The position of House Manager is one of esteemed stature within a traditional household, bringing with it ultimate responsibility and often full accountability for the management of the house. Frequently the most senior role in the staff hierarchy, the House Manager is responsible for the every day running of often more than one residence. An experienced House Manager should exhibit managerial qualities of highly professional standards. The role demands excellence in organisational and operational skills. The House Manager should have an extremely diverse knowledge basis and competencies with staff management and training, development of household standards and protocols, financial accounts and budgeting, household inventories and supply control, planning of formal entertainment and business schedules, and all other household responsibilities that would ensure for the smooth running of any given establishment. Reporting directly to the employer, a House Manager is an invaluable asset to any busy household. Excellent recommendations and vast previous experience is quintessential.