THE LEADING EXCLUSIVE HOUSEHOLD STAFF RECRUITMENT AGENCY

 

Live-In Housekeeper ~ Saône-et- Loire/Burgundy

Our client is seeking a live-in housekeeper to join a small team of three who are employed at their rural property in the Burgundy region of France. The property is in a fairly isolated location therefore candidates must be happy to live a quiet, rural lifestyle. It is essential that the housekeeper is able to drive as the closest town is 10kms away and it is preferable that applicants have their own vehicle although initially one of the property cars can be made available.

Duties:

• Daily general housekeeping

• Laundry/Ironing

• Assist cook with setting/clearing tables

• Occasional informal table service

• Shopping/Errands

Requirements:

• Several years’ experience as housekeeper in 5* hotel or UHNW home

• Mature, organised, discreet and efficient

• Keen eye for detail and home presentation

• Driving license

• Experience of informal table service

• Good level of spoken French

• Flexible according to employers use of the property

• Works well with others and under the direction of the estate manager

• Likes a quiet, low-key lifestyle

 

This role offers a one bedroom apartment as accommodation and the employer is open to having a housekeeper who has a well-behaved dog as a companion. This job will suit an experienced housekeeper who has maturity and a good understanding of UHNW services; this is a permanent role therefore applicants must be prepared to make a long-term commitment to the job, candidates seeking a busy and active social life will not be well-suited.

Salary: €2k npm possibly negotiable DOE

Start date: ASAP

 

Live-Out Chef ~ St Paul de Vence ~ 1st July to 31st August

An experienced personal chef is required to provide lunch and dinner 6 days per week for a family vacationing at their villa in St Paul de Vence. The chef will also provide simple staff meals for 5/6 staff also employed at the property. In general there will be 3-7 family members staying at the villa throughout the summer with some or all having lunch and/or supper, when guests are also staying with the family there will be a maximum of 12 at mealtimes, there are no children to cook for in this group. The family will also occasionally eat in local restaurants and will also have days when they are on their yacht which is berthed locally.

Duties:

• Provide lunch and dinner for 3-12 guests

• Prepare fresh, light Mediterranean cuisines

• Provide simple staff meals for 5/6 people

• Maintain a clean, working environment/fridges etc

• Work well within a small interior team

Requirements:

• Several years prior/similar experience

• Good knowledge of Mediterranean, fresh fish and seafood dishes

• Good BBQ knowledge

• Chef must live locally

• Driver with own vehicle

• Excellent plating/presentation skills

• Speak fluent English

• Excellent references

This role does not provide accommodation therefore the chef must live within easy travelling distance of St Paul de Vence and have a positive, flexible approach. Occasionally at weekends the chef might be asked to provide a brunch instead of a lunch but in general the chef will prepare lunch and dinner for the family.  It is essential that the chef speaks a good level of English and speaks enough French to be able to shop locally for produce etc.

Salary: TBD ( Microentreprise or CDD)

Start date: 1st July

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Live-In Brigade Cook x 2 ~ Umbria/Italy ~15 June to 11 July

Two experienced brigade cooks are required to support the resident Head Chef and Second Chef at this stunning 7* Italian private estate. Applicants must have professional experience of working within a small kitchen brigade and be accustomed to catering to a high level for groups/events of up to 40. The cooks will be working split shifts 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm - from 15th June to 11th July, there is the possibility of at least one  of the cooks being booked until 25th September.

From the 15th of June until the 23rd the two cooks will get to know the property and the team and prepare for the arrival of guests on the 24 June therefore the first week will be 8 hours per day with the weekend off. From the 24 June to 10 July  the cooks will work split shifts  - 10-12hrs per day approximate times being 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm - with possibility of another day off on the 2nd July. It is essential that candidates have proven experience working within a team, are able to take and follow instruction of the Head Chef and Second Chef and that applicants have a positive, up-beat approach to their work and their colleagues.

Requirements:

• Fluent English

• Minimum of 5 yrs kitchen brigade experience

• Excellent references

• Plating portfolio of their own work

• EU passport or working rights for Italy

Shared staff apartments are available as accommodation with this role. This property is a beautiful, privately-owned estate which is regularly used to host exclusive groups and functions, they take pride in providing a very high standard of service and cuisine and appreciate staff who ‘go the extra mile’ to give guests a truly memorable experience.

