EXPERIENCED SERVICE PROFESSIONAL - BIARRITZ - 2-25 MARCH

A private family is seeking a VIP-level Service Professional for a fixed-term assignment at a private villa in Biarritz. The role involves providing high-end table service for the family’s daily meals and formal dinners for invited guests. This position requires prior experience in luxury hospitality environments and the ability to deliver discreet, polished service at an international standard. Accommodation can be arranged for candidates living outside the area and all travel/relocation expenses will be paid. Ability to invoice the client is preferred although a CDD can be arranged if necessary.

Duties will include:

• Provide formal table service for daily family meals.

• Execute professional service for private dinners and hosted events.

• Set and maintain refined table presentation (silver service, fine china, glassware handling).

• Coordinate closely with the Private Chef and household team.

• Manage mise en place, table settings, and service flow.

• Ensure seamless guest experience during formal and informal dining.

• Maintain highest standards of discretion and confidentiality.

• Oversee cleanliness and organization of dining areas.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fine-dining restaurants, luxury hotels, yachts, or private households.

• Experience serving high net worth individuals or VIP clients is required.

• Strong knowledge of formal dining etiquette and service standards.

• Good level of spoken English is essential, some spoken French an advantage

• Ability to anticipate guest needs and act proactively.

• Professional appearance and demeanour.

• Polished, service-driven mindset.

• Emotional intelligence and situational awareness.

• Discreet and trustworthy.

• Calm and efficient under pressure.

• Team-oriented.

Salary: TBD ( please quote daily brut rate on application)

Start date: 2nd March

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LIVE-IN CHEF - BIARRITZ - 2-25 MARCH

A private family is seeking an experienced VIP-level Private Chef for a short-term assignment at a family villa in Biarritz. The chef will be responsible for daily family meals and curated dinner events for invited guests in a discreet, luxury villa environment requiring refined culinary expertise. Accommodation can be arranged for a chef living outside the area and all travel expenses will be paid. Ability to invoice the client is preferred although a CDD can be arranged if necessary.

Duties will include:

• Plan and prepare daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a private family.

• Design and execute refined multi-course dinners for invited guests.

• Develop seasonal, high-quality menus tailored to preferences and dietary requirements.

• Source premium ingredients (locally in France when appropriate).

• Ensure impeccable presentation and restaurant-level plating.

• Maintain kitchen organization, hygiene, and compliance with food safety standards.

• Coordinate with household staff to ensure seamless service during dinners.

• Manage provisioning and kitchen budgeting for the engagement period.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Private Chef or Chef/Sous-Chef in fine-dining restaurants.

• Background in high-end private events and VIP service.

• Ability to deliver restaurant quality under private residence conditions.

• Discretion, professionalism, and experience working with high net worth families.

• Strong knowledge of European cuisine.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a private household environment

• Spoken English is preferred

• Strong organizational skills

• Calm under pressure

• Absolute discretion

Salary: TBD ( please send daily rates with application)

Start date: 2nd March

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PART-TIME VILLA COOK – ST TROPEZ – APRIL to SEPT

This client is seeking a locally-based freelance cook who is able to work on-site at their family villa ( centre of St Tropez), two days per week cooking for the principal and guests - plus preparing a variety of dishes that can be kept in the fridge and eaten throughout the week.

Requirements:

• Excellent cook with interesting repertoire

• Excellent references

• Based in or around St Tropez

• Fluent English essential

• Ability to invoice the client

Start date: April

Salary: TBD/Daily rate

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LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - ST TROPEZ - 6 MONTHS/APRIL-SEPT

Our client is seeking an experienced housekeeper for their luxury St Tropez holiday home and rental villa. The property is in the heart of St Tropez, 400m2 with usual reception rooms and several bedrooms. Ideally the housekeeper will be self-employed and able to invoice the client direct. Working approximately 40 hrs per 6 day week with possibility of 7/7 (4-5hrs per day) when rental guests are staying at the property. A small studio apartment is offered as accommodation.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry and ironing

• Preparation of simple breakfast

• Shopping/errands

Requirements:

• Excellent previous housekeeping experience

• Excellent letters of reference

• Organised and efficient

• Able to invoice the client monthly for completed work

• Fluent English - spoken French or German an advantage but not essential.

