Household Manager

Company Overview

Wenet SGP Pte Ltd is an enterprise management consulting firm headquartered in Taipei, with offices in the United States, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore. We provide services in branding, marketing, management consulting, talent development, and specialised advisory services.

Job Summary

The Household Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of a private household, including household administration, staff supervision, facilities maintenance, procurement, travel arrangements, and household documentation to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage household schedules, appointments, bills, payments, records, errands, and other administrative tasks to ensure timely and accurate household operations.
• Supervise and coordinate household staff by planning work schedules, managing manpower, and overseeing daily routines.
• Monitor household inventory levels and arrange replenishment of essential supplies.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance, repairs, cleaning, pest control, renovation works, and other facilities-related activities.
• Liaise with building management, landlords, contractors, vendors, and service providers on household operational requirements.
• Source vendors and household items by obtaining quotations, preparing comparisons, and coordinating purchases, deliveries, and installations.
• Support household events, private functions, travel arrangements, transportation, accommodation, and related logistics.
• Maintain household records, including vendor lists, maintenance history, equipment manuals, inventory lists, SOPs, and operational checklists.
• Ensure the residence meets appropriate standards of cleanliness, safety, functionality, and presentation.
• Perform other ad-hoc household and personal support duties as required.

Preferred Competencies and Qualifications

• Experience as a Household Manager, Estate Manager, Personal Assistant, Butler, or similar role in a private household or service environment.
• Experience supervising household staff and coordinating contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Strong organisational, coordination, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
• Hands-on, resourceful, service-oriented, and adaptable to changing household requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Mandarin and read and write Chinese, as the role requires regular communication with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and handling Chinese-language instructions, correspondence, and documentation