House Manager, Kensington, £80k gpa

House Manager, Mayfair £80k ++ depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced House Manager with strong technical and staff management skills to work at an UHNW fully staffed property in Mayfair. You must be experienced managing a large team of staff in a very fast paced environment where things can change at a drop of a hat whilst always maintaining the highest possible standards. Utmost discretion and professionalism is required at all times for this position.
The role will be 5 days a week with 2 days off.

Duties to include but not limited to:
-Management of household staff to ensure a smooth-running operation (eg working rota, timesheets, holiday planning, HR matters)
-Setting the culture and ensuring the team works smoothly and efficiently to cover all areas.
-Managing workstreams and priorities to ensure the Principal’s needs are met.
-Property/asset management; liaising with contractors/agents, assisting with purchase processes
-Scheduling and supervising household maintenance and repairs with contractors and service providers, checking works are carried out correctly
-Overseeing refurbishment and construction works
-Ongoing improvement of administrative processes
-Administrative tasks such as household budget & cash flow management
-Managing all staff and staff resources; and providing internal feedback when needed
-Oversight of household purchases procedure
-Maintain up-to-date inventories of wine, spare equipment, household items, warranties etc
-HR admin, recruitment, onboarding of new staff

Requirements:
-5+ years’ experience in a senior management position
- Longevity in previous roles
-Ideally experience in both hospitality and private household settings
-Must have excellent written and spoken English
-Tech and IT savvy
-Superlative communication skills
-Hands on, muck in attitude
-Excellent checkable references
-Diplomatic, professional and committed

Salary:£80k ++ depending on experience
Days: Monday to Friday (5 days a week, days may be varied); 2 days off a week guaranteed.
Start date: interviewing now but open to candidates with a notice period