Permanent
London
Excellent role for an experienced House Manager (female for cultural reasons) who is able to run a large, formal property to the highest of standards.
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The role is Monday to Friday, approximately a 40 hr week for 7-8 months of the year. When the family is in residence, everyone works a 6 day week and full flexibility is required. This is a daily position, with a requirement to live-in at the property during visits.
General
- You should be an experienced, meticulous and organised House Manager, polished and professional, comfortable in a hands-on role.
- Ensure the smooth running and management of the residence
- Implement as needed and maintain the highest standards throughout, including service
- Lead by example, recruit, train, manage a small team of permanent staff and a large team of up to 30 temporary staff during family visits
- Responsible for team culture and maintain a harmonious working environment
- Rotas, duties, performance reviews, inventories
- Manage contractors and suppliers.
Candidate requirements
- 5 years minimum house management experience
- Experience managing and motivating a team of up to 30 staff
- Excellent leadership skills, clear communicator
- Polished, professional, calm under pressure
- Organised and a problem solver
- Good IT skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Good knowledge of special finishes and their care
- Hands on experience of silver service
- Basic maintenance checks and reporting, management of on-site contractors.
Start ASAP. Excellent negotiable salary (we are looking for top candidates) and package.