Assistant Estate Manager (Private House)
Salary R15K - R20Kpcm
Parkmore, Sandton
Duration: 12-month renewable contract
Working Hours: 12-hour shifts with rostered off days
Professional and qualified Assistant Estate Manager required to provide high-quality services to a family of 10 and oversee Estate staff compliment of 20 - 25 staff. Experience in a 5 Star rated establishment and Executive Butler is a minimum consideration requirement.
Duties:
• Supervising in-house projects
• Overseeing of the day to day tasks and operations of the home
• Managing household bills and administrative duties
• Running errands and performing necessary tasks
• Supervision of other household staff, such as housekeepers, private chefs, nannies, maintenance teams and drivers
• Ensure Security at the home is always in working order and that the Security Guards are always alert and doing their job to their best ability
• Recon expenditure of the house
• Oversees the general operation of the home
• Scheduling home maintenance and repair work
• Responsibilities of planning, organizing and coordinating events, including birthday parties, business meetings and formal events
• Managing household calendars and schedules
• Arranging appointments, scheduling and supervising home maintenance projects
• Completing any other requested administrative tasks
• Understanding of food and beverages with experience in fine dining
• Able to understand instruction and action accordingly
• Able to act as a Host when and if requested;
• Be prepared to travel with the employer from time to time and act as House Manager and or Personal Assistant
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate well with high profile clients and guests
• Demonstrate the art of Butler service
Minimum requirements:
• High School Graduate
• Certification in Estate Management and Butler qualification.
• Hotel / Hospitality Qualification
Personality and behavioral traits:
• Flexibility
• Professional yet approachable
• Adaptability
• Ability to multitask
• Good judgment skills
• Good management skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Stress tolerance
• High energy level
• Efficient and takes initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage a team
• High level of confidentiality
Please forward a up to date CV, recent photo, certificates and written references