Hire a Estate Manager in 24h

Lighthouse Careers operates on a success-fee model with no upfront costs. You only pay when we successfully place the right Estate Manager for your Hamptons property. Our fee is typically a percentage of the Estate Manager's first-year salary, paid only after they start working. This means there are no consultation fees, search fees, or costs if we don't find the right candidate. We believe in earning our fee by delivering results.

Our typical placement timeline for an Estate Manager in The Hamptons is 1-2 weeks from start to finish. We deliver your first shortlist of pre-vetted candidates within 24 hours of receiving your requirements. Given The Hamptons' seasonal nature and high demand for qualified estate management professionals, we maintain an active network of candidates familiar with luxury waterfront properties and the unique demands of Hamptons estates.

An exceptional Estate Manager for The Hamptons should have 5+ years of luxury estate management experience, preferably with waterfront or seasonal properties. Key qualifications include formal hospitality or property management education, experience managing multiple staff members, knowledge of luxury home systems, and familiarity with Hamptons vendors and service providers. They should also have experience with event coordination, as many Hamptons estates host frequent entertaining during peak season.

Our comprehensive vetting process includes thorough background checks, employment verification, and reference checks with previous employers in similar luxury settings. We conduct skills assessments covering property management, staff supervision, and vendor coordination. For Hamptons positions specifically, we verify experience with seasonal property management, luxury home systems, and high-end hospitality standards. All candidates undergo personality assessments to ensure cultural fit with ultra-high-net-worth families.

Yes, Lighthouse Careers provides a comprehensive replacement guarantee for all Estate Manager placements in The Hamptons. If your hired Estate Manager doesn't work out for any reason during the guarantee period, we will find a replacement at no additional cost. This guarantee reflects our confidence in our vetting process and commitment to ensuring you have the right estate management professional for your luxury Hamptons property.

Estate Manager positions in The Hamptons require unique expertise due to seasonal property usage, waterfront maintenance requirements, and the area's exclusive social calendar. Candidates must understand luxury entertaining standards, coordinate with high-end Hamptons vendors, manage seasonal staff scaling, and handle the complexities of multi-million-dollar waterfront estates. The role often involves coordinating with yacht crews, managing beach clubs memberships, and ensuring seamless transitions between seasonal occupancy periods.

Our comprehensive service includes candidate sourcing from our exclusive network, thorough vetting and background checks, interview coordination, salary negotiation assistance, and contract guidance. We also provide ongoing support during the initial placement period and access to our replacement guarantee. For Hamptons placements, we offer additional consultation on local market rates, seasonal staffing considerations, and connections to trusted local vendors and service providers.

Getting started is simple - contact Lighthouse Careers for a confidential consultation where we'll discuss your estate's specific needs, preferred qualifications, and timeline. We'll then create a detailed position profile and begin sourcing candidates from our network of qualified Estate Managers familiar with Hamptons properties. Within 24 hours, you'll receive your first shortlist of pre-vetted candidates ready for interviews.

Estate Manager salaries in The Hamptons typically range from $120,000 to $200,000+ annually, depending on property size, complexity, and responsibilities. Factors affecting compensation include managing multiple staff members, overseeing extensive grounds and waterfront maintenance, coordinating large-scale entertaining, and seasonal vs. year-round positions. Many positions also include housing allowances, health benefits, and performance bonuses, especially for candidates with extensive luxury estate experience.

The choice between live-in and live-out depends on your estate's size, security requirements, and seasonal usage patterns. Live-in Estate Managers provide 24/7 property oversight and immediate emergency response, ideal for large waterfront estates or families with frequent entertaining. Live-out arrangements work well for smaller properties or when you prefer more privacy. Many Hamptons employers provide on-site accommodations during peak season even for typically live-out positions.

Many ultra-high-net-worth families in The Hamptons maintain multiple residences, so Estate Manager positions often involve coordinating between properties or overseeing transitions. Some roles require managing both Hamptons and Manhattan properties, or coordinating with other estate managers in different locations. We'll clearly define travel expectations during the search process and ensure candidates are comfortable with any multi-property responsibilities before placement.

We recommend 30-90 day trial periods for new Estate Manager hires, allowing both parties to ensure a good fit before long-term commitment. Employment contracts should address seasonal schedules, emergency availability, confidentiality requirements, and specific Hamptons-related duties like vendor management and seasonal property preparation. Our team provides guidance on competitive contract terms and helps structure agreements that protect both employer and employee interests while meeting luxury estate management standards.