Vip Palace Manager

3 months ago


Doha, Qatar RGHH Full time

The Palace Manager is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and administration of the day-to-day operations of a palace or private residence. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with exceptional leadership skills, capable of maintaining the highest standards of service, discretion, and confidentiality. The Palace Manager will ensure that the property runs smoothly, efficiently, and that the staff delivers a high level of service to meet the needs and expectations of the principal and guests.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Staff Management**: Oversee and manage a team of household staff, including butlers, housekeepers, chefs, gardeners, security, and chauffeurs. Ensure high standards of service and conduct regular performance reviews.
- **Operations & Maintenance**: Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of the property and all facilities, including scheduling routine maintenance, repairs, and ensuring cleanliness and orderliness.
- **Event Coordination**: Plan and manage events, formal dinners, and other gatherings. Coordinate with external vendors, caterers, and suppliers to ensure smooth event execution.
- **Budget Management**: Manage the household budget, including expenses for utilities, supplies, staff salaries, and services. Ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising service quality.
- **Inventory Management**: Oversee the purchase, inventory, and storage of household supplies, food, and beverages. Ensure stock levels are maintained at appropriate levels.
- **Security Management**: Work closely with the security team to ensure the safety and security of the property, the principal, and guests. Implement and oversee security protocols.
- **Guest Services**: Ensure the highest level of hospitality for the principal and guests, including personalized services, travel arrangements, and special requests.
- **Property Presentation**: Maintain the aesthetic appeal of the palace, ensuring that all areas are clean, organized, and visually appealing.
- **Health & Safety**: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure that standards are being met.
- **Confidentiality**: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the principal’s personal, family, and business affairs.

**Key Skills & Qualifications**:

- Proven experience as a Palace Manager, Estate Manager, or similar role in a luxury residence or high-end hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, train, and motivate staff.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
- Financial acumen with experience in managing budgets and household accounts.
- Discretion and a strong sense of privacy and confidentiality.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Knowledge of household management software and tools.
- Experience working in royal, VIP, or high-net-worth households.
- Fluency in multiple languages.

**Working Conditions**:

- Flexibility to work long hours, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Some travel may be required.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR5,000.00 - QAR7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Can you describe your experience managing a luxury residence or similar high-end property? What were your main responsibilities?

Have you previously managed a team of household staff? If so, what were the roles and sizes of the teams you supervised?

How do you typically ensure the seamless day-to-day operations of a residence? What methods do you use to anticipate and prevent issues with household maintenance?
Can you share an example of a time when you had to handle a major maintenance or operational issue? How did you address it?

Describe an event you managed in your previous role. What was involved, and how did you ensure its success?
How do you approach guest services to ensure a high level of hospitality? Can you provide an example of how you personalized a guest’s experience?

How do you work with security teams to ensure the safety of a residence and its residents?



  • Doha, Qatar People Dynamics Full time

    Honest, punctual and always maintains a good working attitude; - Maintains confidentiality of passenger’s information and travel routes; - Willing to work long hours including weekends and public holidays; - Well versed with routes around Doha; - Responsible for the upkeep of the car i.e. to ensure the car (interior and exterior) is clean, tidy and well...


  • Doha, Qatar Educated Households Full time

    We are currently seeking a supremely-experienced Palace Manager with premium experience in the Middle East, endowed with a high-end F&B background, to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy VIP family in Doha, Qatar, reporting to the Family Office, HR and/or to the female Principal. The Palace Manager sought will take control of the smooth running of...


  • Doha, Qatar Hutchinsons Domestic Staff Full time

    **HEAD BUTLER/ASSISTANT PALACE MANAGER** **Doha, Qatar**Essential requirements: Extensive experience in a formal VIP household as a senior butler. Management or supervisory experience.** **Ability to take control of all areas in the absence of the palace manager.** Prepare and manage rotas for staff in housekeeping, F&B service, laundry and also...

  • Palace Manager

    7 months ago


    Doha, Qatar WLL Full time

    ONLY FEMALES, Palace Manager to manage and assist any special needs for Qatari Palace Pay: QAR8,000.00 - QAR9,000.00 per month **Experience**: - Manager: 5 years (preferred)


  • Doha, Qatar People Dynamics Full time

    Ensure that all residents’ wardrobes and clothing drawers are kept clean, neat and tidy; - To implement and maintain cleaning schedules for the entire palace and ensure that they are adhered too; - To attend resident/relative meetings whenever possible; - To ensure cleaning of all areas of the home are to the highest standard, including grounds; -...

  • Palace Manager

    7 months ago


    Doha, Qatar WLL Full time

    Female, Palace Manager to manage and assist any special needs for Qatari Palace **Salary**: QAR8,000.00 - QAR9,000.00 per month **Experience**: - Manager: 5 years (preferred) Ability to Commute: - Doha (required) Ability to Relocate: - Doha: Relocate before starting work (required)

  • Palace Butler

    2 weeks ago


    Doha, Qatar People Dynamics Full time

    Ensuring that cleaning and household chores are completed. - Answering telephonic and written communications on behalf of the employer. - Greeting guests in a professional manner upon their arrival. - Coordinating the maintenance and preservation of the estate's artworks, antiques, and silverware. - Assisting with the management of important assets,...