Salary: €3.5k (for the booking period)

Start date: 15 June

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Live-in Seasonal Housekeeper ~ St Paul de Vence ~ April to October

Our clients in St Paul de Vence is seeking an experienced housekeeper to work April to October in their 6-bedroom luxury villa close to St Paul de Vence. A resident couple is employed at the property and the housekeeper will work alongside the caretaker couple under the direction of the property manager. The British employers generally use the property between May and October and the seasonal housekeeper will be expected to provide all housekeeping services during this time.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry and ironing

• Assist with setting and clearing of tables

• Table/F&B service if required

• Evening turn down

• Shopping/Errands

• Pet care – walking and feeding

• Collection of morning papers and pastries

• Occasional cooking may be required

Requirements

• Fluent spoken English

• Legally able to be employed in France

• Hard working and organised

• Motivated and flexible

• Good team player

• A good sense of humour

• Cooking experience or a willingness to learn some basic English dishes

• Driving license

• Previous luxury villa or yacht experience

This role offers a CDD ( short term contract) 6 days per week, candidates approach to which day off each week needs to be flexible in case there are last minute changes to the employers programme -  often the working hours will be long however there will be a guaranteed minimum of 2 hours of rest each afternoon. Accommodation can be offered with this role.

Salary: €3knpm

Start date: ASAP

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Summer Live-Out Housekeeper – St Tropez ~ 1 June-31 Aug

Our client is seeking a live-out summer housekeeper who lives within easy travelling distance of central St Tropez. The family use their luxury villa in St Tropez for 2-3 months each summer.

• 9am to 5pm 6 days per week from mid-June to mid-August

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry

• Breakfast shopping

• Setting of tables for breakfast and lunch

• Informal table service

• Assist client in the kitchen when required

Applicants must have their own transport, have excellent prior experience and good verifiable references, candidates must also live locally, speak a good level of English and have either an EU passport or have French residency.

Salary: €3k npm

Start date: 1st June

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Live-In Waiter/ess x 2 ~ Umbria/Italy ~15 June to 11 July

Two experienced service staff are required to provide a high level of guest service at a stunning 7* Italian private estate. Applicants must have professional experience of working in an UHNW environment and have a natural understanding of guest requirements. The servers will be looking after a group of international guests providing them with all F&B services.

It is essential that candidates have experience working within a team of around 25 staff, are able to take and follow instructions and have a positive and up-beat approach to their work and their colleagues.

Requirements:

• Fluent English

• Minimum of 2 years UHNW experience

• Excellent references

• EU passport or working rights for Italy

Shared staff apartments are available as accommodation with this role. This property is a beautiful, privately-owned estate which is regularly used to host exclusive groups and functions, they take pride in providing a very high standard of service and cuisine and appreciate staff who ‘go the extra mile’ to give guests a truly memorable experience.

Salary: €2.5k neg (for the booking period)

Start date: 15 June

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Live-In Housekeeper or Couple ~ St Maxime

A mature and experienced housekeeper is required to provide housekeeping and gardienne services in a beautiful 5 bed/5 bath luxury villa in St Maxime. This is a new role with previous housekeepers employed having lived in the region, the client would now like to find a residential housekeeper for the property. The clients are not a formal, high-end service family; they require the usual housekeeping/gardienne duties and are in residence at the property 4-5 months per year, coming for varying periods from long weekends to several weeks. These British clients are seeking a candidate who can look after the property in their absence, someone with a keen eye for details to ensure that there is always a warm and welcoming environment when the family arrive for their vacation periods, setting up the interior with flowers etc, setting out the pool cushions and terrace areas, filling the fridge so that the employers are able to arrive at the villa and prepare a meal for themselves without needing to run to the shops as soon as they arrive. 35hrs pw French contract working 6 days per week when clients are in residence with any overtime worked given as ‘time off in lieu’ when employers are not in residence.

Duties will include:

• Daily Housekeeping

• Laundry and ironing

• Set up and prepare breakfast

• Prepare a few light lunches each week

• Airport runs and errands

• Occasional dog-sitting for two small dogs

• Being an ‘extra pair of hands’ where needed

Requirements:

• Excellent housekeeping experience

• Minimum 3yrs experience in a similar role

• Good simple cook

• Driving license

• Fluent English/Communicative French

• Dog-lover

The employer will consider an option of a housekeeper who has a partner who works elsewhere and is willing to be a help to his partner, setting out summer furniture etc at the beginning of the season and in the summer months would be able to clean the pool each morning. There could be several hours garden/maintenance work each month which the clients are happy to pay for by invoice. This role offers a newly renovated, one bedroom apartment, separate from the main house with a small terrace and garden area. Unfortunately this employer cannot consider candidates who have a pet. The client is arriving at the property for a short stay in early April and would like to either have a candidate ready to trial or who is able to meet and then quickly take up the new role.

