ITALIAN AND ENGLISH-SPEAKING HOUSE MANAGER JOB
MILAN | ITALY
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Job Overview:
Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced and highly reliable House Manager to support a welcoming family of four, including two teenage children aged 14 and 16, based in the heart of Milan, Italy. The family resides in an impressive 500-square-metre private residence with four bedrooms, located in one of Milan’s well-connected residential areas, renowned for its elegant architecture, vibrant culture, and excellent amenities.
Milan offers outstanding public transport links, refined dining, and a dynamic lifestyle, making this a rewarding and stimulating environment for a professional House Manager with strong managerial experience, clear communication skills, and a dependable approach.
Working as a professional House Manager in a private family environment requires a calm, organised, and solutions-focused mindset. This role involves overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the main Milan residence, with the potential to become involved in managing an additional family property in Tuscany over time. The successful candidate will coordinate and supervise household staff, ensure the property is maintained to the highest standards, manage budgets, liaise with contractors, and provide hands-on support to the household team when required. This is a senior, trusted position suited to an individual who takes pride in responsibility, discretion, and delivering an exceptional standard of household management.
This is a live-out position based in Milan and is easily accessible by public transport, making it a convenient opportunity for candidates living locally or commuting within the city. Milan’s extensive metro, tram, and bus networks allow for straightforward daily travel to and from the property.
Our household staffing agency has been assisting professional house managers find the perfect domestic staff jobs for over a decade. We are one of the top boutique house manager agencies in the UK. If you are looking to be employed as a house manager, you have come to the right place. We will help you to find a fantastic house manager job.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the EU will be considered for this role.
Job Details:
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Working Days: Five weekdays, plus morning hours on Saturdays and Sundays
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, plus occasional paid overtime
Language: Italian and English
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Location: Milan, Italy
Starting Date: ASAP
Main duties of the Full-Time House Manager:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of a 500-square-metre private residence to an exceptionally high standard.
- Coordinating, supervising, and supporting household staff, including a live-in housekeeper cook, governess, and chauffeur.
- Overseeing staff schedules, performance, and communication to ensure efficient household operations.
- Managing and monitoring the household budget, expenses, and suppliers.
- Liaising with, sourcing, and coordinating external contractors and service providers.
- Overseeing maintenance works and ensuring property is well-maintained at all times.
- Assisting or stepping in to support the housekeeper or chauffeur when required.
- Potentially becoming involved in the management of a secondary family property in Tuscany.
- Maintaining clear communication with the principals and providing regular updates as needed.
- Ensuring discretion, reliability, and professionalism at all times.
Requirements for this Full-Time House Manager job:
- Three or more years of private house manager experience
- Two excellent checkable references
- Conversational Italian and English
- EU working permit
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