Summary
EXPERIENCED PALACE MANAGER FOR INTERNATIONAL UHNW FAMILY IN DOHA
Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $4000 - $4500 net per month
Status: Live-in (Separate Accommodation)
We have a superb opportunity for an experienced House/Palace Manager with prior experience in a similar role and a hands-on mentality to oversee the smooth daily running and operation of a large residence in Doha. You must be a self-starter who is experienced and confident in running a busy, large-scale operation, have the ability to liaise at all levels, be very hands-on and have excellent attention to detail.
You will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the property including managing the team of permanent staff, monitoring the property daily, reporting any maintenance issues, ensuring the property is visit ready at all times (visits are occasionally at short notice), as well as administration and preparing reports. Further duties will include assisting in the recruitment and management of a large team of household staff to include Chefs, Butlers, Housekeepers, Nannies, Waitresses and Tutors. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest property and service standards at all times.
Working 8-10hour shifts over 6 days a week. Flexibility would be required at times, so the ideal candidate should be very flexible when it comes to availability. There is a 2-bedroom apartment included as well as a very competitive package, including 30 days leave per annum, a round trip ticket home, medical insurance and more.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
· Manage permanent staff to ensure very high standards and the property is always visit ready
· Provide guest and front of house service when required
· Event organising from dinner parties to social events
· Check and monitor property daily to ensure all is in good order and working. Report any issues to the maintenance team
· Administration and budget control
· Manage household inventories and keep updated
· Health and safety
· Coordinate maintenance and repairs of all equipment and systems including telephones, TV/cable, air conditioning systems, power supply systems, water supply systems, heating systems, security systems, plumbing and sewage systems
· Purchase materials/supplies for the household
· Keep accurate records of all household activities e.g., maintenance, purchases, and record to the family office
· Assist the office with any duties in relation to the property or the family
· Assist the travelling staff team when the family are in residence to ensure they are provided for
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· At least 5 years House or Palace Manager experience supporting an international, UHNW family
· Exposure running mid - large scale operations and teams
· Operationally focused and tech savvy
· Proactive, hands-on, motivated, enthusiastic, personable, organised, strong eye for detail and well presented
· A good all-rounder with common sense
· Fluent English – spoken and written
· Excellent checkable references