Salary: €2.2k npm negotiable

Start date: April

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Domestic Couple ~ Theoule sur Mer

Our client is seeking a professional and experienced domestic couple who are interested in taking up a year-round role caring for an 8 bedroom villa and gardens located on the Riviera coast.

Due to the current situation in Ukraine, two family members are in permanent residence at the property with the villa owners and their young family usually in residence for several months during the year.

Cooking is very important for this client therefore one of the couple should be able to prepare a really good quality of family food which in general will be for 4 adults however during busy periods the cook may be preparing meals for up to 10 guests and should be willing to learn how to prepare the employers favourite dishes.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry and Ironing

• Good family cooking

• Setting and clearing tables

• Informal table service

• Driving/Vehicle care

• Shopping/Errands

• Garden maintenance

• Property maintenance

 

Requirements

• Good housekeeping and cooking experience

• Positive and flexible approach

• At least one of the couple to have a driving license

• At least one of the couple to speak conversational French

• Both of the couple must speak fluent English

• EU passport or French working papers

• Excellent letters of reference

 

This role offers accommodation of a one bedroom apartment which is attached to the main house. The long term manager of the property is retiring after several years therefore it is important that the new domestic couple is able to take up this new role at the beginning of May.

Salary: €TBD

Start date: 1st May

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Polish-speaking Property Manager ~ Warsaw/Poland

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and professional Property Manager who is able to meet the highest requirements in terms of service standards and discretion.

The manager will be responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of the house and managing the staff and will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all activities necessary to ensure the  smooth functioning of the home - organizational/administrative/technological. The role is suitable for a candidate who likes to create systems and processes, but also demonstrates flexibility and knows how to work in a very dynamic environment.

Duties will include:

• Ensuring that the Principal’s residence(s) are in a state of readiness for use at all times

• Management of personnel including training, planning and rota coordination

• Service and performance standards control

• Checklists and Schedules

• Troubleshooting and supervision of various projects

• Active collaboration with staff/family office/service providers on various projects

• Inventory of Principal’s personal belongings, replenishing stocks where necessary

• Household inventory and stock control

• Supervising orders for several residences – obtaining approval and checking the status of deliveries;

• Maintaining a list of suppliers of products and services, building relationships and supervising and ensuring a high standard of supply for residences;

• Budget control, analyzing costs and preparing reports for Owners;

• Home security control and care for the synchronization of all electronic accounts

• Checking the functionality of audio, video, telephone and HVAC systems and organizing necessary repairs

• Creation of a detailed maintenance plan and maintenance schedules for all systems and equipment of the residence

• Preparation of activity reports and property update reports for the Principal

• Occasional travel with the Principal or family

 

Requirements:

• Several years of proven experience working as a House Manager/ Majordomo or similar role

• Computer literate, familiar with Excel and creating spreadsheets etc

• Excellent organizational skills

• Positive and proactive approach

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Well-educated

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Excellent team leader

• Experience in event planning and supervision

• Clean driving license

• Fluent Polish

• A good level of spoken English – spoken Italian and/or French will be an advantage

 

This role does not offer accommodation however the employer will assist the new manager to secure a short term rental until the manager has found a suitable long term apartment in the area.

Salary: TBD

Start date: ASAP

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Live-in Housekeeper/Cook/Gardienne ~ Cap Ferrat  POSITION NOW FILLED

An experienced housekeeper with good cooking skills is required to take up a residential role caring for a beautiful Cap Ferrat property. The female owner is seeking a person who has the necessary skills and a calm, discreet manner. This person will work alone outside of the summer season and during the the summer months a second full-time housekeeper will be employed to assist with the increased duties. The Principal is generally in residence 3-4 months per year, generally during the summer months and there will be occasional guests visiting for short periods.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Light cooking

• Shopping

• Stock control

• Oversee contractors/service suppliers

Requirements:

• Excellent previous housekeeping experience

• Good family cook

• Able to set an informal table

• Speak fluent English

• Have a calm and relaxed approach

This role offers accommodation of a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom caretaker cottage on the grounds. The housekeeper will have sole use of this property except possibly in the high season months when the second housekeeper is employed. If the summer housekeeper does not live locally and requires accommodation they will be accommodated in the staff cottage for the booking period. Spoken French is not a requirement for this role as a local management company deals with the booking of any contractors, suppliers, administration etc. The employer is able to consider a person who has a cat however a housekeeper with a dog cannot be considered.

