Job description

We’re Hiring: House Manager | Emirates Hills, Dubai

We are seeking a House Manager for a high-profile family based in Emirates Hills. This role requires a mature, responsible, and hands-on individual who can efficiently manage and coordinate all aspects of a private household.

Key Responsibilities

Household Operations & Maintenance

• Understanding of how to manage high-end household equipment
• Vendors / service suppliers and contracts are in place for all equipment; role requires monitoring and ensuring annual maintenance is completed within timelines and as per household requirements
• Cataloguing all maintenance contracts and service providers so that in emergencies, call-outs are resolved immediately

Staff & Scheduling Management

• Staff holiday roster management, coordinating with office staff for staff leave and travel bookings
• When the family travels, ensuring holidays of all staff are managed so they take time off and maintain maximum efficiency when the family is in residence
• Coordinating driver movements as per set schedules and family plans; managing last-minute changes with careful double-checking of all aspects

Household Coordination

• Coordinating with house staff and chef for all household everyday goods
• Managing procurement and ordering of all required items (in-store or online)
• Ensuring all dry cleaning going out and coming back is properly documented so nothing goes missing

Events & Hospitality

• Being present during family events or dinner evenings
• Should be adept at understanding and coordinating service requirements for parties, and must be willing to assist and provide service personally when required

General Household Oversight

• Cleaning / management of the family fridge, ensuring expired items are removed
• Coffee machine cleaning and upkeep
• Will need to undergo a short barista training program to learn how to make different kinds of coffees

Candidate Profile

• Male candidate with a valid driver’s license (required to drive for household or family needs on a need basis)
• Ideally 34/35+ years of age
• Candidate should be married (family man)

Working Conditions

• Live-in or live-out (nearby residence will be arranged if required)
• Working hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Working hours: as per household requirements
• Work schedule: 6 days a week (weekday off to be decided, as weekends are key family time at home)
• 2 days off per month

Benefits

• One travel paid for every two years to home country
• Standard days off per year (as per UAE rules)

Skills

Male candidate with a valid driver’s license (required to drive for household or family needs on a need basis)

Ideally 34/35+ years of age

Candidate should be married (family man)