Prestige People
Location: Cairo, Egypt (with seasonal travel to the North Coast during July & August)
Schedule: Full-time (flexibility required)
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Accommodation: To be discussed
Travel: Seasonal internal travel within Egypt
Contract: Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Prestige People is delighted to present an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and highly professional House Manager to join a private household based within a gated compound in Cairo, Egypt.
This is a senior household management position overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of a substantial private villa, supporting a busy family environment with multiple household staff already in place.
The household includes a live-in cleaner, live-in butler, two drivers, and a porter. The principals are seeking a structured and capable House Manager who can introduce professional systems, improve operational standards, and act as the central point of coordination between the family and household team.
This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, experience within high-standard private households, and the ability to train and develop existing staff to a more refined level of service and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
Household & Staff Management
- Managing the day-to-day operations of a large private villa
- Overseeing and coordinating all household staff
- Creating structured schedules, rotas, and operational systems
- Acting as the primary liaison between the principals and staff team
- Ensuring the household operates efficiently and professionally
Staff Training & Service Standards
- Training staff on household etiquette and professional service standards
- Implementing procedures for presentation, service, and behaviour within the home
- Developing service standards for formal dinners, events, and entertaining
- Ensuring consistency and accountability across the household team
Event & Operational Coordination
- Preparing the household for dinners, guests, and events
- Ensuring all operational details are managed seamlessly
- Supporting smooth day-to-day logistics across the property
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a House Manager within private households
- Strong leadership and staff management capability
- Experience training household staff to high service standards
- Highly organised and operationally minded
- Professional, discreet, and proactive
- Confident implementing systems and structure from the ground up
- Comfortable working within a busy family environment
- Flexible and adaptable to changing household needs
Previous experience within UHNW or formal households is highly advantageous.
Household Overview
- Large private villa within a gated compound
- Approx. 5 bedrooms with extensive outdoor areas and swimming pool
- Two family dogs
- Existing household team already in place
- Family members frequently visiting and staying within the residence
What Is Offered
- Long-term opportunity within a private household
- Professional and stable working environment
- Opportunity to build and develop household systems and standards
- Seasonal travel within Egypt during summer months
Application
Please send your CV and references to:
info@prestige-people.com
Quote: House Manager – Cairo