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.