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Experienced House Manager required for a formal VVIP household, overseeing four properties (mainly split between main residence and beach property, as well as overseeing two smaller properties).
The House Manager is to be based at the main property all year round, typically managing around 8-10 staff members typically.
Housekeeping Duties include:
- Restocking the home
- Running Errands
- Grocery shopping
- Menu planning
- Service and meal arrangement
- Liaising with staff members (cooks, housekeepers, drivers etc.) to ensure smooth running of the household events and Ensure high standard of work being executed by staff members
- Personal Assistance to Principals as required
Other duties include:
- Menu planning (ensuring the cooks are aware of the principals wishes for the day/week)
- Restocking
- Service (rarely) and arrangement
The House Manager’s duties will extend to include some PA duties as needed too, and potentially also accompanying the principals on international travels (although a House Manager/PA is also based in the UK for their European properties).
The principals are looking for a dynamic, energetic, flexible and organised candidate who can offer agility within job specifications, enjoys being around a number of children and can easily adjust to different cultures. The candidate must work very well within a team of employees from varied cultural backgrounds and communicate impeccably. An English speaker is essential for this role, Arabic would be a bonus but not essential.
Please see further details below:
Work hours: Flexible , typically 6 days per week, approx 12 hours per week (depending on the principal needs – flexibility is essential)
Driver: Not required
Travel with family: Possible international travel
Languages spoken: English (essential), Arabic (preferably)
Accommodation: Staff accommodation (separate flat) near the main property + car provided
Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 (DOE)
Please get in touch with your updated CV if you are interested in this position.
