Location: Dubai, UAE (Live-out) - The role is only open to the EU passport holders and South African passport holders

We are seeking an exceptional, highly experienced Bilingual House Manager to oversee the full operations of an ultra-luxury private residence in Dubai. This is a newly created role, requiring a confident self-starter with proven expertise in establishing first-class household standards, implementing new systems, and leading a professional domestic team.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the smooth day-to-day management of the household, ensuring service excellence, discretion, and operational efficiency at all times. A background in top-tier hospitality (5-star hotel or luxury resorts) and/or extensive experience working within UHNW private households globally is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full operational oversight of a high-end private residence, ensuring impeccable standards throughout

• Recruitment, training, and management of a household team of approximately 10 staff

• Implementation of new household systems, protocols, and service procedures

• Establishing clear structures, workflows, and staff schedules to optimise performance

• Managing household budgets, vendor contracts, and external service providers

• Coordinating maintenance, property management, and special projects as required

• Acting as the main point of contact for the Principals, ensuring seamless lifestyle support

• Ensuring complete discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times

Candidate Profile:

 •Proven experience as a House Manager within a UHNW environment or luxury hospitality leadership role

• Strong operational mindset with the ability to build processes from scratch

• Experienced in managing and motivating large domestic teams

• Polished, service-driven, highly organised, and proactive

• Excellent spoken and written English is essential

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with high expectations

• Italian, Spanish, or French nationality/language skills highly desirable

ID: ZC207479