Summary
Job Title: Female Lady\'s Maid/Wardrobe Manager
Working Schedule: Full-time, Live-in or Live-out, 6 days a week
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 net per annum (based on experience)
Location: Qatar with International travel
Start Date: ASAP
A wonderful UHNW Qatari family is seeking an experienced Full-Time Female Lady\'s Maid/Wardrobe Manager to oversee the day-to-day management and care of their Female Principal. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with HNW/UHNW families and working in a formal household/palace. Exceptional skills in household management and organization are essential, as well as wardrobe management. The family seeks a candidate who works well independently, is organised, and can ensure the smooth running of the household. Flexibility with schedules and a willingness to travel is vital, as is the ability to maintain professional boundaries while being attentive and proactive in anticipating the client’s needs. The principals value long-term relationships and are seeking a candidate looking to stay with them for many years.
Duties:
- Oversee daily household operations and ensure a seamless experience for the family and guests.
- Organize, catalogue, and maintain the principal’s wardrobe, including clothing, accessories, and footwear.
- Oversee dry cleaning, laundry, and repairs, ensuring all garments are in pristine condition.
- Provide advice and assistance in styling and selecting outfits for various occasions.
- Conduct seasonal wardrobe rotations and ensure proper storage of off-season items.
- Manage and coordinate packing and unpacking for travel, ensuring all items are prepared and well-organized.
- Source and purchase new clothing and accessories as requested, keeping up with the latest fashion trends.
- Coordinate and organize the Principal\'s activities, such as leisure pursuits and entertainment events, preparing the room personally for given occasions.
- Maintain an organized and efficient household environment, ensuring all areas are neat and orderly.
- Provide attentive care and service to the Principal and guests, ensuring their comfort and needs are met during their stay.
- Accompany the principal on trips if necessary, ensuring seamless wardrobe and personal care management.
- Handle customs and logistics for transporting high-value clothing and accessories.
Ideal Candidate:
- Available at all times to assist when the family is in residence.
- Flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
- Prior formal household experience, particularly in service-oriented settings.
- Honest, discreet, and highly trustworthy with a strong sense of integrity.
- Service-oriented with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Proactive, efficient, and highly organized, able to anticipate the family’s needs.
- Willing to travel with the family to their other homes for events and coverage.
- A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- EU passport holder.
