Household/Villa Manager. Dubai

This is a great opportunity for an experienced household manager to supervise a villa in Dubai. Flexibility is the key for this role – it will require full-time assistance prior to the family visits and during their stays. It could be managed on a part-time basis between family visits, to make sure everything is functioning properly while they are away. Responsibilities • Household management responsibilities, maintenance and supervision • Systematic villa checks: • Walk through every room • Check AC • Check for water leaks • Run taps/showers • Flush toilets • Check drains • Inspect roof • Check garden/irrigation • Check Wi-Fi • Check CCTV/alarm • Check for pests • Report any issues with photos • Preparing villa for the family visits: • AC set correctly • Supervising the housekeeper, and being flexible to step up and assist her/him with cleaning when required • Insuring that beds are freshly made • Fresh towels • Toiletries stocked • Fridge stocked • Coffee ready • Roof cleaned • Roof cushions put out • TV/streaming checked • Wi-Fi checked • Garden tidy • During the family visits, you will be required to ensure they have a pleasant stay • Assisting the family with various enquiries • Making sure that everything functions well in the property • Helping the family to navigate their life in Dubai, managing meetings, agenda, social gatherings • Stocking/restocking supplies • Managing the housekeeper, assisting him/her when required • Wardrobe management, packing and unpacking Key skills and competencies • Experience in household management, maintenance, housekeeping is required, either from a HNW residence or a luxury hotel • Trustworthiness and reliability • References from previous places of employment • Resourcefulness and ability to sort out, relate and organise tasks • Fluent English language • Flexible attitude – what would you do if a housekeeper is away? Would you clean the villa yourself? The answer should be yes. • Eye to detail • Good organisational skills • Ability to find, negotiate and hire various service suppliers, maintenance people etc. • Willing to go the extra mile, staying overtime when and if required Job advantages • Dynamic, young family to support • Busy periods will always change to slow maintenance period when family is away giving an opportunity to take it easier