ESTATE MANAGER / HOUSEHOLD MANAGER

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in the UAE is seeking a couple to manage various residences and provide personal support. Responsibilities include overseeing household staff, maintaining hygiene standards, managing budgets, and coordinating events. Candidates should have experience in private households, be multilingual, discreet, and adaptable to varying schedules. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Significant prior experience in private households as a couple.
• Ability to manage multicultural staff and environments.
• Discreet and professional demeanor in handling personal information.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of multiple properties across various locations.
• Supervise and train domestic staff across all residences.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and service in all households.
• Plan and manage household budgets and vendor contracts.
• Liaise with service providers for maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate formal events and guest stays, ensuring guest comfort.

Skills

Multilingual communication

Estate management

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability to changing schedules

Physical fitness

Job description

A private family based in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly capable, experienced, and trustworthy married couple to manage and support the daily personal and household needs of two elderly individuals. The role requires a seamless combination of hands‑on care, discreet professional service, estate management, and international coordination. The couple will be responsible for overseeing a network of residences across the UAE and internationally, ensuring complete logistical, operational, and personal service. The ideal couple is discreet, professional, multilingual, loyal, and physically fit, with significant prior experience in private households, cultural sensitivity, ability to manage multicultural staff, and adaptability to a changing schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of multiple properties across the UAE, Europe, and other locations.
• Supervise and train domestic staff, including housekeepers, chefs, gardeners, drivers, laundresses, etc.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, service, organization, and presentation across all residences.
• Conduct regular walkthroughs and inspections to identify maintenance or operational needs.
• Plan and manage household budgets, vendor contracts, and inventory.
• Liaise with service providers for technical maintenance, procurement, and repairs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, including meal planning, dietary needs, quality control, and seasonal adjustments.
• Coordinate and support formal dinners, events, and guest stays.
• Manage travel schedules, seasonal home openings and closings, and ensure property readiness before arrivals.
• Handle confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Support the female principal with daily routines and comfort.