Xpedient Services is a human resource management, training and consulting company. We Offer innovative seamless HR services which includes recruitment, training, organizational restructuring, HR payroll and other services that meets both individuals, small, medium and large organizational needs.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Female House Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, educated, and dedicated Female House Manager to oversee the operations of a private residential home.
The ideal candidate must have prior experience working in this same capacity within a private home, managing both the household and its staff efficiently and professionally.
This role demands a proactive, trustworthy individual with strong leadership qualities, exceptional attention to detail, and a natural ability to coordinate people and processes to ensure a smooth-running home environment.
Key Responsibilities
Household Oversight: Manage the daily operations of the household, ensuring everything runs efficiently, cleanly, and according to high standards.
Staff Supervision: Supervise all household staff including cleaners, cooks, drivers, nannies, and other support personnel; handle scheduling, discipline, and performance evaluation.
Task Planning & Coordination: Organize and implement work schedules, daily routines, family needs, and special requests from the homeowner.
Vendor Liaison: Coordinate and supervise external contractors or vendors for maintenance, repairs, deliveries, or installations.
Inventory & Supplies Management: Monitor and restock household supplies, groceries, and essentials while keeping track of inventory and avoiding waste.
Budget & Expense Tracking: Manage household budget, petty cash, and prepare expense reports for the employer.
Hospitality & Events: Prepare for and coordinate visits from guests, family events, or gatherings, ensuring hospitality standards are met.
Confidentiality: Maintain the highest level of discretion, trust, and respect for the privacy of the family
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: Minimum of HND or Bachelor's Degree. Additional training in Hospitality, Personnel Management, or Home Administration is a plus.
Mandatory Experience: Must have prior experience working as a house manager (or in a similar supervisory role) in a private residential home. Applicants without this background will not be considered.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
High emotional intelligence and discretion.
Strong multitasking and organizational ability.
Reliable, respectful, and solution-oriented.
Ability to manage a team and work under pressure.
Proficiency in basic digital tools (e.g., scheduling apps, budgeting spreadsheets).
Additional Requirements:
Female candidate as per household preference.
Neat, courteous, and professionally presented.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends when necessary.
Benefits
Competitive Salary.
Supportive and respectful work.
Application Closing Date
19th August, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a short Cover Letter outlining their experience in a residential serving to: chizimushie@xpedient.services using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only candidates with direct residential home experience will be contacted.
