Estate & Personal Operations Manager | Laguna Beach
Coastal Peace of Mind is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Estate & Personal Operations Manager to support a private principal and residence in Laguna Beach, California.
This is a highly trusted, hands-on position combining estate operations, personal assistance, household coordination and attentive pet care. The ideal candidate is proactive, grounded, energetic and capable of anticipating needs while maintaining discretion, sound judgment and a calm professional presence.
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Position Type: Full time, live out
Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on directly relevant experience
Schedule: Full time with flexibility for occasional travel, overnight pet care and changing household needs
Start Date: To be confirmed
Position Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operation and ongoing care of the principal’s residence
Coordinate vendors, service professionals, maintenance and household projects
Monitor preventative maintenance needs and ensure important matters are addressed promptly
Manage household scheduling, appointments, deliveries and access
Provide personal assistance, calendar support, errands, purchasing and day-to-day coordination
Research solutions, obtain estimates and follow projects through completion
Maintain organized household records, inventories and operational information
Prepare the residence for the principal, guests and changing household needs
Coordinate travel details, packing and related personal support
Provide attentive care for an English bulldog, including feeding, walks, appointments and occasional overnight care
Travel with the principal when needed
Respond thoughtfully and resourcefully as priorities change
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be warm, capable and highly dependable, with the initiative to recognize what needs attention without requiring constant direction. This person should be equally comfortable managing larger household matters and personally handling the smaller details that make daily life run smoothly.
Candidates should demonstrate:
Prior experience in private service, estate management, household management, personal assistance or a closely related role
Exceptional discretion and respect for personal and household privacy
Strong organizational, communication and follow-through skills
Confidence coordinating vendors, projects, appointments and competing priorities
A proactive and solution-oriented working style
Emotional intelligence, adaptability and professional boundaries
Comfort caring for dogs and providing occasional overnight pet care
Willingness and ability to travel when required
A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation
Verifiable professional references
Punctuality and reliability are non-negotiable. The candidate must arrive on time, consistently honor commitments and communicate promptly if an unforeseen circumstance arises.
Candidates must possess extensive estate management training and advanced, demonstrable knowledge of private-residence operations, including preventative maintenance, household systems, vendor and project coordination, property documentation, discretion, service standards and the ongoing care of a luxury residence.
Experience working in an affluent or high-profile private household is strongly preferred. Longevity in prior positions and a genuine interest in developing a trusted, long-term working relationship are highly valued.
Apply for This Position
Please complete Coastal Peace of Mind’s confidential candidate application and include:
Your résumé
A summary of your directly relevant experience
Your current location and availability
Your compensation expectations
Your ability to travel and provide occasional overnight pet care
At least two verifiable professional references
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by Coastal Peace of Mind. The identity of the principal and specific residence details will remain confidential during the initial application process.
