house manager

Theater operations director

A house manager oversees the daily operations of a residence, handling staff supervision, maintenance coordination, and household logistics for wealthy families or estates.

In theater, a house manager runs front-of-house operations—managing ushers, handling patron concerns, and ensuring smooth audience flow: The house manager announced a five-minute delay.

estate

butler

Chief domestic servant

maid · valet · cook · groundskeeper · caretaker · custodian · maintenance · steward · majordomo · livery

theater

usher

One who seats guests

seating · auditorium · intermission · tickets · stage · curtain · performance · foyer · dress circle · stalls

hospitality

concierge

Guest services attendant

reservation · amenities · lodging · accommodation · innkeeper · bellhop · room service · hosting · reception · banquet

operations

scheduling

Assigning times to events

oversight · supervision · budgeting · staffing · inventory · procurement · workflow · administration · planning · compliance

Categories
Opposites
theatrical role orientation

house managerstage manager

Theater's behind-scenes coordinator

stage director · director · artistic director · production manager · technical director

audience vs. performer focus

house managerstage manager

Theater's behind-scenes coordinator

company manager · talent manager

employment relationship (household context)

house managerdomestic worker

Hired help at residence

housekeeper · domestic servant · maid · butler · household staff

Family

house, manager, household, housing, lighthouse, warehouse, greenhouse, housework, housekeeper

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G