Overview
A private European family seeks a full-time Head House Manager to lead the current team and oversee all aspects of household operations. This is a unique, travelling role, accompanying the family as they move location every 3 months or so within the EU. Candidates must be able to lead a multi-national team, ensuring seamless household management, culinary excellence, and exceptional service standards across multiple residences.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Directly manage a core team (House Managers, Chefs, Housekeepers etc)
- Foster a professional, motivated, and service-oriented team culture
- Conduct onboarding, training, performance reviews, and scheduling
Household Operations
- Oversee smooth daily operations across multiple international residences
- Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping, presentation, and service
- Ensure properties are set up and operational prior to family arrival at each location
- Liaise with vendors, contractors, and local staff.
Travel & Logistics
- Coordinate relocations every 3 months, including advance preparation of residences. The family will select the house in advance
- Manage packing, shipments, and set-up of personal effects
- Ensure smooth travel support for family and pets
Culinary Oversight
- Work closely with the Head Chef to plan menus and oversee food and beverage standards
- Ensure dietary calorie requirements, preferences, and entertaining needs are consistently met
Pet & Family Support
- Oversee care for 2 family pets, ensuring routines are maintained across moves
- Support family in social and business entertaining, events, and gatherings
Administration
- Manage budgets, household accounts, and expenses
- Negotiate and oversee supplier contracts
- Ensure compliance with local regulations across EU locations
Requirements
- Candidates must hold a valid European Union passport, with unrestricted ability to live and work across EU member states
- Minimum 8–10 years in luxury private households or estates, with at least 3 years in a senior management role
- Excellent command of English (written and spoken); additional European languages a plus
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Impeccable organisational and logistical skills
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Culturally adaptable with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel frequently and adapt quickly to new environments
- Service-minded, proactive, and committed to long-term placement
- Pet-friendly
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE) with performance-related bonus potential
- Accommodation provided where required
- Travel expenses covered when relocating with the family
- Opportunity to be part of a close-knit, international household team