Salary: €3k npm 

Start date: ASAP

 

Domestic Couple ~ St Raphael area  POSITION NOW FILLED

An experienced domestic couple are required to look after a beautiful waterfront property located in a quiet coastal region between Cannes and St Raphael. The UK-based employers are in residence at the 6 bedroom villa for approximately 4 months throughout each year, along with occasional visiting guests and large extended family. During busy periods they employ extra help to assist with housekeeping, laying and clearing of tables, laundry etc.

They are seeking a couple who can offer the following skills:

• 5* Housekeeping/Laundry

• Regular family cooking

• Assist the wife of the principal with meal preparation

• Table setting/clearing and informal service

• Property maintenance

• Driving – Airports/Restaurants etc

• Care and cleaning of swimming pool

• Lawn care and garden maintenance

• Good mechanical knowledge

• Maintenance of two small boats

• Experienced Boat driver with license an advantage but not essential

• General Security

• Fluent English from both

• Good French from at least one of the couple

 

The Principal has two small boats, the larger one is around 16 meters – ideally one of the couple will have a license for driving a boat this size however he is open to employing a seasonal driver if required – additionally one of the couple could spend a little time before the summer acquiring the necessary license to assist with moving of the boat and learning skills from an experienced seasonal driver.

This role offers accommodation of newly renovated one bedroom apartment with own terrace/patio area and the employer is happy to consider couples with a well-behaved pet. Outside of periods when the employers are in residence working hours/days are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, when employers are in residence the couple may be required to work other days and longer hours, any overtime worked will be given as time off ‘in lieu’ when the owners are not in residence. The employers current couple are retiring at the end of April after having been in this role for several years; the employer would like the new couple to have a good ‘handover’ period with the retiring couple therefore the role needs to be filled by no later than mid-April. All applicants must have either an EU passport or have a current French carte de sejour.

Salary: TBD

Start date: March/April

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Live-in Sous/Second Chef ~ Provence ~ Aug to Early October

An experienced second chef is required to work with, and under the direction of, this client’s long-term British head chef in their large, busy luxury rental property. This is an opportunity for a young chef or a good family cook to learn from and work with a top level, very experienced chef who is friendly, open and communicative. The second chef and head chef will work as a team and additionally on a rotation basis, depending on the number of guests and services required. A good level of international cuisine is required, the second chef should be creative, disciplined, have a good sense of humour, enjoy their work and be a good ‘team player’.

Fluent English is essential in this role and applicants must be able to drive. In addition to a good salary, all staff at this property earn extremely good tips in the high season months from the mainly American clients. Accommodation for the chef is available close to the property.

Salary: TBD

Start date:1st Aug (flexible)

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Long Term Chalet Couple ~ Megeve

A very experienced chalet management couple is required for a beautiful 9+ bedroom luxury chalet located on the outskirts of Megeve. The informal British/Australian owners and their 4 teenage and adult children use the chalet in both the summer and winter high season months with occasional visits outside of these periods - additionally the chalet is sometimes rented for a few weeks; this is a busy property for several moths each year and it is essential that the chalet couple are able to work autonomously. Extra staff are employed when there are a high number of visiting guests. The current chalet couple have been running the chalet for this family for many years and will be available for a detailed ‘hand-over’ period.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping/Laundry

• Healthy family cooking

• Informal table service

• House management

• Driving

• General interior and exterior maintenance

• Snow clearing

• Light gardening tasks

• General pool care (a local contractor is employed for overall maintenance) 

• Driving and care of several cars/off-road motorbikes

• Liaising with local contractors, suppliers and local accountants

• Liaising with the UK Family Office

• General administration 

• Dealing with cash and credit card payments

• Booking ski guides, mountain bike tours, hiking guides, restaurants and other activities 

• Making changes to the chalet from owners visit to rental weeks eg: removal and storage of family clothing/footwear/toiletries/ art work etc

Requirements:

• Both of the couple must speak good English

• One must speak a good level of French

• Have a friendly, positive and flexible approach

• Well-organized and efficient

• Able to work autonomously, plan and make decisions ahead of family and guests visits

• Offer a high standard of cleaning and general interior and exterior maintenance

• One of the applicants must be a good family cook, the family eat healthy foods 

• Have a ‘hands-on’ attitude to work as this is not simply a management role.

