HOUSE MANAGER

ABU DHABI

Job Reference: HU4404

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, strong leadership skills, staff management. 

A private family in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced and highly professional House Manager to oversee the operations of the property. The successful candidate will manage a team of 15 household staff and ensure the residence is maintained to immaculate standards. 

This role requires strong leadership, exceptional housekeeping and F&B knowledge, and previous experience in luxury hospitality or private estates.

Key Responsibilities

·       Run and manage the day-to-day household operations

·       Full staff management (team of approx. 15 people) including rotas, scheduling, hiring, appraisals, and continuous training

·       Lead the household team and create a positive, professional working environment

·       Create and implement household routines, schedules, and systems

·       Be the main point of contact between the principals and household staff

·       Maintain formal communication channels with other departments and service providers

·       Strong administrative support including managing budgets and paying household bills

·       Oversee household logistics and follow up with contractors

·       Manage inventories and household purchasing

·       Cover Personal Assistant duties when the Personal PA is away.

·       Oversee housekeeping standards and assist hands-on when required

·       Declutter and organise the home and storage areas

·       Manage household buying and supplies

·       Organise and supervise household events 

Candidates must have proven experience managing a large private household. Strong housekeeping and F&B knowledge. Strong administrative and organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, highly organised, discreet, and professional.  Fluent English and comfortable around animals. Salary £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, accommodation, medical insurance included, and one return ticket annually. (HU4404)