Overview
A high-profile family living in Kuwait is seeking a highly professional female house manager who will be working closely with the female principal.
The candidate should have proven experience working with UHNW and high-profile families and hold strong household management skills as they will oversee approximately 30+ employees including kitchen, garden, security, and housekeepers.
The schedule is to be confirmed but will be 6-days per week and 8-hours per day.
The candidate will be provided with their own private accommodation which is connected to the house and includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
The ideal candidate will be warm and compassionate with a firm but fair approach.
This position is for an immediate start.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise and manage all household staff
- Work directly with the chef, meeting weekly to discuss menus
- Develop daily and weekly staff schedules, including task rotations
- Review, revise, and enforce operational SOPs and manuals
- Coordinate and approve staff leave requests and manage annual vacation planning to ensure continuity of service.
- Plan and manage for catered events involving UHNW and high-profile - should have experience of hosting, greeting, organizing, and protocols
- Oversee household purchasing and procurement
- Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date inventory of all household assets
- Report all household-related expenditures on a monthly basis
- Liaise with vendors, contractors, service providers and suppliers
- Review and approve all invoices, payment requests, and expense claims
- Source and manage qualified contractors, technicians, and specialist service providers for routine servicing, emergency repairs, and other tasks
- Maintain detailed maintenance logs
- Ensure all safety systems (fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, CCTV, security gates) are regularly tested, compliant with local regulations, and fully operational
Qualifications
- Must have previous experience overseeing household staff
- Excellent references from previous employers
- Experience creating systems and processes to help homes run efficiently
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in managing staff, including hiring and firing
- Proactive and forward thinking
- Experience in creating household and staff manuals
Requirements
- Proven experience working with elite, VIP, UHNW, or high-profile families
- Strong household management and staff supervision skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities
- Experience managing large residences and household operations
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Willing to relocate and work in Kuwait (GCC region)
Salary and Benefits
- $8,000+ per month
- Visa provided
- 1 x return flight per year
- Health insurance
- 30 days PTO
- Apartment provided
- Private driver provided
- Allowance for groceries/personal care and other items required for their apartment.
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