Event Manager cum House & Estate Manager

About the role

Mohinani Group is hiring an Event Manager cum House & Estate Manager for its Arabella business unit in Accra. The role covers the Chairman's Residence and the Arabella Estate, ensuring high standards of hospitality and maintenance, managing staff and vendors, and organizing corporate and private events.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and upkeep of the Chairman's residence, supervise residence staff (housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance, gardening, drivers), manage household inventories and supplies, and arrange hospitality for guests and dignitaries.
• Plan, organize and run corporate events, dinners, cultural evenings and private gatherings, coordinating caterers, decorators and suppliers, and keeping an event calendar.
• Manage estate operations, maintenance, landscaping and facility management, coordinate with security teams, supervise estate staff and contractors, and handle estate expenses, vendor contracts and budgets.
• Prepare and monitor operational budgets, maintain records of expenditures, staff rosters and payments, and act as liaison between the Chairman's Office, suppliers and internal departments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Event Management or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in high-end hospitality, luxury residence management or estate administration, preferably with corporate or expatriate households.
• Proven experience in event management, facility coordination, vendor supervision, housekeeping, F&B coordination and maintenance management.
• Experience in Ghana or West Africa is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Vendor management and contract negotiation.
• Ability to manage operational budgets and handle procurement and cost optimization.
• Excellent organization, leadership, communication and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends.

What we offer

• Competitive, non-taxable salary paid in dollars quarterly, with an annual performance bonus at management discretion.
• Rent-free furnished shared accommodation and a company car with fuel for official use.
• One month vacation pay after 12 months of service, medical coverage in Ghana and airfare after 24 months.