Job Description

Job Title:

House Manager - Housekeeping & Residential Operations

Location:

South Kolkata

Employment Type:

Full-time

Reporting To:

Managing Director / Family Office

Position Overview

The House Manager (Housekeeping-Focused) will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene, order, and presentation at the Director's residence. This role is heavily oriented towards housekeeping supervision, daily upkeep, staff management, and quality control across all living and guest areas.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in residential housekeeping management, strong attention to detail, and the ability to enforce high standards consistently while coordinating with domestic staff and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Housekeeping Operations & Quality Control (Primary Focus)

Ensure daily cleanliness, hygiene, and organization of all residential areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, living spaces, kitchen, dining areas, balconies, and storage areas. Develop and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly housekeeping schedules. Conduct regular inspections to ensure hotel-level cleanliness standards are met. Ensure proper use of cleaning materials, chemicals, equipment, and supplies. Maintain hygiene standards for high-touch areas, furnishings, upholstery, wardrobes, and fixtures. Ensure seasonal deep cleaning, pest control coordination, and sanitization activities.

2. Supervision of Housekeeping Staff

Supervise daily activities of housekeeping staff (cleaners, helpers, domestic support staff). Assign duties, monitor work quality, and ensure discipline and punctuality. Train staff on correct cleaning methods, hygiene protocols, and safe handling of equipment. Manage attendance, weekly offs, leaves, and replacement arrangements. Ensure respectful conduct, confidentiality, and professional behavior from all household staff.

3. Linen, Laundry & Wardrobe Management

Oversee laundering, ironing, storage, and rotation of linens, towels, curtains, and soft furnishings. Ensure proper care of wardrobes, shoes, accessories, and storage spaces. Maintain inventory of linen, cleaning supplies, and consumables. Coordinate dry-cleaning and special garment care with vendors when required.

4. Kitchen & Dining Area Hygiene Oversight

Ensure kitchen, pantry, and dining areas are maintained as per hygiene and safety standards. Coordinate with cook and kitchen helpers to ensure cleanliness before and after meal preparation. Monitor storage of groceries, utensils, appliances, and waste disposal. Ensure pest-free, organized, and sanitized kitchen operations.

5. Vendor & Service Coordination (Housekeeping-Related

)

Coordinate with vendors for housekeeping supplies, pest control, deep cleaning, upholstery cleaning, and maintenance services. Supervise external housekeeping-related work and ensure timely completion. Maintain a vendor contact list and track service quality.

6. Inventory, Supplies & Expense Tracking

Maintain stock levels of cleaning materials, toiletries, consumables, and household essentials. Ensure timely procurement and avoid wastage or misuse. Track petty cash expenses related to housekeeping and submit reports when required.

7. Guest Readiness & Hospitality Support

Ensure guest rooms and common areas are immaculately prepared before arrivals. Coordinate housekeeping schedules around guest visits, events, or family requirements. Ensure privacy, discretion, and comfort for guests at all times.

8. Compliance, Safety & Confidentiality

Ensure safety protocols related to cleaning chemicals and equipment are followed. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding household matters and family privacy. Adhere to society rules, residential regulations, and security protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 3-6 years of experience in housekeeping supervision, residential facility management, hotel housekeeping, or premium household management. Experience in private residences, villas, guest houses, or hospitality environments preferred. Knowledge of housekeeping SOPs, hygiene standards, and staff supervision. Ability to manage multiple staff members and maintain discipline. Basic documentation and record-keeping skills.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong eye for detail and cleanliness High standards of hygiene and organization Calm, firm, and respectful leadership style Ability to train and monitor staff Reliability, discretion, and professionalism Physically active and hands-on when required

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for professionals with backgrounds such as:

Housekeeping Supervisors*
Hotel Housekeeping Executives*
Residential House Managers*
Guest House / Villa Supervisors*
Facility Assistants with strong housekeeping exposure*

Location:

South Kolkata (Full-time, on-site role)

Mandatory Form To Fill :

https://forms.gle/jCrfWtns8bzZTRi4A

Apply Now & Send Your CV To:

sales.recruitment@globsyn.edu.in

Subject:

House Manager_Your Name

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹586,982.73 per year

Benefits:

Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off
Work Location: In person