House Manager

House Manager | Private Household | Sandton Kendrick Recruitment is looking for an exceptional House Manager to join a high-profile private household. We are seeking a polished, discreet hospitality professional ready to transition from luxury hotel or lodge operations into a premium private-household leadership role, with long-term growth potential.

Salary: R15,500 with growth potential Location: Sandton, South Africa Property Type: Private Household Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day running of the private residence Manage household staff, schedules, standards, and service delivery Coordinate housekeeping, F&B, events, and guest requirements Ensure exceptional five-star-plus standards across the household Manage suppliers, stock, household logistics, and operational requirements Assist with travel planning and arrangements for the principals Support and accompany the principal’s wife when required Anticipate needs and manage requests with absolute discretion Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times Requirements Hospitality Management qualification from a recognised hotel school 3–5 years’ experience in a 5-star-plus boutique hotel or luxury lodge Cross-departmental experience across housekeeping, F&B, and events Previous supervisory or management-level experience essential Confident operating to exceptional luxury service standards Multilingual advantageous Valid driver’s licence and passport essential Strong references and impeccable professional track record The Ideal Candidate A rising hospitality professional with genuine leadership potential — not a finished GM, but someone ambitious, polished, highly organised, and eager to build a long-term career within an UHNW private household.

Only candidates whose skills, experience, and career history closely align with the requirements will be considered.