BUTLER FOR YOU is delighted to recruit an experienced Senior Housekeeper / Residence Operations Supervisor for a high-profile private family in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced female housekeeping professional with a strong background in UHNW private households, prestigious private residences, private estates or royal households.
The successful candidate will oversee housekeeping standards and day-to-day residence operations across the family’s private residences in multiple private residences in Sharjah and other locations within the UAE.
The Position
Working closely with the family’s Administration Office, you will be responsible for ensuring that all residences are maintained and presented to an exceptional standard at all times.
Your responsibilities will include:
● Supervising and coordinating housekeeping teams across several private residences
● Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and household organisation
● Preparing staff rotas, monitoring attendance and coordinating staff cover
● Training, coaching and supervising multicultural household teams
● Overseeing laundry, guest rooms, majlis areas, staff areas, storage and household supplies
● Conducting regular residence inspections and quality-control checks
● Coordinating maintenance, repairs and approved external service providers
● Managing household inventories, linen, uniforms, equipment and supplies
● Supporting VIP visits, receptions, family events and special requirements
● Coordinating staff travel arrangements, visas and documentation when accompanying the family internationally
● Liaising closely with the Administration Office regarding staffing, maintenance, procurement and operational matters
The position requires flexibility to work between the family’s residences across multiple private residences in Sharjah and other locations within the UAE, depending on the family’s movements and operational requirements.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a polished, discreet and highly organised senior housekeeping professional who is accustomed to working within demanding and confidential private environments.
Essential requirements:
● Female candidate
● Previous senior housekeeping experience within a UHNW/high-profile private household, private estate or royal residence
● Proven experience supervising and training household staff
● Excellent knowledge of luxury housekeeping, laundry, hygiene, guest service and residence presentation
● Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
● Excellent English; Arabic would be an advantage
● Highly discreet, flexible and professional
● Willingness to work across several residences and adapt to changing schedules
● Non-smoker
● Must not consume alcohol or alcoholic beverages
Package & Benefits
The position offers an attractive employment package including:
● Free family villa accommodation, including water and electricity
● Meals during working hours
● UAE employment visa and residence permit
● Medical insurance
● 40 days’ annual leave per calendar year
● One return flight per year to the employee’s home country
● Transportation between the provided accommodation and workplace
● One day off per week
Please note that no separate public holidays are provided. Annual leave dates require prior approval and must remain flexible according to the family’s operational requirements.
How to Apply
Experienced candidates who meet all of the above requirements are invited to apply with:
● An up-to-date CV with recent photograph
● Current location and nationality
● Details of relevant private household / royal household experience
● Number of staff previously supervised
● Current or most recent position
● Expected salary
● Availability to start
● References, where available
Please only apply if you are a non-smoker and do not consume alcohol, as these are essential requirements of the employer.
BUTLER FOR YOU®
International Household Staff Recruitment
Serving Since 2007
