Private Household Manager

Confidential; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Dubai seeks an experienced Private Household Manager to oversee the daily operations of a large UHNW residence. This live-out role requires a proactive, hands-on leader who can supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and maintain impeccable standards.

You will work closely with the family office and assistants, manage vendor relationships, plan events, travel to other properties as needed, and handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• International experience managing UHNW private households.
• Proven experience with excellent professional references.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate household needs.
• Comfortable collaborating with family office personnel and household teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of a large private household.
• Supervise household staff, schedules, and daily activities.
• Maintain exceptional household standards and oversee property maintenance.
• Coordinate contractors, inventories, purchasing, and household supplies.
• Prepare the residence for guests, events, and entertaining.
• Work closely with the family office, assistants, and household staff.
• Ensure all household operations are handled with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Travel to other family properties when required.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Hands-on management

Staff supervision

Guest services

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Job description

A prestigious opportunity is available for an experienced Private Household Manager to oversee the daily operations of a large formal residence belonging to an Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) family in Dubai. This live-out position is ideal for a highly organized, proactive, and hands-on professional who can manage every aspect of a private household with discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of a large private household.
• Supervise household staff, schedules, and daily activities.
• Maintain exceptional household standards and oversee property maintenance.
• Coordinate contractors, inventories, purchasing, and household supplies.
• Prepare the residence for guests, events, and entertaining.
• Work closely with the family office, assistants, and household staff.
• Ensure all household operations are handled with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Travel to other family properties when required.

Requirements:

• International experience managing UHNW private households is essential.
• Proven experience with excellent professional references.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High level of discretion, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate household needs.
• Comfortable collaborating with family office personnel and household teams.

Strong knowledge of:

• Private household and estate management
• Staff supervision, contractor coordination, and inventory management
• Guest services, event preparation, household maintenance, and purchasing Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Estate Management, or a related field (Estimated)