House Manager

Household Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the household and ensure all activities are carried out efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, safety, and overall household presentation.
• Coordinate household schedules, maintenance requirements, supplies, and other operational needs.
• Liaise with external service providers, contractors, suppliers, and other parties as required.
• Ensure instructions and requirements from the Owners are properly implemented.
• Monitor household inventory and ensure necessary supplies are available at all times.

Domestic & Household Staff Management

• Supervise and coordinate domestic and household staff, including housekeepers, drivers, cooks, nannies, gardeners, and other support staff.
• Prepare duty schedules, assign responsibilities, and monitor staff attendance and performance.
• Ensure household staff maintain appropriate standards of conduct, hygiene, appearance, and professionalism.
• Assist in resolving staff-related concerns and ensure smooth coordination among household employees.
• Maintain proper and updated records for all domestic and household staff.
• Coordinate staff leave, replacements, and other manpower requirements.

Recruitment & Hiring

• Coordinate the recruitment and hiring of domestic and household staff based on household requirements.
• Source and screen suitable candidates and coordinate interviews and selection.
• Conduct reference and background checks where required.
• Coordinate joining arrangements, onboarding, accommodation, and other employment-related requirements for new household staff.
• Ensure new staff are properly briefed on their duties, responsibilities, and household standards.

Visa, Residency & Government Documentation

• Coordinate visa and residency applications, renewals, cancellations, and other related processes for domestic and household staff.
• Handle and monitor Emirates ID, medical examinations, medical insurance, and other mandatory requirements.
• Coordinate with relevant government authorities, typing centers, medical centers, insurance providers, and other service providers.
• Ensure all staff documentation is valid, complete, properly maintained, and renewed before expiry. • Maintain updated records of passports, visas, Emirates IDs, medical insurance policies, and other important documents.
• Follow up on government documentation and administrative procedures related to domestic and household staff.

Administration & Coordination

• Maintain confidential household and employee records in an organized manner.
• Monitor document expiry dates and ensure timely renewals and required actions.
• Handle household-related purchases, invoices, petty cash, and expenses as assigned.
• Prepare reports, records, and updates for the Owners when required.
• Coordinate appointments, household activities, deliveries, maintenance visits, and other requirements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding family, household, employee, and personal matters.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in household management, private family offices, hospitality, or a similar position.
• UAE experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven hands-on experience in managing domestic and household staff.
• Strong experience in the recruitment and hiring of domestic staff.
• Practical experience in visa and residency processing, Emirates ID, medical requirements, medical insurance, and related UAE government procedures.
• Previous experience supervising and managing multicultural household staff.
• Good knowledge of household operations, staff scheduling, and administrative procedures.
• Good computer and administrative skills.
• Good command of English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.