A private European family seeks a full-time Head House Manager to lead the current team and oversee all aspects of household operations.  This is a unique, travelling role, accompanying the family as they move location every 3 months or so within the EU.  Candidates must be able to lead a multi-national team, ensuring seamless household management, culinary excellence, and exceptional service standards across multiple residences.

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly manage a core team (House Managers, Chefs, Housekeepers etc)
• Foster a professional, motivated, and service-oriented team culture
• Conduct onboarding, training, performance reviews, and scheduling
  

Household Operations

• Oversee smooth daily operations across multiple international residences
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping, presentation, and service
• Ensure properties are set up and operational prior to family arrival at each location
• Liaise with vendors, contractors, and local staff.

Travel & Logistics

• Coordinate relocations every 3 months, including advance preparation of residences. The family will select the house in advance
• Manage packing, shipments, and set-up of personal effects
• Ensure smooth travel support for family and pets

Culinary Oversight

• Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus and oversee food and beverage standards
• Ensure dietary calorie requirements, preferences, and entertaining needs are consistently met

Pet & Family Support

• Oversee care for 2 family pets, ensuring routines are maintained across moves
• Support family in social and business entertaining, events, and gatherings

Administration

• Manage budgets, household accounts, and expenses
• Negotiate and oversee supplier contracts
• Ensure compliance with local regulations across EU locations
  

• Candidates must hold a valid European Union passport, with unrestricted ability to live and work across EU member states
• Minimum 8–10 years in luxury private households or estates, with at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken); additional European languages a plus
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Impeccable organisational and logistical skills
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Culturally adaptable with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel frequently and adapt quickly to new environments
• Service-minded, proactive, and committed to long-term placement
• Pet-friendly

• Competitive salary (DOE) with performance-related bonus potential
• Accommodation provided where required
• Travel expenses covered when relocating with the family
• Opportunity to be part of a close-knit, international household team