Job Details
Reporting to the Facilities Manager and Operations, the House Manager has a key role in managing and executing meetings and events in consultation with the Facilities team, including working breakfasts, seated lunches and AGMs.
Applications from suitably qualified ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army) will be particularly relevant for this position.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Planning and executing meetings and events as instructed and in consultation with the Facilities team, including working breakfasts, seated lunches and AGMs
Ensuring all meeting rooms, dining room, library, are maintained to the utmost standard, set up in advance of any meeting and equipment within each space is in working order
Personally greeting, assisting and looking after visitors and meeting rooms users (from arrival until departure); developing his/her knowledge about regular visitor’s history and understanding of their specific requirements (i.e. food and beverages, AV)
Deploying, instructing and supervising the Butler; briefing and supervising external/agency staff (waiters, cleaners) when required
Formal table service and service of drinks; delivery will vary from service of teas/coffees, to lunches and occasional dinners (plated service, buffets, canapé parties depending on meeting/event format)
Participating in the appointment of private chef(s) when required and ensuring punctual and successful food delivery
Purchasing and managing all consumables (drinks, coffee, tea, dry goods) to include special care of the wine cellar and general stationery
Responsible for the pantry housekeeping
Supporting the housekeeping department in the upkeep of the communal areas (incl. toilets, staircase, etc.) to guarantee immaculate condition of such areas at all time
Assisting in the audio visual equipment set up of the meeting space
Overseeing the condition and care of the Company artefacts, interior decoration, fine china (i.e. cleaning of silver and care of fine antiques and art)
Essential skills:
Excellent communication and social skills
Enthusiastic, highly motivated, committed and loyal member of any team
Highly organised with excellent time management
Previous experience as a Mess Manager, Wardroom Manager, or Event Manager
Broad knowledge of household items and their care
Very resourceful, quickly learns the how and where to get things done in the local area
Supervisory skills for outside contractors and other staff
Flexible and adaptable to the Company standards and desires
Eye for detail, highly polished appearance and grooming
Interested applicants will be expected to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted.
This job is no longer available for new applications.
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