Russian speaking House Manager Job
A House Manager is needed for a brand new home in Mayfair. Household is brand new but lots of antiques, art and expensive clothing – specialist knowledge of all 3 is essential. The family move in in September so want someone in place by then.It is 3 interconnecting duplex apartments, one for the parents, one for the 5 teenage kids (12-18), one for guests. 1 small dog.10 bedrooms. It is a smart home so prior knowledge of systems is also essential
Staff: 2 full time housekeepers, governess, EA and 3 security. There is also a concierge service in the building which operates 24/7 who they can work with and utilize.
Duties involve:
Main duty is keeping up the standards of housekeeping and service and managing the two housekeepers – exceptionally high standards.
Implement procedures and compile a household manual
Keeping the household fully stocked
Table settings and formal/informal service – including teaching the housekeepers
Greet guests
The family are usually away in the school holidays, so making sure that maintenance/deep cleaning etc is scheduled and supervised for these periods
They normally have dinner parties or pre drinks before going out 5 times a month (2 dinners, 3 drinks). The HM will stay late for these occasions and can bring in temp butlers if it is a larger affair
Sommelier and particularly mixology knowledge is a plus, cigar knowledge is a HUGE plus as there is a cigar room and the male principal is passionate about it.
Driving license advantage but not at all essential, same as flower arranging
Ideal candidate is fun, easy going, likes working for a family, adaptable, flexible’.
Russian language essential
Salary - Neg. for right candidate
Monday - Friday 9-5.50pm are the core working hours