Household / Service Manager | 3 weeks on - 3 weeks off
Job Title: Household / Service Manager (Butler)
Contract Type: 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off
Salary Range: DOE
Location: London
Job description
As a Household/Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in creating and maintaining a comfortable, refined living environment tailored to the needs of a young, dynamic family. You will oversee household operations, manage staff training, and assist in day-to-day tasks, ensuring the household functions seamlessly and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
Household Oversight:
Supervise daily household operations, including cleanliness, maintenance, and organization across the estate.
Staff Management & Training: support in training housekeepers to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
Family Support & Personal Assistance: Provide discreet support to the family, assist with various day-to-day tasks as a personal assistant
Vendor & Service Coordination: Liaise with external vendors, contractors, and service providers for household maintenance, gardening, security, and other services.
Budgeting & Inventory Management: Oversee household budgets, procure supplies, and manage inventory to ensure all aspects of the household are well-stocked and financially maintained.
Event Planning & Management: Assist in planning and organizing family events, dinner parties, or gatherings with attention to detail and professionalism.
Standards & Protocols:Maintain and reinforce household protocols, ensuring a consistent level of service and professionalism among staff.
Personal Discretion & Confidentiality: Act with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality regarding family matters and household affairs.
Requirements
Female.
Senior Level Service experience
Team-oriented mindset.
High level of discretion.
Strong organizational skills and initiative.
Flexibility to work different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during the 3 weeks ON.
Passport and citizenship should allow visa-free (or e-visa) travel to London and work there.
Language requirements: Excellent English is mandatory, and conversational Russian is highly desirable, as most household staff speak Russian.
Conditions & Perks
Contract: The position involves a 3-weeks-on, 3-weeks-off rotation.
Schedule: Working hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM. One day per week is considered a day off, though this is a lighter workload rather than a full day off. Availability: 24/7 by phone.
Accommodation: Accommodation is provided for live-in rotation work. For a daily/commuting the candidate would need to live in North London to ensure punctuality.
Availability for Travel: Occasional travel to Dubai and Cyprus.
Salary: DOE
Transport: Flights and transfers are covered.
Meals: All meals provided
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