House Manager – VIP Household - F
Position: House Manager Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent Location: Qatar Work Environment: VIP / Private Household
Key Responsibilities:Manage the day-to-day operations of the VIP household and ensure smooth running of all household services. Supervise household staff, including drivers, chefs, housekeepers, nannies, gardeners, and maintenance personnel. Prepare staff duty rosters, schedules, and daily task allocations. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, hygiene, presentation, and service. Coordinate household maintenance, repairs, contractors, suppliers, and service providers. Monitor household inventory, groceries, cleaning materials, and other requirements. Coordinate transportation, appointments, deliveries, events, and special household requirements. Ensure guest arrangements and VIP requirements are handled professionally and discreetly. Monitor staff performance, attendance, conduct, uniforms, and compliance with household procedures. Assist with household budgeting, purchasing, and expense tracking. Ensure confidentiality and strict privacy regarding the family, residence, guests, and household affairs. Handle urgent household situations and coordinate with relevant personnel when required. Maintain excellent communication with the employer/family representative and provide regular updates.
Candidate Requirements:Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a House Manager, Estate Manager, Butler Manager, Household Supervisor, or similar role. Previous experience working in a VIP/private household, royal household, luxury residence, or high-profile family is highly preferred. Strong experience managing multiple household staff. Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills. Professional appearance, manners, discretion, and confidentiality. Ability to work flexible hours and respond to household requirements when necessary. Strong knowledge of housekeeping, household operations, maintenance coordination, and staff management. English communication skills required; additional languages are an advantage. Candidates currently in Qatar with relevant VIP household experience are preferred.