House Manager in Dubai, United Arab Emirates


VIP high-profile GCC client seeks an experienced, highly organized and thorough House Manager to be in charge of a private household based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), responsible for a resident team of 7-10 including a butler, a chef, housekeepers and security personnel. 
 
Responsibilities

  • Providing full-time management and responsibility for the residence;
  • Ensuring the highest levels of service and expectations are always met;
  • Managing the entire resident team; acting as the stakeholders “go-to person”; 
  • Controlling, maintaining and streamlining property and household expenses; 
  • Looking after delicate and bespoke assets including, state of the art furnishings, fabrics and finishes;
  • Overseeing the maintenance of the estate as well as renovations if applicable; 
  • Supervising food and beverage and coordination of the set-up of events with vendors; 
  • Dealing with a wide range of suppliers including maintenance, F&B, security, etc.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant professional experience with a proven track record of achievements in similar roles; positive verifiable references, a must; 
  • Previous luxury boutique hotel experiences a clear advantage; a degree level qualification in hospitality would be an asset;
  • Strong housekeeping experience; ability to lead, train, appraise a small to medium sized team with a hands-on approach; should lead by example; 
  • Ability to manage a variety of in-house smart systems;
  • Full service approach with strong hands-on mindset, eager to provide administrative, managerial and menial tasks as well;
  • Ability to work autonomously; a true self-starter; 
  • Excellent command of English language;
  • Exceptional organizational, multitasking and time management skills; 
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Disciplined and focused on delivering very high service standards; 
  • Presentable, polished and poised - however, a true 21st century modern mindset; 
  • Flexible and resilient; high degree of emotional and managerial judgement;
  • Professional mindset and manner; meticulous and hardworking;
  • The highest eye for detail; 
  • Aspiring to settle in the role in a long-term fashion, making the property his own;
  • Previous experience working with MENA clients an advantage;
  • Constant use of discretion and confidentiality a must.

Salary
 
A very competitive salary will be offered to the most suited candidate

Ad reference: 731 SA

Position filled