• EU Passport or French carte de sejour

Start date: 1st April ( poss. earlier if willing to perform pre-season deep clean)

Salary: €3.5k net pm negotiable

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LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - ST TROPEZ - APRIL-SEPT

Our client is seeking an experienced housekeeper for their luxury St Tropez holiday home and rental villa. The property is in the heart of St Tropez, 400m2 with usual reception rooms and several bedrooms. Ideally the housekeeper will be self-employed and able to invoice the client direct. Working approximately 40 hrs per 6 day week with possibility of 7/7 (4-5hrs per day) when rental guests are staying at the property. A small studio apartment is offered as accommodation.

Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry and ironing

• Preparation of simple breakfast

• Shopping/errands

Requirements:

• Excellent previous housekeeping experience

• Excellent letters of reference

• Organised and efficient

• Able to invoice the client monthly for completed work

• Fluent English - spoken French or German an advantage but not essential.

• EU Passport or French carte de sejour

Start date: 1st April ( poss. earlier if willing to perform pre-season deep clean)

Salary: €3.5k net pm negotiable

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DOMESTIC COUPLE - LA COLLE SUR LOUP

AN experienced domestic couple is required to assist in the care of a large property located close to La Colle. The owners and their teenage children are in residence for approximately 5 months per year at which time they employ extra seasonal staff. The male of the couple will maintain the exterior of the property and provide garden maintenance alongside a contracted gardening company. Comfortable independent accommodation is provided with this role.

Duties will include:

•  5* Housekeeping and laundry

•  Laying of tables/occasional table service

•  Family cooking when chef not available

•  Liaising with suppliers and contractors

•  General garden maintenance

•  Pool maintenance

•  Setting out and closing up of pool areas when guests in residence

•  Driving/Errands

Requirements:

• At least 5 years' experience running a similar property

• Excellent letters of reference from previous employers, relevant to couple employment

• Accustomed to providing 5* guest services

• Work well within a small team

• Fluent English and conversational French

• Clean driving license

• EU passport or French carte de sejour

 Salary: €6k npm negotiable

Start date: TBD

 

GARDIEN/HOUSEKEEPER - CHATEAUNEUF DE GRASSE

Our client is currently seeking an experienced multi-skilled caretaker/housekeeper to look after his secondary property of 240m2 in Chateauneuf de Grasse. It is essential that the gardien is an animal-lover as they will be required to look after the employer's 2 dogs and 2 cats. Working 5.5 days per week, Monday – Saturday mornings. In the owner’s absence, weekend care is required, with a weekend off in lieu. The gardien will be accommodated in their own ensuite bedroom in the main body of the house.

Duties will include:

• Daily care of the 2 medium sized gentle dogs and 2 cats

• Regular, garden maintenance of 5000m2 garden; pruning and specialized maintenance done by external contractor

• Housekeeping including laundry and ironing

• Minor household maintenance tasks

Requirements:

• Excellent previous similar experience

• Good garden/house maintenance skills

• Housekeeping and laundry skills

• Genuinely enjoys being with animals

• Driving license essential

• Fluent English, spoken Tagalog an advantage

• Reliable, independent, practical, and responsible

• EU passport or a valid carte de sejour

Salary: €3k brut pm

Start date: June 2026​​​

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LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER/NANNY - LE ROURET - 6 MONTHS CDD

Our client and his young family are seeking a housekeeper/nanny to join their family for a six month period from early March to the end of August. Working 35 hrs per week with flexibility depending on the family’s timing and plans. In general the family will spend approximately half of their time in the UK and half the time at the property in Le Rouret. The two children (1yr/3yr) are both in local creche and school and during term time the housekeeper/nanny will provide only 2 hours of childcare per day, this will be longer in school holiday time. Accommodation of a small studio apartment adjacent to the main house is offered with this role.

Duties will include:

• Childcare - 2 hours per day during the school year, more during school holidays.

• Driving the children to school and from school/creche

• General daily housekeeping including laundry/ironing

• Run errands etc

Requirements:

• Excellent previous nanny experience, preferably with young children (1 – 4yrs old)

• Excellent letters of reference for childcare and housekeeping work

• Fluent English, some French an advantage but not essential

• Clean driving license

• Confident driving on French roads

• Current DBS or casier judiciare

• EU passport or French carte de sejour

Salary: €2.5k net per month

Start date: Late Feb/Early March

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LIVE-IN/OUT VILLA STEWARD/ESS - FAYENCE - JUNE/JULY/AUG

An experienced villa stewardess/housekeeper is required to join a friendly and busy team in a large luxury rural property in Fayence in the Var region of France approximately 30 minutes from Cannes. 40hrs/6 days per week with paid overtime.