  • Doha, Qatar People Dynamics Full time

    Keeping facilities and common areas clean and maintained. - Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors. - Cleaning and stocking restrooms. - Cleaning up spills with appropriate equipment. - Notifying managers of necessary repairs. - Collecting and disposing of trash. - Assisting guests when necessary. - Keeping the linen room stocked. - Properly cleaning...

  • Vip House Manager

    8 months ago


    Doha, Qatar WLL Full time

    (ONLY FEMALE)S, Palace Manager to manage and assist any special needs for Qatari Palace Pay: QAR8,000.00 - QAR9,000.00 per month **Experience**: - Manager: 5 years (preferred)

  • Finance Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Doha, Qatar Barzan Palace Full time

    Barzan Palace Contracting & Cleaning is hiring an finance manager **Requirements**: - A minimum of 5 years experience as a finance manager in Doha. - Bachelor degree in finance/accounting - Fluent in English. **Job description**: - Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data. - Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss...

  • Palace Manager

    1 day ago


    Doha, Qatar Seasoned Recruitment Full time

    Palace Manager Qatar Female Between 40 and 50 years of age Benefits plus family status Roles and Responsibilities Keep the day-to-day operations of the house running smoothly. Planned, coordinate, and helps for today’s busy families. Responsible for overseeing the general operations of the house. Standards Setting & Household Procedures - Household...

  • Events Coordinator

    1 week ago


    Doha, Qatar Barzan Palace Full time

    Barzan Palace is recruiting an Arabic speaking Female to coordinates events and manage hospitality tasks. **Job description**: - Managing clients orders, - Coordinating between staff members, - Supervising and organizing events, - Preparing monthly sales reports, - Supervising staff during events, - Receiving and making phone...

  • Accountant - Male

    2 weeks ago


    Doha, Qatar Barzan Palace Full time

    Barzan Palace Contracting & Cleaning is hiring an accountant. **Requirements**: - A minimum of 3 years experience in Doha. - Bachelor degree in accounting. - Fluent in English. **Job description**: - Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data. - Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc. - Maintaining...


  • Doha, Qatar Qatar Airways Full time

    As a VIP & Premium Care Manager, you will be responsible to lead a team of high-performance individuals and support the Qatar Airways service proposition through the delivery of positive and immediate service recovery to premium and VIP disrupted passengers. You will oversee the delivery of an enterprise-wide plan for Service Recovery that consistently...


  • Doha, Qatar Tyne Recruitment Full time

    **Position: Beautician** **Job Highlights**: - Salary: QAR 3,000 per month - Accommodation and Transportation provided - NOC (No Objection Certificate) required for sponsorship transfer **Responsibilities**: - **VIP Beauty Services**: - Provide personalized beauty services to meet the unique needs of a VIP family. - **Client Relationship**: - Establish...

  • Waiter

    2 weeks ago


    Doha, Qatar Al Fardan Jewellry Full time

    **Roles and Responsibilities** Provide excellent food and beverage service to family members and guests on normal meal times and palace functions. - Carry trays with food, drinks and dishes to and from the kitchen as well as serve beverages and other food items when required - Ensure efficient and effective operations at all times to the complete...


  • Doha, Qatar Al Fardan Full time

    **-Female** **Philippines Nationality** only. - Must have prior experience in a 5 or 4-star hotel or in VIP or Palace. - Experience in the middle east would be an advantage - Experience in dealing with VIPs is highly desirable - Must have pleasing personality, confident and can communicate well in English - At least 157cm (5’2). **Salary**: QAR1,800.00...

  • Waiter

    7 months ago


    Doha, Qatar Al Fardan Jewellry Full time

    **Roles and Responsibilities** Provide excellent food and beverage service to family members and guests on normal meal times and palace functions. - Carry trays with food, drinks and dishes to and from the kitchen as well as serve beverages and other food items when required - Ensure efficient and effective operations at all times to the complete...

  • Waiter

    7 months ago


    Doha, Qatar Al Fardan Jewellry Full time

    Provide excellent food and beverage service to family members and guests on normal meal times and palace functions. - Carry trays with food, drinks and dishes to and from the kitchen as well as serve beverages and other food items when required - Ensure efficient and effective operations at all times to the complete satisfactions of client and guests and...

  • Waitress

    1 day ago


    Doha, Qatar Al Fardan Jewellry Full time

    Provide excellent food and beverage service to family members and guests on normal meal times and palace functions. - Carry trays with food, drinks and dishes to and from the kitchen as well as serve beverages and other food items when required - Ensure efficient and effective operations at all times to the complete satisfactions of client and guests and...