What is a House Manager?
House Manager Job Description
A house manager oversees the organisation and running of their employer’s household.
They handle matters such as security, staff management, budgets and accounting, stock and supply operations, and generally supervise the upkeep of the entire property.
House managers are highly valuable members of staff who are responsible for maintaining all aspects of the property. As the central linchpin of estate management, house managers must be supremely trustworthy and reliable, capable of handling all matters concerning internal staff and outsourced service providers.
The house manager also implements annual operational budgets and manages all residential finances. They are responsible for planning all necessary renovations or construction projects required to maintain or upgrade the property.
The estate manager, or majordormo, occupies a dual role as a general manager, overseeing household staff matters such as timetables, absences, holidays and recruitment. They may also be required to manage additional properties according to the his/her employer's needs.
They handle matters such as security, staff management, budgets and accounting, stock and supply operations, and generally supervise the upkeep of the entire property.
House managers are highly valuable members of staff who are responsible for maintaining all aspects of the property. As the central linchpin of estate management, house managers must be supremely trustworthy and reliable, capable of handling all matters concerning internal staff and outsourced service providers.
The house manager also implements annual operational budgets and manages all residential finances. They are responsible for planning all necessary renovations or construction projects required to maintain or upgrade the property.
The estate manager, or majordormo, occupies a dual role as a general manager, overseeing household staff matters such as timetables, absences, holidays and recruitment. They may also be required to manage additional properties according to the his/her employer's needs.
What responsibilities does a House Manager have ?
This multi-functional role requires a wide range of experience and expertise.
The roles and responsibilities expected of a house manager are generally defined as:
- Overseeing Security
- House management
- Management of household staff (e.g. cleaning personnel, butler, governess, gardener, chauffeur, nanny, chef etc...)
- Financial management
- Stock and supply operations
- Event organisation
- Providing regular property reports (usually daily or monthly)
What accommodation should a House Manager expect ?
In most cases, accommodation is provided for house managers as the role requires constant availability.
All our House Managers are required to:
Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits house managers for temporary, seasonal or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.
All our House Managers are required to:
- Hold a clean criminal record in both their country of employment and country of origin
- Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
- Successfully pass two interview stages
- Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
- Complete a professional dossier containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.
Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits house managers for temporary, seasonal or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.
