Working for a lovely family, we are looking for a female head of household who is well-trained and passionate about her work, to manage the household staff of a private residence in Doha, Qatar.
- Experienced Head of Household
- Busy and formal household
- Solid previous experience setting up and running a private household.
- Self-motivated and capable of working as head of and with a team.
- Loyal and hard working
- Used to creating and providing the highest service levels.
- Unflappable and resilient
Compensation & Package:
- Salary depending on experience $60-70K (net salary quoted)
- Accommodation provided either on location or outside estate
- 6 days per week working, 1 day off
- 4 weeks annual holiday
- 1 economy flight per year to home country
- Health Benefits
- This is a lovely family to work for
SALARY
Circa 60,000 to 70,000 US$ D.O.E
POSITION
Housemanager / Head Housekeeper
TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD
Titled Family, Professional / Philanthropist, Formal Household
Roles and Responsibilities
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 standard
- Maintaining open lines of communications with the Chief-of-Staff, Finance and Household Operations Managers, for all matters relating to the household
- Provide training to members of the household staff, so ensure they are equipped to provide the highest level of service
- Put systems in place to ensure the household runs smoothly, then ensure all staff are familiar with those systems
- Manage all the household staff (HK / Kitchen / F&B Service / Stewarding etc)
- Co-ordinate rotas, manage cleaning routines
- Oversee the smooth running of the household,
- Ensure the highest levels of service are provided by all the hospitality departments
- Make sure the residence is always immaculately presented, showing an excellent eye-for-detail, and assuring that the household is always presented aesthetically to the taste of the principals
- Ensure the household team understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality
Entry Requirements
- Show proven experience of working in fast-paced work environments,
- Present an advanced understanding of the rules of Etiquette and Protocol
- Be flexible, able (and happy) to adapt hours of work to suit the needs of the house
- Be able to manage frequent last-minute modifications and change of plans
- Show strong leadership and motivational skills, combined with diplomacy and tact
- Show the ability to nurture a work environment built on a foundation of mutual respect
- Be fair, respectful and compassionate to every member of the multi-cultural team
- Show the necessary confidence to direct and manage staff
- Be meticulous, highly organised and detail orientated
- Be politely confident and efficient with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Be enthusiastic proactive and attentive
- Finally, be the best Team Player, who is collaborative and happy to be hands-on, leading from the front, when required.
Eligibility
- At least 5yrs experience working in similar roles
- A good level of general fitness
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- Be able to relocate to the Middle East
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional appearance and manner
- Previous work experience gained in the Middle East would be advantageous
