House Manager
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About the Role
A prestigious private residence in Dubai seeks an experienced House Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, manage household staff, coordinate vendors, and maintain high standards.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the private residence, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained at all times.
- Recruit, manage, train, and supervise household staff, including housekeepers, chefs, drivers, nannies, and maintenance personnel.
- Create staff schedules, oversee performance, and ensure efficient day to day operations.
- Manage household budgets, expenses, and procurement of supplies and luxury household items.
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, renovations, and relationships with external contractors and service providers.
- Organise household inventories and ensure all areas of the property are impeccably maintained.
- Coordinate family schedules, household logistics, and special requests.
- Assist with planning private events, dinners, and functions within the residence.
- Ensure complete confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with the family and their guests.
- Implement and maintain household procedures, policies, and service standards.
- Liaise with family offices, personal assistants, and other key stakeholders as required.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a House Manager or Estate Manager supporting a high net worth or ultra high net worth family.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem solving abilities.
- Experience managing multiple household staff and external service providers.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to changing priorities.
- Flexible approach to working hours when required.
- Fluent English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
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Job Overview
- We are seeking an experienced and highly professional House Manager to oversee the day to day operations of a prestigious private residence in Dubai. This is a live in position supporting a high net worth family, requiring exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and a proactive approach to ma
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the private residence, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained at all times.
- Recruit, manage, train, and supervise household staff, including housekeepers, chefs, drivers, nannies, and maintenance personnel.
- Create staff schedules, oversee performance, and ensure efficient day to day operations.
- Manage household budgets, expenses, and procurement of supplies and luxury household items.
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, renovations, and relationships with external contractors and service providers.
- Organise household inventories and ensure all areas of the property are impeccably maintained.
- Coordinate family schedules, household logistics, and special requests.
- Assist with planning private events, dinners, and functions within the residence.
- Ensure complete confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with the family and their guests.
- Implement and maintain household procedures, policies, and service standards.
- Liaise with family offices, personal assistants, and other key stakeholders as required.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a House Manager or Estate Manager supporting a high net worth or ultra high net worth family.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent organisational and problem solving abilities.
- Experience managing multiple household staff and external service providers.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to changing priorities.
- Flexible approach to working hours when required.
- Fluent English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.
- Valid UAE driving licence is preferred.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Live in accommodation provided.
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious private household.
- Long term, stable position with a high net worth family based in Dubai.
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