Head of Housekeeper / House Manager
Location: Dubai UAE
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: AED 15000 - AED 20000
Age: 28-45
Nationality: British
Age: 28-45
About the Client:
An esteemed UHNWI family based in Dubai seeking a dedicated and experienced House Manager to oversee household operations with a focus on supporting the principals family. The role involves managing domestic staff coordinating household activities and assisting with travel and personal arrangements to ensure a smooth luxurious household environment.
Job Summary:
The Head of Housekeeper / House Manager will work directly with the principals family assisting in daily household operations managing household staff including housemaids and nannies and serving as the primary point of contact for household coordination. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented discreet proactive and able to juggle multiple responsibilities including supporting the familys travel meal planning for children and overseeing service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Household Operations: Assist the principals family with the overall running of the household ensuring daily routines are seamless.
Staff Management: Supervise housemaids nannies and household staff; provide guidance training and supervision to ensure high standards of service and cleanliness.
Point of Contact: Act as the main liaison between the household staff vendors and external service providers.
Child & Family Support: Coordinate and assist with childrens meals schedules and activities.
Travel Assistance: Travel coordination restaurant & hotel booking Support with packing unpacking and organizing household affairs during family travel; coordinate with the chef pilot captain and other service providers to ensure everything is in place.
Food & Catering: Liaise with the chef for meal planning special dietary requirements and service standards.
Household Maintenance: Oversee property maintenance repairs and vendor coordination.
Event & Special Occasion Support: Assist in organizing private events and family gatherings with attention to detail.
Administrative Support: Manage household inventories appointments and schedules.
Discretion & Confidentiality: Maintain utmost discretion regarding family matters and household details.
Safety & Security: Support in implementing safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Qualifications & Skills:
Experienced in Dorchester and London 5 star hotels.
Proven experience in household management ideally supporting UHNW families or high-profile individuals.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Experience supervising domestic staff including nannies and housemaids.
Ability to handle household logistics coordination and personal assistance.
Excellent communication skills; fluent in English
Discreet proactive and capable of working independently.
Flexibility to assist with travel and adapt to changing household needs.
Proficiency in household management tools and MS Office.
Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
Additional Details:
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Experience working with children and managing family-related logistics is essential.
Prior experience supporting families during travel is preferred.
Other Terms and Conditions:
Working hours will be 10-12 hours a day 6 days a week.
Accommodation and duty meals will be provided.
2-year contract 30 days annual leave upon completing 1 year.
This job involves travelling internationally someone with a strong passport or someone with an active US UK & Schengen visa.
Required Skills:
Qualifications & Skills: Experienced in Dorchester and London 5 star hotels. Proven experience in household management ideally supporting UHNW families or high-profile individuals. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Experience supervising domestic staff including nannies and housemaids. Ability to handle household logistics coordination and personal assistance. Excellent communication skills; fluent in English Discreet proactive and capable of working independently. Flexibility to assist with travel and adapt to changing household needs. Proficiency in household management tools and MS Office. Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.
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