bring vehicles to dealerships for scheduled maintenance & service). Ensure cars are stocked with water, necessary personal items, and chargers at all times.
House Manager Support: Assist the House Manager with their duties as needed, including assisting with managing their checklists and updating household manuals. Assist in receiving packages, unboxing deliveries, and managing inventory of household supplies (beverages, toiletries, cleaning supplies). Operate household lighting and HVAC controls throughout each day.
Table Service: Prepare place settings, conduct meal service, fill water glasses, clear courses.
Pet Care: Assist with transporting household pets to vet and grooming appointments, administer medication, feeding, take pets outside frequently throughout the day, assist with pet entertainment.
Operational Documentation: Take the lead in creating household schedules, manuals, and operational documentation.
Privacy & Boundaries: Must maintain privacy and confidentiality always, exercising diplomacy, discretion, and respecting appropriate boundaries.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: Previous experience in a similar role an asset (driver, personal assistant, restaurant front-of-house, hotel).
Driving Record: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract. Familiarity and comfort with driving large luxury sedans.
Physical Ability: Able to lift up to 50 lbs (luggage, etc.) and comfortable standing or walking for extended periods.
Education: High school diploma; post-secondary education or certification in hospitality or private service constitutes an asset.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 15-25 per week
Work Location: In person
Pay: From $25/hour, commensurate with expertise. Prepared to compensate aggressively for illustrious previous work experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
📌 Estate Assistant (St. Thomas)
🏢 St Thomas Household
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