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Job & Vacancy House Manager in Natal Midlands, Durban, South Africa

House Manager/Cook Job Offer and Vacancy


​A family residing in the Natal Midlands, Durban, South Africa, require the appointment of a Professional Butler/House Manager/Cook to manage the household requirements for full housekeeping of the entire home, stock and supply operation, laundry & ironing requirements, supervise the upkeep of the entire property and it's services.  

​As sole representative of the household services, the Butler will be required to step into any position in the home during.  

A very competitive remuneration package will be offered to the candidate with the highest qualifications and level of experience.

The role

  • Manage a team of 6
  • Training and coaching
  • Rosters and schedule organizing
  • Upkeep and run of general property ensuring smooth running of the household
  • Hands-on approach
  • Working 6 days a week, 45 hours per week

The candidate

  • Housekeeping background
  • Strong leadership and managerial skills
  • Hands on, fluid approach
  • Must be able to cook
  • Fluent in English
  • Willing to re-locate
  • Confident driver
  • Must love dogs
 
Main duties and responsibilities

  • Oversight and maintenance of the property and its contents, including cleanliness and organization.
  • Arranging and caring for furnishings and art work.
  • Responsible for the smooth operating of the household.
  • Coordinating shopping errands, personal shopping and household purchases.
  • General facility management, ensuring the property is always in full working order.
  • Laundry and wardrobe management.
  • Overseeing and recording services of all contractors, third party suppliers and vendors at the property.
  • Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of the table service for breakfast, lunch and evening meals.
  • Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays throughout the home.
  • Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests.
  • Inviting and welcoming guests, with an aptitude for guest relations.
  • Preparation of meals of a high standard as and when required.
  • Complete and total house schedule management.
  • Management of household staff compliment, in terms of scheduling, leave, appointment and duties.
  • Financial and completed weekly reconciliation of expenses.
  • Prepared to live in.
  • Managing a maintenance schedule and report on work completed.
  • Ad hoc duties as and when required for operations and personal needs.
 
Key requirements and desirable attributes


  • 5+ years’ experience in high end estate, hospitality or luxury property management.
  • Exceptional level of discretion and understanding of confidentiality.
  • Ability to use initiative and respond proactively to changing situations and ad hoc requests.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Confident in delegating and organizing staff.
  • Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication.
  • Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set.
  • Detail orientated with the ability to manage the entire smooth running of the home.
  • Extensive experience in similar position within a private residence with contactable references.
  • High level of experience in Valet, Butler, House Manager and Service positions.
  • Flexible and able to accommodate families schedule including public holidays and weekends.
  • Driver’s license.
  • Cooking and catering abilities are essential
  • Formal butler training desirable.
  • Salary based on experience and qualifications for the right candidate.
  • Full time placement with 3-month probation period.
 
Personal Attributes

  • Professional
  • Pro-active
  • Service orientated with excellent organization and communication skills
  • Flexible and accommodating
  • Intuitive and composed
  • Trustworthy, knowledgeable and experienced
  • Accountable
  • Energetic and dynamic
  • Attention to detail
  • Homemaker
 
Reporting line

  • Direct to Principal
 
Accommodation

  • Separate accommodation, near the residence will be provided.
  • Car will be provided.
 
Requirements

  • 3 years' experience working as a Butler/Household Manager in a private residence
  • Certificate Qualification for Household Manager, Butler or Cook 
  • Fluent English + additional African language 
  • Additional housekeeping / cooking / laundry skills will be advantageous
  • Driving License
  • Dynamic, friendly yet professional person with kind and honest attributes who values the discretion required

Extra information

  • Schedule is flexible in accordance to the family needs - max 45 hour week.
  • Availability required on all Weekends and Public Holidays
  • Salary based on experience and qualifications for the right candidate. 
  • Full time placement with 1 month trial period

Ad reference : 1040 SA

Post on 01/03/2019 by Morgan & Mallet International

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