• Both candidates must drive as the Chalet is located above the village

• Excellent management/admin skills

• Good budget management

• Having the right to work in France

A separate apartment will be rented locally for the chalet couple plus during busy times when the couple may need to work late there is sleeping accommodation available for them to use at the chalet. There is also the use of a chalet car for shorter private trips. These clients are informal and very relaxed and like to maintain a warm relationship with their staff; being British/Australian nationals, they would love to find another Antipodean couple for this role however they are open to considering all nationalities as long as the couples already have working rights in France.

Salary: €6k npm 

Start date: Summer ‘23

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Live-in Housekeeper/Cook/Gardienne ~ Cap Ferrat  POSITION NOW FILLED

An experienced housekeeper with good cooking skills is required to take up a residential role caring for a beautiful Cap Ferrat property. The female owner is seeking a person who has the necessary skills and a calm, discreet manner. This person will work alone outside of the summer season and during the the summer months a second full-time housekeeper will be employed to assist with the increased duties. The Principal is generally in residence 3-4 months per year, generally during the summer months and there will be occasional guests visiting for short periods.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Light cooking

• Shopping

• Stock control

• Oversee contractors/service suppliers

Requirements:

• Excellent previous housekeeping experience

• Good family cook

• Able to set an informal table

• Speak fluent English

• Have a calm and relaxed approach

 

This role offers accommodation of a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom caretaker cottage on the grounds. The housekeeper will have sole use of this property except possibly in the high season months when the second housekeeper is employed. If the summer housekeeper does not live locally and requires accommodation they will be accommodated in the staff cottage for the booking period. Spoken French is not a requirement for this role as a local management company deals with the booking of any contractors, suppliers, administration etc. The employer is able to consider a person who has a cat however a housekeeper with a dog cannot be considered.

Salary: €3k npm 

Start date: ASAP

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Domestic Couple ~ Vaucluse 

An experienced couple are required to run and care for a large rural property near St Remy. The property is generally used by family in the early summer months plus school holiday periods. The property is occasionally rented out seasonally. The large 6 bedroom property has a swimming pool, tennis court and a large garden. Part of the couple duties will be to provide general garden maintenance alongside the contracted weekly gardening company. The property owners will employ a part-time housekeeper in the high season months when the property is busy..

Duties will include:

• 5* housekeeping

• Household laundry 

• Assist in kitchen when necessary

• Set and clear table at mealtimes

• Garden and property maintenance

• Driving

• Shopping/Errands

• Oversee local contractors

A cottage on the grounds is offered as accommodation to the couple; one of the couple must speak good  French, both must speak fluent English and the male of the couple must be able to drive.  Working 6 days per week in high season and when family are in residence, 5 days per week outside of family visits and summer season. 5 weeks holiday per year.

Salary: €5k net pm

Start date: ASAP

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 Live-out Head Gardener ~ Vence

An experienced and qualified Head Gardener is required to take over the running and development of a large garden and grounds of a luxury property in Vence. The four hectares of land comprises forest land and large parkland/lawn areas with gardens leading up to the main house. There are also tennis courts and an olive grove of 75 trees to be cared for; the owner would like the Head Gardener to also develop a kitchen garden. An assistant gardener will be employed at the property to help the head gardener with all daily duties.

Accommodation is not offered with this role therefore applicants must live within easy travelling distance of Vence.

Requirements:

• Fluent English and good spoken French

• Diplomas/Certificates in Horticulture

• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role

• Lives locally

• Excellent letters of reference

• EU national or long term carte de sejour

Salary: TBD

Start date: TBD

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Live-In Chateau Head Chef ~ Provence ~ Mid April to Mid Sept

A beautiful chateau rental property is seeking a very experienced Head Chef to lead a small team of kitchen staff catering to the daily requirements of varying numbers of rental guests who will be staying at the property next summer. The chateau offers their rental guests a true taste of Provence with their exceptional organic wines and it is essential that they are also able to offer the daily services of a chef who can provide the very best in Provencal cuisine.

