Managing the day-to-day operations of the house, including staff coordination.
Responding to the homeowner’s needs.
Managing budgets of the householders
Maintaining financial records of the householder
Supervising and managing things happening daily around the home.
Job Summary:
The candidate would take on the role of House Manager for elderly clients residing in Amwaj, Bahrain.
The household currently has six staff members and two drivers, and the candidate would be
responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the villa, addressing the homeowners’ needs, and
supervising the household staff. With a background in medical care and/or house management, the
candidate would be expected to take initiative and proactively address and resolve issues without
requiring direction.
The position involves supporting the parents in the family. The father has two caretakers assisting him
due to a recent hip operation, while the mother requires personal assistant support for tasks such as
organizing appointments, planning family events, and general household management. The candidate
should intuitively and intelligently anticipate their needs and take appropriate action seamlessly.
General Duties:
Coordinating with vendors to ensure that all supplies needed for maintenance of the home are
ordered and delivered on time.
Directing food shopping, ensuring household items are fully stocked, and weekly menu
planning
Supervision of contractors, accepting deliveries and arranging repairs
Managing and ensure that all personal supplies (including medications) of the homeowners
are in stock.
Make sure that the interior of the house is clean and well-maintained at all times
Maintaining inventory of all furnishings and equipment in the house, including ordering
replacements when needed
Coordinate with staff members to ensure that all daily routines run smoothly from start to
finish
Supervise daily housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure that the house is well-kept at
all times
Making and managing appointments on behalf of the clients.
Candidate requirements:
Proven work experience as a House Manager or in management role
Being a good communicator, understanding the clients’ likes and dislikes
Being knowledgeable on a wide range of areas related to the role
Being responsible, efficient, discreet, and organized
Relevant training and/or certifications as a House Manager or Executive Assistant
General/Basic medical knowledge with experience in caretaking
Experience within a similar position for at least 2 years
Speak fluent English, Arabic is a bonus
Self-starter who has good common sense
Good eye for detail and quick to sense anything needed for the elderly clients’ needs
Kind and caring person
Someone who can use their own initiative and can work on their own
Discreet and well organized.