Palace Manager, VIP Household (Doha, Qatar)

Requirements

• Standards setting & managing the household's procedures.
  


• Writing manuals.
  


• Diligently attending to all the needs of the Principals.
  


• Staffing - managing and assisting in recruiting household staff.
  


• Supervising the overall housekeeping of the Principal's properties.
  


• Managing the household staff: housekeepers, nannies, tutors, butlers, private chefs, nurses, etc.
  


• Being responsible for rotas, calendars and arranging appointments on behalf of the Principals.
  


• Ensuring that all staff are properly trained.
  


• Acting as a coach, mentor and motivator.
  


• Holding staff reviews.
  


• Handling disciplinary matters.
  


• Greeting guests.
  


• Running errands & buying gifts.
  


• Negotiating contracts with vendors & contractors.
  


• Property & systems management - scheduling maintenance work, accounting, budgeting.
  


• Security & safety of the Household members liaising with the relevant stakeholders.
  


• Event planning.
  


• Troubleshooting.
  


• Resolving issues that may arise in the household.
  


• Serving as a point of contact in the household and for outside stakeholders.
  


• Accurate record keeping & writing reports.
  

• Proficient in English.
  


• Mastering an Eastern European language.
  


• Excellent communicator.
  


• Approachable & supportive.


• Team leader.
  


• Resilient.
  


• Acting graciously under pressure.
  


• Flexible.


• Tech-savvy.


• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree from a prestigious institution.

Benefits

• Truly managerial position.
  


• Versatility in the role.
  


• Interacting with different stakeholders.
  


• Visas & sponsorship arranged by the Client.