Live-out House Manager
Location: Monaco
Accommodation: Live-out
Schedule: Monday to Friday, approximately 7:00am–7:00pm (flexibility required)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 120,000 Euro GPA
Contract: Temporary - Permanent
Job Reference: EHS #9446

Overview

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly professional House Manager to oversee the smooth running of a prestigious private villa in Monaco.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the residence, ensuring the property, gardens and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. This is a senior position requiring an organised, proactive and service-focused individual with extensive private household experience and the ability to manage multiple aspects of a busy residence.
Working closely with the principals, the House Manager will oversee all household operations, including staff management, contractors, maintenance schedules, administration and day-to-day organisation of the property.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in luxury hospitality or private households, excellent leadership skills and a confident, solutions-focused approach.

To start you will be working on a Temporary basis for 3 months as a probation. If successful it will turn into a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily management and smooth operation of the villa, gardens and grounds
• Ensuring the property remains safe, secure, beautifully presented and maintained to exceptional standards
• Managing all household suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Scheduling and overseeing maintenance, repairs and renovation projects
• Reviewing documents, handling negotiations and liaising with external parties when required
• Managing household bills, invoices and administrative duties
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring household systems run efficiently
• Running errands and assisting with practical household requirements
• Recruiting, supervising and supporting household staff, including Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Nannies and Governesses
• Creating effective schedules and ensuring excellent communication within the household team
• Supporting the principals with day-to-day requests and providing a proactive, hands-on service
• Ensuring the highest standards of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as a House Manager within a private household or luxury environment
• Previous hotel experience highly desirable
• Strong experience managing teams and coordinating multiple staff members
• Fluent French and English speaker is a bonus
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident managing contractors, suppliers and external relationships
• Strong leadership abilities with a supportive and professional management style
• Proactive, adaptable and able to anticipate the needs of the household
• Positive “can-do” attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
• Discreet, reliable and highly professional
• Non-smoker preferred