House Manager

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UAE seeks an experienced House Manager for a high-end private residence in Dubai. The role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to lead a professional household team. Duties include maintaining the residence, overseeing household personnel, and managing household operations. Candidates must have previous experience in similar roles within the GCC and a caring, empathetic demeanor. This is an opportunity to work closely with dynamic principals who value dedication and work ethic.

Benefits

Bonus

Gifting

Medical insurance

Annual flights

All food provided on site

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a similar house manager / supervisor role within the GCC.
• Worked in a private household in Europe or on superyachts.
• Kind, caring and empathetic personality with team nurturing skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the residence to a very high standard.
• Oversee and manage the household team.
• Act as a key point of coordination for the yacht.

Skills

Experience in similar house manager role

Strong communication skills

Ability to nurture and lead a team

Attention to detail

Flexibility to adapt

Job description

House Manager Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment’s British UHNW client is seeking an experienced and high performing House Manager to run a stunning high-end private residence in Dubai, as well as overseeing additional lifestyle assets.

Salary: AED 25,000 to AED 35,000

Benefits: bonus, gifting, medical insurance, annual flights, all food provided on site

Hours:10:00 – 19:00 Monday to Saturday

Location: Dubai, UAE

Start date: ideally ASAP but happy to wait a notice period

This House Manager role requires exceptional attention to detail, strict adherence to established household protocols, and the ability to lead and manage a professional household team. This role will suit an experienced House Manager who has an outstanding work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work to an extremely high standard.

House Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain the residence to a very high standard Implement, monitor, and enforce household protocols and procedures
• Proactively anticipate household needs and resolve issues efficiently
• Oversee and manage the household team
• Ensure professionalism, discretion, and consistency across the team
• Maintain accurate inventories of household supplies, equipment, and furnishings
• Monitor usage, budgets, and cost control
• Manage day-to-day operations of the private gym and staff
• Liaise with service providers and contractors as required
• Act as a key point of coordination for the yacht
• Liaise with crew, management companies, and service providers
• Provide seamless daily support to the principals as required
• Handle sensitive matters with absolute confidentiality
• Adapt to changing schedules and requirements with flexibility

House Manager Requirements:

• Must have experience in a similar house manager / supervisor role within the GCC
• Someone who has worked in a private household in Europe or on superyachts
• A kind, caring and empathetic person who can nurture the team and get the best out of them
• A strong communicator with the ability to provide, clear concise direction
• Extremely dedicated and efficient house manager who can adapt to the ever-changing needs of the household.

It is a fairly relaxed household with a family feel. No children or animals. Exacting cleanliness standards and perfect condition of the household required at all times though.

The principals do travel regularly and for extended periods of time in the summer. This will allow for reduced working hours and some extended weekends on a rota basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-level House Manager to work for a personable, dynamic couple at the top of their game, in a role where you will be valued highly and looked after when you show dedication and a strong work ethic.

Marcilly Recruitment is a boutique London and Dubai based recruitment agency specialising in business operational and administrative support and private household recruitment in the UK, Europe and Middle East.

Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, we cannot respond individually to each one. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within five working days, then sadly your application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are either based in the UAE currently or those who have prior GCC experience will be contacted for this role as per the client’s requirements.