Head of Housekeeper / House Manager

Redford Recruiters; Dubai; On-site; AED 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Redford Recruiters in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Head of Housekeeper / House Manager for a UHNW family. You will oversee household operations, manage domestic staff, coordinate travel, and ensure luxurious service standards across the residence.

The role requires discretion, strong leadership, and experience in high-end hospitality, including managing staff such as nannies and cleaners, plus liaison with vendors and travel arrangements for family travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dorchester and London 5 star hotels.
• Proven experience in household management, ideally for UHNW or high-profile individuals.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist theprincipal’s family with overall household operations and routines.
• Supervise housemaids, nannies, and household staff; provide guidance and training.
• Act as main liaison between household staff, vendors, and external service providers.
• Coordinate children's meals, schedules, and activities.
• Coordinate travel logistics, including restaurant and hotel bookings for family travel.
• Liaise with the chef for meal planning and dietary requirements.
• Oversee property maintenance and vendor coordination.
• Assist in organizing private events and family gatherings.
• Manage household inventories, appointments, and schedules.
• Maintain discretion regarding family matters and household details.
• Support safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

5-star hotel experience

Staff supervision

Leadership

English fluency

Discretion

Travel & logistics

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Head of Housekeeper / House Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: AED 15,000 - AED 20,000

Age: 28-45

Nationality: British

Age: 28-45

An esteemed UHNWI family based in Dubai seeking a dedicated and experienced House Manager to oversee household operations, with a focus on supporting the principal’s ‘family. The role involves managing domestic staff, coordinating household activities, and assisting with travel and personal arrangements to ensure a smooth, luxurious household environment.

The Head of Housekeeper / House Manager will work directly with the principal’s family, assisting in daily household operations, managing household staff including housemaids and nannies, and serving as the primary point of contact for household coordination. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, discreet, proactive, and able to juggle multiple responsibilities, including supporting the family’s travel, meal planning for children, and overseeing service standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Household Operations: Assist the principal’s family with the overall running of the household, ensuring daily routines are seamless.
• Staff Management: Supervise housemaids, nannies, and household staff; provide guidance, training, and supervision to ensure high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Point of Contact: Act as the main liaison between the household staff, vendors, and external service providers.
• Child & Family Support: Coordinate and assist with children's meals, schedules, and activities.
• Travel Assistance: Travel coordination, restaurant & hotel booking, Support with packing, unpacking, and organizing household affairs during family travel; coordinate with the chef, pilot, captain, and other service providers to ensure everything is in place.
• Food & Catering: Liaise with the chef for meal planning, special dietary requirements, and service standards.
• Household Maintenance: Oversee property maintenance, repairs, and vendor coordination.
• Event & Special Occasion Support: Assist in organizing private events and family gatherings with attention to detail.
• Administrative Support: Manage household inventories, appointments, and schedules.
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Maintain utmost discretion regarding family matters and household details.
• Safety & Security: Support in implementing safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experienced in Dorchester and London 5 star hotels.
• Proven experience in household management, ideally supporting UHNW families or high-profile individuals.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising domestic staff, including nannies and housemaids.
• Ability to handle household logistics, coordination, and personal assistance.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in English
• Discreet, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Flexibility to assist with travel and adapt to changing household needs.
• Proficiency in household management tools and MS Office.
• Valid UAE driving license is an advantage.

Additional Details:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience working with children and managing family-related logistics is essential.
• Prior experience supporting families during travel is preferred.

Other Terms and Conditions:

• Working hours will be 10-12 hours a day, 6 days a week.
• Accommodation and duty meals will be provided.
• 2-year contract, 30 days annual leave upon completing 1 year.
• This job involves travelling internationally, someone with a strong passport, or someone with an active US, UK & Schengen visa.