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.