Private Assets and Estate Manager
About the job
- A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in a similar Estate Manager, Household Manager, or Private Assets Manager role, ideally with combined residence and yacht interior exposure.
- A proven track record working directly with UHNW/VIP families in a private household or superyacht environment.
- Experience managing multiple properties across different countries; UK and UAE experience is strongly preferred.
- Impeccable presentation, discretion, and references from previous principals.
- Strong staff management, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.
- Flexible and willing to travel between London, Dubai, and the yacht's location as required.
- Fluent English is required.
- Oversee daily operations of the private residences in London and Dubai and the interior of the 106m yacht, ensuring high standards of maintenance, cleanliness, and service.
- Manage, train, and supervise household and yacht interior staff, fostering a culture of excellence, discretion, and professionalism.
- Coordinate with external contractors, vendors, and service providers across the residences and yacht to deliver high-quality, reliable service.
- Develop and manage budgets, procurement, and inventories across all properties and the yacht interior.
- Implement and maintain health, safety, and security protocols compliant with legal and industry standards, including relevant yacht interior standard operating procedures.
- Apply 5-star hotel management experience to improve the day-to-day guest and resident experience and service delivery standards across the portfolio.
- Plan and execute private events and gatherings at the residences or aboard the yacht, ensuring smooth hospitality and logistics.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion in interactions with the family, guests, and staff.
- Act as the primary point of contact for residence and yacht interior matters, coordinating with the Owner's Representative and other private asset stakeholders.
- A yacht interior management background, such as Chief Stewardess or Interior Manager, is highly desirable.
- Additional languages are an advantage.
About the company
AHS is a full-service integrator of automated fulfillment and distribution systems, serving 3PL providers, eCommerce, retail, wholesale, food and beverage, and healthcare. It designs and implements warehouse operations using automated equipment, software, and controls to streamline picking, packing, and shipping. As a division of Hy-Tek Material Handling, AHS leverages decades of experience and strong partner relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions that connect people, processes, and technology. What sets AHS apart is its long track record (45 years), deep cross-industry expertise, and commitment to meeting and exceeding customer expectations through collaborative implementation and reliable service. Its goal is to help clients improve efficiency, accuracy, and throughput in their fulfillment and distribution operations.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Erlanger, Kentucky
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AHS signed U Phu Quoc on 2 February 2026, adding a 2029 beachfront resort.
- AHS added Lang Co Beach Resort in Vietnam on 5 June 2026, expanding its pipeline.
- AHS reported new Egypt and Thailand leadership appointments in August 2026, signaling active regional scaling.
What critics are saying
- AHS lacks public financial disclosure, making 2026 cash generation and leverage impossible to verify.
- Hotel openings in Phu Quoc for 2029 and Egypt in 2026 create execution risk.
- AHS depends on third-party owners; deal slippage or owner distress can quickly cancel growth.
What makes AHS unique
- Absolute Hotel Services uses an asset-light management and branding model across Asia, MEA, and India.
- AHS launched Absolute Culinary Collective on 3 December 2025 to differentiate hotel dining.
- AHS keeps promoting internal operators like Wayne Woods and Napan J. Khumbute during expansion.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours