House Manager

Alliance Recruitment Agency; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Recruitment Agency seeks a seasoned Household Manager to oversee daily residence operations in Riyadh. You will coordinate cleaners, cooks, drivers, and vendors to maintain top standards of cleanliness and organization.

You will manage budgets, inventories, events, and staff training, while ensuring safety and security within the home. Fluency in Arabic and English and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prior experience managing a household or relevant hospitality experience.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Organizational: Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage household schedules and tasks.
• Interpersonal: Ability to manage household staff and vendors professionally and efficiently.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to the household’s changing needs and demands.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily household operations to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Coordinate and manage household staff (cleaners, cooks, drivers, etc.) to ensure efficient functioning.
• Oversee maintenance schedules and liaise with vendors and service providers for household repairs and upkeep.
• Manage household budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Maintain inventories of household supplies and ensure timely replenishment.
• Organize and coordinate family events, dinners, or gatherings as required.
• Ensure a high level of hospitality and guest service during visits or events.
• Assist in recruiting household staff when required.
• Provide training and guidance to staff to maintain performance standards.
• Ensure that safety protocols are followed within the residence.
• Manage security arrangements, including ensuring that the house is secure at all times.

Skills

Experience

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Adaptability

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Household Operations Management:

• Supervise and manage daily household operations to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.


• Coordinate and manage household staff (cleaners, cooks, drivers, etc.) to ensure efficient functioning.


• Oversee maintenance schedules and liaise with vendors and service providers for household repairs and upkeep.

Budgeting and Inventory:

• Manage household budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective operations.


• Maintain inventories of household supplies and ensure timely replenishment.

Event and Guest Management:

• Organize and coordinate family events, dinners, or gatherings as required.


• Ensure a high level of hospitality and guest service during visits or events.

Staff Recruitment and Training:

• Assist in recruiting household staff when required.


• Provide training and guidance to staff to maintain performance standards.

Safety and Security:

• Ensure that safety protocols are followed within the residence.


• Manage security arrangements, including ensuring that the house is secure at all times.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: Prior experience managing a household or relevant hospitality experience.


• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.


• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities to manage household schedules and tasks.


• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to manage household staff and vendors professionally and efficiently.


• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to the household’s changing needs and demands.

Other Requirements:

• Nationality: Lebanese candidates preferred.


• Work Environment: Ability to work in a live-in or live-out arrangement, depending on family preferences.