Household Manager

Mumbai

Tiger Private is seeking an experienced and professional Household Manager for a prestigious family in Mumbai. The successful candidate will supervise an established team of loyal staff and oversee a large luxury private residence.

The ideal candidate will bring international experience from Europe, the UK, or the Middle East, with a proven track record managing substantial private households, estates, or luxury hospitality operations. The ability to embed seamlessly into the Indian operating environment will be important.

This is a hands-on, service-first leadership role, where the Household Manager is expected to step in personally when required, always acting as an ambassador and advocate for the family.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the daily operations of a private residence of 35,000 sq. ft.
• Lead, motivate, and oversee a team of 25+ staff across service, housekeeping, culinary, security, logistics, and maintenance.
• Implement and monitor SOPs, rosters, and service standards to align with Western private household and 5-star hospitality benchmarks.
• Personally ensure readiness of the residence ahead of principal and guest arrivals, with flawless attention to detail.
• Coordinate and manage vendors, suppliers, and contractors within the Indian operating environment.
• Support and train household staff, and upskilling service teams to Western standards where needed.
• Manage household budgets, accounts, procurement, and inventories in collaboration with the family office/representatives.
• Oversee special events, formal service, and hospitality requirements with discretion and excellence.
• Take a flexible, hands-on approach and step in personally where necessary to ensure seamless delivery.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven experience running an entire private household or estate with 25–30 staff.
• Background in Western or Middle Eastern private households and/or 5-star luxury hospitality.
• Demonstrated success working in India, the GCC, or equivalent cross-cultural environments, with familiarity in managing Indian staff and vendors.
• Fluent English & Hindi or another local language is a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership skills with expertise in SOP creation, roster management, vendor coordination, service/event oversight, and household discretion.

ROLE DETAILS

• Location: Mumbai (private accommodation provided within walking distance).
• Schedule: 6 days per week, 10–12 hours per day (flexible based on household needs).
• Compensation: $80-100,000 annual salary (commensurate with experience), plus visa, insurance, local bank setup, and private accommodation.
• Leave: 6 weeks annual leave (mid-June to end of July), with additional time off during periods when the family is traveling.

REF: LC124909