House Manager Job Offer and Vacancy
An experienced house manager is required for a luxurious private household in Richmond, London, UK for a lovely high-profile family of 6, including 2 children.
Duties and responsibilities include
- Manage household budgets
- Supervise and train all household staff
- Ensure the cleanliness of all areas of the building
- Oversee household staff (employment, payroll management, performance review)
- Anticipate the needs of the principal
- Run personal errands
- Ensure that the house is stocked
- Plan and coordinate special events
- Welcome and service guests
- Table setting
- Serve wine and other drinks
- Care of fine china, silver, crystal
- Answer phone calls
- Supervise vendors and contractors
- Make travel arrangements and preparations
- Organise shooting weekends
- Care of guns
Requirements for the candidate
- 5 years’ experience working for a private family
- Knowledge of etiquette and protocol
- Attention to detail
- Fluent English and German speaker
- Clean UK driving license
- Knowledge of formal English service
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics
- Ability to provide discreet and confidential service
- Loyal and responsible
- Leadership and motivation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Multi-skilled, proactive person
Working hours
10 hours/day (from 8a.m – 6p.m)
One day off per week, one-month holiday per year (depends on Principal’s decision)
High remuneration for the perfect candidate
Start – Immediate
This is a live-in position with a detached house within the residence.
Position filled