House Manager

Overview

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.