House Manager

About the position:

• Attends to the needs of the lady of the house.
• Provide oversight of all household activities assuring timely and high quality completion of all tasks.
• Ensure that the premise is performing highly by monitoring daily operational activities and guiding employees.
• Collaborate with managers from other Departments and headquarter of the Group, individuals, external institutions, and agencies on a range of specified issues in order to ensure the smooth functioning of the Premise.
• Set the needed policies and procedures of the household and ensure their efficient implementation.
• Provide instructions and monitor staff performance and provide training when necessary.
• Plan human resources needs, maintain labor costs, and update the organizational chart.
• Recruit, interview, and refer to employer’s approval all recommended household staff. Discharge all unsatisfactory staff.
• Develop proposed budgets for running the household.
• Perform shopping and errands in accordance with employer’s guidelines.
• Make travel vacation and lodging arrangements.
• Pack and unpack traveller’s luggage.
• Arrange for entertainments, and social activities as requested.
• Recipient of this Agreement MUST abide by the principle of confidentiality.
• Plan the needed manpower and involve in the selection process.
• Organize work time schedules for all employees to ensure the premise is operating up to the standards.
• Establish inspection procedures for living-in employees.
• Supervise Employees’ vacation plans.
• Prepare a periodic report about divisions and employees’ performance.
• Provide support for service providers and control inventory.
• Liaise with Architect, Project Engineer & Contractors for ongoing or new projects on the Premises or any other related tasks with third parties.
• Supervise the work of contractors, service people, artisans, and all other household and non-household employees assuring the best quality of work, and adherence to all household standards and expectations.
• Oversee delivery of supplies, arrangement of tables, décor, and provision of services.
• Set and enforce safety procedures for incoming products.