Household Manager
Must-have:AI
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee full household operations, ensuring the residence runs smoothly and efficiently at all times
- Coordinate day-to-day schedules for family members (school runs, activities, tutoring, medical appointments, etc.)
- Plan and coordinate day-to-day travel logistics for the family, including flights, itineraries, visas, and ground transportation
- Liaise with and supervise household staff (drivers, housekeepers, nannies, etc.), ensuring smooth coordination across the household team
- Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers (contractors, maintenance, event planners, suppliers)
- Handle ad hoc personal errands and requests for the Principal and family members as needed
- Maintain household budgets, expense tracking, and vendor invoicing where required
- Act as a trusted point of contact for the household, exercising sound judgement and complete confidentiality on all family matters
- Anticipate household and family needs proactively, resolving issues before they escalate
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar household management capacity; candidates with strong Hotel Concierge backgrounds will also be considered
- Proven track record managing complex schedules, multi-destination travel logistics, and household operations
- Excellent team management skills and a people-oriented personality, with the ability to build good relationships with household staff and vendors
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising strong judgement and prioritisation
- Impeccable discretion and ability to handle sensitive, private family matters with the utmost confidentiality
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise comfortably with household staff, vendors, and family members of all ages
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond calmly to last-minute changes or urgent requests
- Comfortable working closely within a private residence environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Comfortable adapting to new productivity tools and AI-assisted platforms (e.g. Claude Cowork)
- Experience building automated workflows to streamline repetitive tasks is an advantage
- Fluent in English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively with the Principal and household
EA License Name & License Number: SMTP Consult Pte. Ltd. (23C1754) EA Personnel Name & Registration Number: Toh Qiu Wei (R23116260)