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House Manager Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: House Manager
  • Contact: Andy Hodges
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate
  • Location: Riyadh
  • Salary: £4,000 to £6,000 NPM
  • Job Ref: 122225
  • Contact Email: andy@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

House Manager Job

A very prominent client in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seeking experienced and highly professional Household Managers to oversee the operations of their private residences. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of the households, provide impeccable service, and manage a team of domestic staff. This is a dynamic and demanding role that requires exceptional organisational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Household Management:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the household to ensure efficiency and discretion.

  • Develop and maintain household manuals, policies, and procedures.

  • Implement and maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.

Staff Management:

  • Recruit, train, and supervise household staff, including housekeepers and chefs.   

  • Schedule and monitor staff duties, rotas, and time off.

  • Conduct performance reviews and promptly address any staffing issues.

Event Coordination:

  • Plan and execute private events, dinners, and social gatherings as required.

  • Liaise with external vendors and service providers to ensure flawless execution.

Financial Oversight:

  • Assist in managing household budgets, including payroll, expenses, and purchases.

  • Assist in overseeing inventory management, including high-value assets.,   .

  • Assist in negotiating contracts and sourcing suppliers for household services and maintenance.

Property Maintenance:

  • Assist in coordinating routine maintenance and repairs, working with contractors as needed.

  • Supervise regular, seasonal and deep-cleaning projects.

Personal Assistance:

  • Provide administrative support to the principals, including scheduling, correspondence, and travel arrangements.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, within a HNW or UHNW household or in a management role for a 5-Star Resort or Hotel.

  • Education: Formal training in hospitality, household management, or a related field preferred.

Skills:

  • Exceptional organizational and leadership abilities.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a discreet and professional demeanour.

  • Proficiency in managing budgets and household systems.

  • Knowledge of luxury goods, fine dining etiquette, and cultural protocols. 

To be considered 

  • Good sense of style and presentation

  • Career orientated, with work a priority

  • Flexibility is paramount, someone who is happy and experienced working around a busy principal

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • We need an effective communicator, who is clear and concise with instructions to staff

  • This is a hands-on role, and needs someone who leads from the front

  • Someone who understands 5-star hospitality and excellent, unrivalled customer service

  • Excellent level of spoken and written English

  • A working knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage

  • Professional, diplomatic and presentable, with good interpersonal skills

  • Amiable, honest and of an open and keen disposition

  • Loyal, trustworthy and discrete

  • Willing and able to live and work abroad

  • Computer literate

Benefits

  • Excellent salary and benefits package, negotiable depending on experience

  • Annual leave: Two months per annum

  • Accommodation: Private, self-contained accommodation within the household compound

  • Medical and health insurance

  • Use of a driver and/or car

  • Mobile telephone, iPad and laptop provided

Job No: 122225

Consultant: Andy Hodges