Female House Manager - Kuwait

A high-profile family living in Kuwait is seeking a highly professional female house manager who will be working closely with the female principal.

The candidate should have proven experience working with UHNW and high-profile families and hold strong household management skills as they will oversee approximately 30+ employees including kitchen, garden, security, and housekeepers.

The schedule is to be confirmed but will be 6-days per week and 8-hours per day.

The candidate will be provided with their own private accommodation which is connected to the house and includes a living area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

The ideal candidate will be warm and compassionate with a firm but fair approach.

This position is for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise and manage all household staff

Work directly with the chef, meeting weekly to discuss menus

Develop daily and weekly staff schedules, including task rotations

Review, revise, and enforce operational SOPs and manuals

Coordinate and approve staff leave requests and manage annual vacation planning to ensure continuity of service.

Plan and manage for catered events involving UHNW and high-profile - should have experience of hosting, greeting, organizing, and protocols

Oversee household purchasing and procurement

Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date inventory of all household assets

Report all household-related expenditures on a monthly basis

Liaise with vendors, contractors, service providers and suppliers

Review and approve all invoices, payment requests, and expense claims

Source and manage qualified contractors, technicians, and specialist service providers for routine servicing, emergency repairs, and other tasks

Maintain detailed maintenance logs

Ensure all safety systems (fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinklers, CCTV, security gates) are regularly tested, compliant with local regulations, and fully operational

Qualifications

Must have previous experience overseeing household staff

Excellent references from previous employers

Experience creating systems and processes to help homes run efficiently

Detail-oriented and organized

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience in managing staff, including hiring and firing

Proactive and forward thinking

Experience in creating household and staff manuals

Requirements

Proven experience working with elite, VIP, UHNW, or high-profile families

Strong household management and staff supervision skills

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership abilities

Experience managing large residences and household operations

Professional appearance and demeanor

Willing to relocate and work in Kuwait (GCC region)

Salary and Benefits

$8,000+ per month

Visa provided

1 x return flight per year

Health insurance

30 days PTO

Apartment provided

Private driver provided

Allowance for groceries/personal care and other items required for their apartment.

Regular Full-Time