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We are seeking a highly experienced and professional House Manager / Residential Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a prestigious VIP family residence.
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Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and professional
House Manager And Residential Manager
to oversee the day-to-day operations of a prestigious VIP family residence.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the household, managing domestic staff, maintaining the highest standards of service, coordinating household budgets, supervising vendors and contractors, and ensuring complete confidentiality and discretion at all times.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with prior experience managing luxury residences, palaces, royal households, UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) families, or VIP estates.
Key Responsibiliti
- esHousehold Operations Manageme
- ntOversee all daily operations of the residence to ensure seamless functionin
- g.Establish and maintain luxury hospitality and housekeeping standard
- s.Develop household policies, procedures, and service protocol
- s.Ensure the residence is always maintained in immaculate conditio
- n.Conduct regular inspections of all areas of the propert
- y.Staff Manageme
- ntRecruit, train, supervise, and evaluate household staf
- f.Manage schedules, attendance, leave plans, and performance review
- s.Coordinate activities of housekeepers, drivers, chefs, butlers, security personnel, gardeners, maintenance staff, and other domestic employee
- s.Foster a professional, respectful, and efficient working environmen
t.Budget & Financial Administrati
- onPrepare and manage household operating budget
- s.Monitor household expenditures and procurement activitie
- s.Maintain records of expenses, inventories, and service contract
- s.Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service provider
s.Property & Asset Manageme
- ntSupervise preventive and corrective maintenance of the residenc
- e.Coordinate repairs, renovations, and improvement project
- s.Manage household inventories, valuable assets, furnishings, artwork, and luxury item
- s.Ensure proper documentation and maintenance records are maintaine
d.Vendor & Contractor Manageme
- ntLiaise with external vendors, suppliers, and contractor
- s.Evaluate service quality and ensure compliance with agreed standard
- s.Monitor project timelines and budget
s.Event & Guest Manageme
- ntCoordinate family events, private functions, and VIP gathering
- s.Ensure exceptional hospitality standards for guests and visitor
- s.Manage logistics, catering, transportation, and accommodation arrangements when require
- d.Security & Confidentiali
- tyCoordinate closely with security personnel regarding residence operation
- s.Ensure strict confidentiality regarding family matters, schedules, and personal informatio
- n.Implement and maintain privacy and security protocol
s.Travel & Lifestyle Coordinati
- onAssist with travel planning and logistics for family member
- s.Coordinate transportation, accommodation, and itinerary requirement
- s.Manage special requests and lifestyle-related service
- s.Compliance & Safe
- tyEnsure compliance with local regulations and household policie
- s.Maintain health, safety, and emergency preparedness procedure
- s.Conduct periodic risk assessments and safety inspection
- s.Qualificatio
- nsBachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Hotel Management, or related field preferre
- d.Minimu
- m 8–15 years of experien
- ce managing luxury residences, VIP households, palaces, royal families, or UHNW estate
- s.Proven experience managing large teams of domestic staf
- f.Strong knowledge of luxury household operations and hospitality standard
- s.Experience in budgeting, procurement, and vendor managemen
- t.Excellent leadership and interpersonal skill
- s.High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalis
- m.Strong organizational and multitasking abilitie
- s.Fluent in Engli
- sh
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