Exemplary Palace Manager/Head Housekeeper for formal & hectic Private Residence, Middle East

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Full time role 6 days a week and very busy when family in residence.

• Providing full management of the Principal’s home and its staff ensuring everything is run calmly and smoothly to the highest possible level

• Liaising with the Chief of Staff & Finance and Household Operations over all aspects of the household management and any upcoming requirements

• Providing training to household staff members to enable them to provide the highest level of service possible

• Putting Systems into place to keep the household running smoothly that can be picked up at any point by other staff members

• Managing all the household staff within the residence

• Co-ordinating rotas, managing cleaning routines and teaching of other staff to provide the highest service levels possible

• Overseeing the general smooth running of the household ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness are provided at all times

• Making sure the residence is at all times immaculately presented, showing an excellent eye for detail and assuring that the household is always aesthetically exactly to the eye of the Principals

Candidates must be / have:

• At least 5yrs experience working in similar roles

• Able to relocate to the Middle East

• Proven experience of working at an incredibly fast pace, flexible with hours and able to cope with frequent last-minute change of plans

• Leadership and motivation skills

• Strong staff management skills

• Respected by the other staff and confident to direct other staff and liaise with the senior operational team and the Private office

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail providing high standards

• Excellent communication skills

• Detail orientated and meticulous

• Discretion and confidentiality are key within the household

• Professional appearance and manner

• Confident and efficient with a 'can-do’ attitude

• Enthusiastic proactive and attentive • Team player, collaborative and happy to be hands on within the household if require

Salary upto $90,000 p.a plus accommodation and benefits