Duties:

• Providing breakfast/lunch/dinner - plus canapes/snacks/teas/picnics etc if requested

• Purchasing and stock control

• Kitchen staff rotas

• Kitchen accounts and budgeting

• Using mainly organic and locally grown ingredients

• Working 6 days per week

 

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience working at a high level in restaurants and private homes

• An extensive knowledge of modern and traditional Provencal and Mediterranean cuisines

• A proven record of working well and respectfully with colleagues and junior staff

• Previous experience leading a small kitchen team

• Speaks fluent French and fluent English

• A good knowledge of special dietary needs, vegan/gluten-free/lactose-free etc

• Driver with own car

• Excellent letters of reference

Accommodation is offered within purpose built staff accommodation close to the property and it is very important to the owner and the property managers that the chateau summer household team are positive and upbeat, working as a strong, supportive and cohesive team. Meals are provided during staff working hours. Applicants must have an EU passport or have a current carte de sejour allowing employment in France.

Salary: €5k npm

Start date: Mid April ‘23

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Permanent Live-In Housekeeper ~ Montauroux/Var POSITION NOW FILLED

An experienced live-in housekeeper is required to take care of the interior of a large luxury property in Montauroux in the Var, approx. 25 mins drive from Cannes. The informal Danish family are generally in residence for 4-5 months each year, mainly in the summer, however some family members may also visit for short periods outside of the high season.

This client already employs a residential caretaker/gardien and a gardener; the family are now looking to complete the team with a long-term, live-in, experienced housekeeper who is pro-active, able to work autonomously and can provide year-round care for this property.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry

• Occasional light cooking (outside of high season) for a visiting family member

• General shopping/errands

• Inventory/stock control

Requirements:

• Several years of prior relevant experience

• Driving license

• Speaks fluent English and communicative French

• Excellent letters of reference

• EU passport or French carte de sejour

In general only 3 to 5 of the villa bedrooms are used at any one time, there is only a period of 2 weeks every summer when all of the eight bedrooms will be in use at which time the housekeeper will be given daily assistance. Working 35hrs/5 days per week when owners not in residence, longer hours, 6 days per week will be required - with time off in lieu - during busier summer season visits.

A large, newly renovated one bedroom apartment located close to the main house is provided as accommodation. Applicants must be able to drive because part of their duties will be to shop and run errands for the family before and during their visits to the property. This client has a very flexible approach and will consider employing a housekeeper who has a ‘live-in’ partner who is employed elsewhere locally, however his preference is for a single person to fill this role.

Salary: €2.5knpm

Start date: TBD

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Domestic Couple ~ Provence  POSITION NOW FILLED

An experienced domestic couple is required to run a beautiful 8 bedroom property on the outskirts of St Remy de Provence. The couple must be able to work and run the property autonomously, liaising when necessary with the employer’s UK management office. The British owners/family/friends generally use the property for a maximum of 8-9 weeks per year, mostly in the high season. The general working week is 35hrs/5 days per week – when guests are in residence longer hours and 6 days per week will be required. Part of the couple’s duties will be to recruit local seasonal staff who will work on a rotational basis allowing each of the couple to have a few hours ‘downtime’ during their working day whilst ensuring the continuity of high level guest services.

Duties will include:

• General housekeeping

• Overall house management

• Liaising with UK Head Office

• Light cooking (chef employed for busy periods)

• Recruitment and supervision of local seasonal workers

• Laying of tables and informal service ( preferably both of the couple will be able to serve at table)

• Oversight of external contractors

• Oversight of 3 gardeners

• Assisting gardeners with general maintenance if necessary

• Cleaning and maintenance of terraces and exteriors

• Hands-on house and equipment maintenance - interior and exterior

• Pool care/oversight

• Stock control

• Care of vehicles

• Petty cash/household accounts

• Driving

Requirements:

• One of the couple must speak good French

• Both must speak good English

• Good management skills

• Good handyman/maintenance skills

• Excellent high level housekeeping skills

• Good family cook

• Knowledge of informal food and beverage service

• Minimum of 3 years prior experience working as a couple in a similar role

• Excellent relevant references

• Preferably both of the couple will drive

• Able to work autonomously

• Friendly flexible approach

• Both with established French residency

A newly renovated 2 bedroom cottage is offered as accommodation with this role; there is use of a staff car during working hours however the couple should have their own transport for personal use.

