House Manager

Role Overview

An esteemed private household in Doha is looking for an accomplished House Manager / Residential Manager to take charge of the residence’s everyday functioning. This position calls for someone who can keep a VIP family home running smoothly, maintain premium service standards, coordinate budgets and suppliers, and handle all matters with absolute confidentiality and discretion.

The right person will bring strong leadership, excellent organization, and practical problem-solving ability, along with direct experience supporting luxury homes, palaces, royal households, ultra-high-net-worth families, or similar high-profile estates. An application form must be completed.

Household Operations

• Oversee the residence’s daily activities so everything operates without disruption.
• Set, maintain, and improve luxury housekeeping and hospitality standards.
• Create household procedures, rules, and service guidelines.
• Keep the property in flawless condition at all times.
• Carry out regular checks across all parts of the home.

Staff Leadership

• Hire, coach, supervise, and assess domestic employees.
• Plan work rosters, attendance, leave schedules, and performance reviews.
• Oversee housekeepers, drivers, chefs, butlers, security staff, gardeners, maintenance teams, and other household workers.
• Promote a respectful, disciplined, and productive work atmosphere.

Budgeting and Administration

• Prepare and oversee the household’s operating budgets.
• Track day-to-day spending and procurement activities.
• Maintain accurate records for expenses, stock, and service agreements.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and service providers.

Property and Asset Oversight

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance for the residence.
• Manage repair work, renovations, and improvement projects.
• Handle inventories, valuables, furnishings, artwork, and luxury belongings.
• Keep maintenance logs and property records up to date.

Vendors and Contractors

• Work with outside vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Check service quality and ensure agreed standards are met.
• Monitor project schedules and stay within budget.

Events, Guests, and Lifestyle Support

• Arrange family events, private occasions, and VIP gatherings.
• Ensure guests and visitors receive high-end hospitality.
• Organize logistics, catering, transport, and accommodation where needed.
• Support family travel, transportation planning, itineraries, and special lifestyle requests.

Security, Privacy, and Compliance

• Coordinate with security teams on residence-related operations.
• Protect the family’s privacy, schedules, and personal information with strict confidentiality.
• Implement privacy and security procedures.
• Ensure alignment with local regulations and household policies.
• Maintain health, safety, emergency readiness, and regular risk checks.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Hotel Management, or a similar field is preferred.
• 8 to 15 years of experience managing luxury residences, VIP households, palaces, royal families, or UHNW estates.
• Demonstrated success leading large domestic teams.
• Strong understanding of luxury household operations and high-end service standards.
• Background in budgeting, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong ability to organize tasks and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluent in English.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Doha, Qatar. The role requires complete confidentiality and a consistently professional approach.