Job Title:                   Executive House Manager - Nigeria

Industry:                    Real Estate

Location:                     Nigeria

Salary:                       Competitive Salary Package + Benefits

Job Purpose:

We are conducting a confidential search for an Executive House Manager to lead and steward the operations of a large, high-end private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, owned by a globally renowned African business leader. This role is a hands-on leadership position with full operational responsibility for the estate including stewarding, banqueting, housekeeping, and guest services.

The successful candidate will “own the house” ensuring every aspect functions seamlessly and at a world-class standard. They will lead a team of stewards, cleaners, and the banquet manager, with all service departments reporting directly to them.

This role suits a mature professional with deep experience managing private estates or ambassadorial residences for UHNW families. Prior experience in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, or luxury destinations is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

Estate Oversight & Daily Operations

• Full oversight of all daily estate operations.
• Oversee all residential and recreational facilities including private quarters, guest wings, entertainment areas, gym/spa, banqueting zones, and service quarters.
• Lead estate logistics, cleanliness standards, interior presentation, and household systems (utilities, smart technology, security).
• Maintain daily readiness for both private use and high-level entertaining.
• Lead stewarding, cleaning, banqueting, and domestic staff to deliver top-tier service.
• Maintain high standards of hospitality, readiness, and discretion across the home.
• Act as the principal’s trusted lead for all internal estate matters.
• Ensure the home operates like a private five-star hotel immaculate, efficient, and guest-ready at all times.

Staff Leadership & Culture

• Lead and manage domestic staff including chefs, stewards, drivers, housekeepers, gardeners, and lifestyle service teams.
• Set standards of performance, service culture, and appearance aligned with international private service excellence.
• Implement structured onboarding, regular training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Lifestyle & Guest Management

• Coordinate and deliver luxury hospitality services for high-level guests, private functions, and impromptu hosting.
• Partner with event planners, caterers, and vendors for seamless delivery of private dinners, family gatherings, or formal receptions.

Administrative & Financial Oversight

• Manage household budgets, expense tracking, and vendor payments.
• Prepare reports for the principal; manage inventories, procurement, and vendor SLAs.
• Liaise with security and property maintenance for preventive and emergency readiness.

Privacy, Protocol & Discretion

• Maintain the utmost discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Implement privacy protocols, guest access procedures, and crisis communication preparedness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years in senior household/estate management roles.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree (hospitality, business administration, or related field preferred). Or equivalent
• Additional training or certification in household management, hospitality, or etiquette is a plus.
• Prior exposure to managing multi-functional luxury residences private quarters, guest wings, events spaces).
• Proven leadership of stewarding and banqueting teams.
• Used to working with UHNWIs and delivering exceptional private service.
• Reports to the Property Manager. /Principal

Preferred Background:

• Expatriate or globally trained private estate manager.
• Discreet, composed, and emotionally intelligent
• Hospitality or estate management degree and/or formal private ousehold certifications.

Personality: Loyal, polished, proactive, high attention to detail, service- led

Attractive compensation package based on experience and benchmark for role.