Residential House Manager

Webrecruit; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodation

Meal service

Job summary

A private household in Kensington is seeking a Residential House Manager to oversee daily operations and staff management. Responsibilities include budget oversight, inventory management, and event planning for gatherings. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong communication skills, leadership, and adaptability, with previous experience in a private house setting. This full-time position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, alongside a private accommodation suite within the property.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a residential household, preferably with private house experience.
• Ability to handle formal occasions and personal matters with sensitivity.
• Willingness to be hands-on and lead a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily household operations and oversight.
• Oversee budget and expense tracking.
• Supervise kitchen and housekeeping staff.
• Manage inventory and supply orders.
• Plan and execute events of varying sizes.
• Provide front-of-house support and meal service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Discretion and sensitivity

Confident leadership

Adaptability

Technical proficiency in systems

Job description

Residential House Manager – Kensington

Base pay range: £50,000–£55,000. Full‑time, associate seniority.

Location: Kensington, London.

Essential Requirements: previous private house experience, strong communication skills, “hands‑on”, adaptable, pet friendly.

Accommodation: private one‑bedroom suite within the main house providing its own entrance, kitchen, sitting room and bathroom.

Schedule: Monday‑Friday, variable after‑hours and weekend work as needed for events.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day household management and operational oversight.
• Administrative oversight including budgeting and expense tracking.
• Supervision, coordination and staffing of the kitchen, housekeeping and ancillary staff.
• Inventory management, supply ordering and ensuring property maintenance to the highest standard.
• Planning and executing events ranging from intimate gatherings of ~14 guests to large‑scale receptions of up to 120 attendees, sourcing temporary staff as required.
• Technical proficiency in overseeing systems such as CCTV, security controls and Sonos.
• Hands‑on front‑of‑house support, meal service and butler/valet service when needed to ensure guests receive an impeccable reception.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, discretion and sensitivity in handling formal occasions and personal household matters.
• Confident leadership capability and willingness to be “hands‑on”.
• Ability to navigate both formal occasions and personal household matters with sensitivity, confidence and adaptability.