5 Household Manager jobs available:

Daily House Manager (LIVE OUT)
South of France
Essential Requirements: Fluent French and English, previous private house experience, administrative and leadership skills, great attention to detail

A highly experienced daily house manager is required to oversee and manage a large property based in the South of France.

Candidates must have previous private house management experience with strong management and leadership skills as well as a “can-do” attitude and great attention to detail.

This position will require you to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day household operations in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsibilities will include

• Managing the development of the property including the building, gardens, and ground
• Overseeing security procedures
• Act as the first point of contact for clients
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors
• Handle administrative duties including bills, expenses, budgets, staff scheduling, etc
• Oversee and manage an existing team of staff.

It is essential that you have excellent time management and organisational skills. We require a committed and trustworthy candidate to support this UHNW family with their lifestyle.

5-day working week with flexibility. Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. Non-smokers. Driver essential. Negotiable salary based on experience. Immediate start. (HU3925)

HOUSE MANAGER
Doha, Qatar
Essential requirements: Previous private house experience, F&B, ability to train staff, good administrative skills

An experienced house manager is required to Oversee the smooth running of the existing property whilst also assisting with the planning of a new property anticipated to be ready in 12 to 18 months. 

Overall responsibility for the entire property and preferably with excellent experience in, or significant management of, Housekeeping (including) and F&B Service. 

Working with a team of approximately 20 staff, you will have excellent leadership skills and operate at the highest levels. 

Able to keep accurate and complete records of all household activities, including submission of accounts and requests for funding. 

Experience in a VIP Middle Eastern household is strongly preferred. 

Excellent negotiable package which is tax free at source with private medical insurance, return ticket annually for one month leave period.   Salary Circa 7,500-8,500 GBP tax free per month with an allowance for accommodation and transportation.  Flexible six-day week. Two months free annually. (HU3957)

HOUSE/LIFESTYLE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Germany with Worldwide Travel
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, global property management, flexibility

A unique position for an UHNWI client with a portfolio of global properties. Our client’s permanent residence is in Germany. Time is spent between the permanent residence, Spain, South Africa and Bahamas and other locations worldwide, therefore flexibility to travel is essential.

We seek a top professional, capable of providing outstanding hands-on skills in the total oversight and running of the various residences and travelling with the principal, to ensure that all his needs are met and his homes are run to the very highest standards. You will be responsible for personal F & B service on occasion at more remote locations and the organisation of events and functions, provisioning, staffing and ensuring the general smooth running of the clients’ lifestyle.

We seek an immaculately presented, professional person, who strives to provide the best-of-the best and always ensures a highly luxurious surrounding ambience and staff service. Energetic, dynamic and humble personality with a proven track record in running and maintaining important residences and working at the highest levels. Impeccable references required.

Accommodation of a high standard will be provided globally. Client operates a rota system for this important position to be discussed on job offer. Top salary and conditions for the right person. German speaker is a plus but NOT essential. (HU3946)

LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER
Duns, Scottish Borders 
Shooting Estate - Rural Location

An experienced House Manager is required to ensure that the Lodge is maintained to the highest standard possible at all times.  The Lodge should always be kept in a state of preparation for occupancy, allowing family/guests to arrive at short notice.  It is, therefore, essential that the person in this role is able to oversee all roles and ensure the Lodge is impeccable.  Our aim is to run the Lodge as though it is a 5* hotel and expect to exceed this level of service for the Principal and Family.

You should develop a well-ordered routine for daily tasks during family visits, and an in-depth program to include specific tasks when the house is unoccupied.  You will be working alongside other household staff, whilst maintaining a sunny, and upbeat yet professional disposition.  You will act as the key contact for the principal as well as her Office for all things relating to the Lodge.

This is a beautiful shooting Estate, and staff must be comfortable with taxidermy in the Lodge.

Must be able to drive.  Please note, this role is in the Borders of Scotland with the nearest village being 10 min drive.

Hours of Work

Principals not in residence: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 with 5 days on and 2 days off out of 7.  Generally, Mon – Fri.

Principals in residence: Whatever hours are required to fulfil the criteria of the position.  It is understood that weekends may be worked when Principals are in residence

Duties (not an exhaustive list)

General Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the principal
• Full management of the Lodge staff
  • Rotas
  • Holidays/lieu days
  • Staff reviews and to ensure that all HR requirements are met
  • Full ‘hire and fire’ rights of the house staff
  • Internal staff training as required
  • Running of morning meetings to ensure Lodge staff are up to speed
  • Diary management of the Lodge
  • Full email management and Lodge communications
• Weekly update calls with the principal and her office when not in residence. Face to face reporting when the principal is in residence
• Full management of the Lodge
  • Budget setting and reporting
  • Arranging trades and staff to keep the Lodge maintenance fully up to date
  • Ensuring vehicles are in full working order, tax/MOT/service etc
  • Ensure a full knowledge of every aspect of the Lodge – become the ‘go to’ person
  • Management of suppliers, and review of suppliers to ensure we have the best deals and service
  • Liaising with outsourced management company for invoice paying
  • Ensure that oil/gas etc is always delivered
  • Room checks and full Lodge checks to find and solve issues, before they are noticed by the principal
• Other buildings
  • Regular 6 monthly checks of staff accommodations – to be introduced
  • Check-in and checkout of staff accommodation when someone joins or leaves
  • Checks on all other properties on the estate, inclusive of lunch huts, empty properties
  • Ensuring that all other buildings are kept in pristine condition
• Shoot season
  • Ensure the smooth running of the Lodge during shoot season when there is regularly a ‘full house’
  • Liaising with the London office for guest information and timings
  • Hiring of seasonal staff and training (as required)
  • Liaising with the Head Keeper as required and ensuring guests receive their shoot cards on the morning they are due to leave
  • Running of day rotas to suit the need and to ensure there are staff present in the Lodge at all times
• Actively review procedures and processes to ensure we are working as efficiently as possible
• Creation and maintenance (alongside the Butler and the Cook), guest information sheets of preferences
• Driving as required, collecting from station/airport
• This a ‘roll up your sleeves’ position, and will help staff with tasks whenever required

Fulltime position with accommodation provided (all utilities included).  Salary £42,000. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, statutory pension. (HU3969)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER/HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING
Doha, Qatar

An experienced hands on House Manager/Head of Housekeeping is required for a busy and formal household based in Doha.

You should have previous experience setting up and running a private household be self-motivated and capable of working as head of and with a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing full management of the Principal’s home and its staff ensuring everything is run calmly and smoothly to the highest possible level 

• Liaising with the Chief of Staff, Finance and Household Operations over all aspects of the household management and any upcoming and ongoing requirements 

• Providing training to household staff members to enable them to provide the highest level of service possible 

• Putting Systems into place to keep the household running smoothly that can be picked up at any point by other staff members 

• Managing all the household staff within the residence 

• Co-ordinating rotas, managing cleaning routines and teaching of other staff to provide the highest service levels possible 

• Overseeing the general smooth running of the household ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness are always provided 

• Making sure the residence is always immaculately presented, showing an excellent eye for detail, and assuring that the household is always aesthetically exactly to the eye of the principals 

• Proven experience of working at an incredibly fast paced environment, flexible with hours and able to cope with frequent last-minute change of plans 

• Strong staff management and diplomacy skills 

• Confident to direct other staff and liaise with the senior operational team and the Private office 

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail providing high standards 

• Excellent communication skills, detail orientated and meticulous 

• Discretion and confidentiality are key within the household

This is a full time position, 6 days per week. Accommodation provided, 4 weeks annual leave, 1 economy flight per year. Salary in the region of $60-70K depending on experience. (HU3964)