Salary: €7k npm 

Start date: TBD

Permanent Housekeeper/Caretaker (with accommodation) ~ St Moritz  POSITION NOW FILLED

A very experienced housekeeper is required for a long term role looking after a luxury apartment in St Moritz. The two Principals are in residence only occasionally each year, generally only for 6 weeks from early January to mid-February and in May/June each will come separately to the apartment for a week or two. There may be very occasional visits outside of these two periods but this is rare. When in residence the employers are accompanied by their travelling housekeeper, butler and a personal chef.

Duties will include:

• 5* housekeeping throughout the year

• General oversight of apartment

• Contacting any required contractors

• Oversight of contractors

• Prepare simple breakfast (very occasionally)

Requirements:

• Excellent prior housekeeping experience

• Proven longevity in previous employment

• Spoken German or Italian and conversational English

• Spoken Polish would be an added advantage

• Clean driving license

• Have own transport

• Excellent letters of reference

 

A one-bedroom apartment approximately 30 mins drive from St Moritz is offered as long term accommodation. Outside of the Principal’s visits, working hours will be 8hrs per day/5 days per week, however when the Principal is in residence this role might require longer hours on rotation with the travelling staff who reside in the apartment during these periods.

Salary: €5.5k net pm

Start date: ASAP

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Domestic Couple ~ Vence POSITION NOW FILLED

An experienced domestic couple is required to look after a newly renovated 7-bedroom villa situated on 5000m2 of land located just above Vence. The British owners are seeking a proactive, open and flexible couple who have excellent prior experience working in a similar role. The couple must be able to speak a very good level of English and at least one of the couple must speak good conversational French. There is no on-site accommodation available for the caretaker couple however if the successful applicants do not already live within 15-20 mins from Vence, then the employers will rent a small apartment locally for the couple.

This client enjoys having quiet family time and the villa will run very informally, they are not ‘high maintenance/high service’ people and enjoy their privacy therefore the couple may find that while the family are in residence they are given more time off than is usually expected with employers in residence. They would like their housekeeper and handyman/gardener to be quiet, discreet and low profile.

Duties will include:

• Housekeeping

• Shopping

• Fridge-filling

• Very occasional cooking

• Occasional evening babysitting

• Driving

• Gardening

• Property maintenance

• ‘On Call’ for security/alarms etc

Requirements:

• Several years of experience in a similar role

• Excellent spoken English and conversational French

• Both to have a driving license

• One to be a good family cook

• Good gardening/handyman skills

• Flexible approach

• EU passport or working visa for France

The property is currently in the final stages of a complete renovation and the couple will be required to begin work in March 2023 however chosen candidates will be able to visit the site to assess what is required etc. when the clients UK manager is making his monthly site inspection..

Salary: €6k npm

Start date: March ‘23

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Long Term Chef ~ Monaco  POSITION NOW FILLED

A chef who is experienced in a variety of cuisines including Mediterranean, French, Vegetarian etc is required to join the interior team in a private household in Monaco. Applicants must already be located within easy travelling distance of Monaco, must speak English and preferably some spoken French and be able to work well within an established interior team. The chef should be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with last minute changes to numbers and menus and able to deal with specific dietary needs when necessary.

Salary: €7k npm

Start date: ASAP

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Domestic Couple ~ Cannes  POSITION NOW FILLED

Our client is seeking an experienced couple who have the necessary knowledge and enthusiasm to run one of the most prestigious properties in Cannes. This clients current couple are retiring after 25 years working for the family and our client would like to find a replacement couple who will be able to offer a similar length of employment and loyalty. Generally the role will involve housekeeping, driving and property maintenance and for much of the year the couple will work alone however when the client arrive they bring with them several staff from their other homes. They use the Cannes property for a maximum of 8 weeks per year often less therefore the couple must be able to work autonomously and communicate well with the client’s family office.

Duties will include:

• Housekeeping ( male to assist female where necessary)

• Light Cooking ( an advantage but not essential)

• Informal table service

• Driving

• Property maintenance

• Pool Care

• Light gardening

Applicants must have valid working permits/residency cards allowing for employment in France. One of the couple should be able to communicate in French with local contractors, fluency is not essential. Fluent English from both of the couple is essential. A one bedroom apartment is offered as accommodation, unfortunately couples with dependent children can not be considered.

Salary: €6k npm

Start date: ASAP