We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Household Manager to run the day-to-day operations of a private family residence in Dubai, UAE.
The Household Manager owns the full running of the home: household staff, routines and standards, purchasing, maintenance and suppliers. The role reports directly to the Principals or their appointed representative.
We welcome candidates from private households as well as from luxury hospitality: Executive Housekeepers, Head Butlers, Villa or Residences Managers who are ready to take ownership of an entire residence and work independently.
Key Responsibilities
Staff Management
- Manage and supervise all household staff.
- Define clear roles, responsibilities and areas of work for each employee.
- Organize staff schedules, shifts, holidays and replacements.
- Monitor performance and household standards on a daily basis.
- Recruit, interview and onboard new household staff when required.
- Coordinate training and resolve performance or staffing issues.
Household Operations
- Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the residence.
- Establish clear household routines, procedures and schedules.
- Coordinate housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe, kitchen and other household functions.
- Check regularly that the residence is maintained to the family's standards.
- Prepare the residence for family arrivals, guests, dinners and events.
- Anticipate and resolve routine household matters independently.
Purchasing and Maintenance
- Manage household purchasing, supplies and inventory.
- Keep essential household items stocked at all times.
- Coordinate repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance.
- Manage suppliers, contractors and external service providers.
- Monitor quality, pricing and completion of all work.
Household Administration
- Maintain staff schedules and household records.
- Track routine household expenses and petty cash where required.
- Keep supplier, contractor and maintenance information up to date.
- Keep the Principals informed of important matters while resolving routine issues independently.
Candidate Profile
- Senior experience running a private household or a luxury hospitality operation: Household Manager, House or Estate Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Head Butler, Director of Rooms, Villa or Residences Manager.
- Proven staff management and recruitment experience.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and to household standards.
- Proactive, reliable and solution-oriented.
- Able to work independently and take full ownership of household operations.
- Discreet and trustworthy.
- Fluent Russian and English, spoken and written.
- Based in the UAE or willing to relocate.
