Assistant Palace Manager

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

🚀 Start Date: ASAP

💼 Package: Highly competitive, commensurate with a prestigious UHNW household

About the Role

An exceptional and rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced, discreet, and highly organised household professional to join the principal’s private staff. As the Assistant Palace Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless and flawless operation of a significant and dynamic UHNW residence.

You will be the right hand to the Senior Palace Manager, providing operational support across all aspects of the household. This role demands impeccable standards, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, formal environment where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Household & Estate Management:

Assist the Senior Manager in the day-to-day management of the palace, its grounds, and any subsidiary properties.
Oversee the household staff, including scheduling, task delegation, and supporting training to maintain the highest service standards.
Manage household inventories, including fine art, antiques, tableware, and linens.
Coordinate and supervise all internal and external maintenance, repairs, and projects, ensuring they are completed to the highest standard with minimal disruption.
Conduct daily walk-throughs to ensure the property is presented immaculately at all times.

Guest & Principal Services:

Support the planning and execution of high-level events, from intimate dinners to large-scale receptions.
Coordinate all guest services, including arrival/departure procedures, accommodation preparation, and special requests.
Work closely with the security and culinary teams to ensure a seamless and secure experience for the principal and their guests.

Administrative & Logistical Support:

Manage household calendars, schedules, and itineraries.
Assist with procurement, vendor management, and budget tracking.
Handle confidential correspondence and communication with utmost discretion.
Serve as a key point of contact for staff, vendors, and family offices in the Manager's absence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proven Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within a UHNW household, luxury hotel, or embassy.
Impeccable Discretion: Unwavering integrity and confidentiality are non-negotiable.
Leadership & People Skills: A natural leader with the ability to manage, motivate, and mentor a diverse team with professionalism and respect.
Exceptional Organiser: Meticulous attention to detail with superb organisational and time-management skills. Able to prioritise a complex workload under pressure.
Proactive & Resourceful: A forward-thinker who anticipates needs and solves problems efficiently and calmly.
Cultural Fluency: Poised, polished, and understands the protocols and expectations of a formal, international UHNW environment.
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills (MS Office); knowledge of household management systems is a plus.
Flexibility: Willingness to be on call and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.

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