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A property portfolio company seeks a private household manager meeting the following specifications. Specifications:- Matric & Tertiary qualification Lanseria Residence + Two Sandton Properties • Run the day-to-day operation of the Lanseria home to a consistently high, five-star-influenced standard. • From the outset, oversee staffing and standards across the two Sandton properties as well — coordinating housekeeping and domestic staff across all three initial sites. • Deliver butler-style service for the family and guests: table and beverage service, hosting support for private dinners and events. • Supervise housekeeping and domestic staff across the Lanseria and Sandton properties — rosters, standards, training and inspections — and maintain back-of-house systems. • Support and progressively take on kitchen coordination: menu planning, sourcing and food/beverage standards; cook to a good standard when required. • Maintain household inventories, manage day-to-day suppliers, and keep accurate petty-cash and expense records. • Uphold absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times. Extend to Portfolio Oversight • Begin coordinating staffing and maintenance for four of RSA properties, under the Principal's guidance: contractor liaison, quotes, and oversight of works. • Conduct site visits and condition inspections; produce simple written reports and budgets. • Support recruitment, induction and supervision of domestic and grounds staff across sites, learning sound labour-law practice. • Take on cross-border coordination for the SADC properties as confidence and knowledge develop. Experience & Qualifications • Minimum ~3 years' experience in a premium / luxury hospitality environment (5-star hotel, boutique lodge, fine-dining or private household). • Some exposure to discerning, high-net-worth guests and the standards they expect. • Valid driver's licence • Relevant hospitality qualification or training an advantage, but attitude and aptitude weigh equally. Attributes • High potential and a genuine appetite to learn and grow — this is the primary quality sought. • Multilingual: fluent English essential; Zulu and further languages welcome. • Multi-skilled and adaptable; able to juggle service, supervision and administrative tasks. • Well-presented, articulate and quick to absorb refined service etiquette. • Organised, proactive, reliable and detail-oriented. • Trustworthy and discreet, with sound judgement and a clean criminal and credit record. • Contactable references; coachable temperament and a strong work ethic. Drivers licence ESSENTIAL Live in or Live out: Optional. Only candidates with the specific experience outlined above should apply. o Submit an updated CV , starting with your current position, and include a recent headshot taken within the past six months. o By applying, candidates agree to provide any additional information requested by Hospitality Exchange within 24 hours, including contact details for two or three recent direct superiors, (excluding the current employer), and consent for reference checks. o The following checks will apply for shortlisted candidates: Credit & Fraud Checks, Criminal Checks And South African ID Verification as only South African Nationals will be considered
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