Job Title: Palace Manager
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: FullTime
Job Description
We are seeking a highly professional and experienced Palace Manager to oversee and manage the daily operations of a private residence. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth functioning of the property, manage staff, maintain high hospitality standards, coordinate services, and uphold the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
The Palace Manager will work closely with the owner/executive management to ensure all requirements and expectations of the residence are met with precision and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all daily palace operations.
- Supervise household staff (housekeepers, chefs, drivers, security, maintenance, etc.).
- Create schedules and monitor staff performance and discipline.
- Ensure exceptional standards of cleanliness, hospitality, and guest service.
- Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Oversee all maintenance activities, both preventive and emergency.
- Manage household budgets, expenses, and purchasing.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and manage private matters discreetly.
- Coordinate inhouse events, gatherings, and special occasions.
- Ensure all facilities, equipment, and supplies are well managed and maintained.
- Attend to the daily needs of the family and ensure operational readiness.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in palace/estate management, luxury villas, or 5star hotels.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of housekeeping, maintenance, and hospitality operations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to multitask and handle pressure.
- Fluent in Arabic; good command of English preferred.
- Strong organizational and problemsolving skills.
- Experience dealing with VIP environments is a plus.
