House Manager

Discreet, highly professional House Manager required to oversee all operational, administrative and hospitality needs for a private High Net Worth family residence in Cannes. You will be the family’s primary on-site point of contact, ensuring flawless service, privacy and five-star household standards.

Responsibilities:

• Full household management: staffing, schedules, training, performance oversight of house staff (housekeepers, chauffeurs, chefs, gardeners, security).
• Property and estate maintenance: coordinated preventive maintenance, repairs, inventories, purchasing and upgrade projects.
• Hospitality & events: plan and run private dinners, guest stays, small to medium events; liaise with caterers, florists, vendors.
• Financial & administrative: manage household budgets, invoices, vendor contracts and record-keeping.
• Security & confidentiality: enforce access controls, staff vetting, and strict discretion in all matters.
• Ad hoc high-level errands and family support as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a House Manager, Estate Manager or Head of Household for private HNW/UHNW families or luxury residences.
• Proven staff management and vendor-relations experience.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Fluent English, French and/or another language desirable.
• High standards of presentation, service orientation and cultural sensitivity.
• Confident with household systems, basic property maintenance knowledge and MS Office.
• Clean driving licence, vehicule will be provided.
• Exceptional references and ability to pass background checks.

Salary: TBD

Days: 6 days/week