Duties will include:

• General 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry & Ironing

• Informal Table/F&B Service

Requirements:

• Excellent prior experience in a similar role

• Excellent references from previous employers

• Good table and F&B service skills

• Good communicator/excellent interpersonal skills

• Fluent English, some French an advantage but not essential

• Must work will within a team

• Flexible, positive approach

• Adaptable in a fast-changing environment

• Willing to follow the established routines and methods used within the household

• Driving license an advantage

Very comfortable on-site accommodation is offered with this role.

Salary:€3k net per month

Start date: Early June – exact date TBC

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FREELANCE DRIVER - ST TROPEZ - MID JUNE -MID SEPTPOSITION NOW FILLED

This booking request covers a period of three months, six days per week, approximately 10 hrs per day, usually working one of two shifts, either 11am - 8pm or 3pm - 1am depending on the client's plans. These plans will be conveyed to the driver the day before, or earlier if the Principal's timetable has already been decided.

Flexibility is essential in this role as the driver’s weekly day off will be changeable dependent on the needs of the client and his guests. Additionally applicants must have the ability to legally invoice the client each month for completed work. Accommodation can be offered with this role and during periods when the Principal is in residence staff meals are provided, when he is not in residence, all staff prepare their own meals.

Requirements:

• Excellent previous professional driving experience

• Extensive experience driving luxury model vehicles

• Excellent letters of reference

• A flexible and discreet approach

• Team-player

• Fluent English, some spoken French

• A good knowledge of the Cote d'Azur regions

• Able to legally invoice the client

Salary/Compensation: €7k brut per month - on invoice

Start date: Mid-June '26

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SEASONAL BUTLER - ST TROPEZ

Our returning client is seeking an experienced, freelance butler to join a small team of interior staff at his luxury property in St Tropez. It is essential that the butler is able to work on a freelance basis, invoicing the client each month.

In both May and September (approximately eight weeks), the Butler will work only weekends, depending on when the owner is present. This results in an average of 3-4 working days per week, with the remaining days free. From June until the end of August, the schedule becomes seven days a week working approximately 10hrs per day.

Requirements:

• Excellent prior formal butler experience

• Excellent letters of reference from previous employers

• Fluent English and some spoken French

• Clean driving license

• Flexible approach

• Discreet and diplomatic

• Works well in a team

The Butler can be housed on-site and meals are provided when the owner is in residence. When he is not, the butler will prepare their own meals as the chef travels with the Principal. Please only apply for this role if you are able to legally invoice the client for this booking period.

Salary/Compensation: €8k pm brut on invoice

Start date: May'26​

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CHATEAU DUTY MANAGER/CONCIERGE – NEAR BRIGNOLES POSITION NOW FILLED

Our returning client is seeking a skilled and highly professional Duty Manager for a stunning chateau which is used by the American owner and is also a very busy luxury destination rental property and event location. Duties will vary considerable including being first point of contact for guests and staff in the absence of the Property Manager and being the first point of contact for all guests during their stay. Duties will also include supervising the Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and Porter teams. Reporting directly to the Director, the DM will be responsible for the quality of the hospitality services and for maintaining the excellent reputation of the establishment.

Main duties will include:

• Providing excellent customer service, ensuring their comfort

• Manage client organization and extensive admin including invoicing

• Follow-up on quotes, transportation and other related matters

• Assist in organizing the front and back of house before guests arrive

• Oversee recruitment and manage porters

• Maintain and implement housekeeping procedures, adapting them as needed

• Ensure effective communication, particularly through the communication log (or daily log)

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the estate's internal/external activities to effectively communicate them to clients

• Ensure thorough guest activity tracking

• Maintain and organize team schedules and daily hours.

Requirements:

• Excellent administrative, management, planning and organizational skills

• Excellent communicator with guest and colleagues

• Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

• Always willing to ‘go the extra mile’ for the guests

• Maintain the right attitude when dealing with demanding customers

• Excellent team management

• Lateral thinker and good problem-solver

• Fluent French & English

• Solid experience in the hospitality industry in France and/or abroad

• Certification in the hospitality industry preferable to Bachelor’s/Master’s level

• EU passport or French carte de sejour

• Driving license

• Flexible approach, willing to work evening shifts etc when required

• Excellent letters of reference

An off-site furnished apartment, located 5 minutes from the chateau, is offered with this role.

Salary: TBD

Start date: January 2026

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HOUSE MANAGEMENT COUPLE – THEOULE SUR MER

Our client is currently seeking a highly experienced House Management couple to oversee a private luxury property in Theoule sur Mer. The House Manager Couple will be jointly responsible for the day to day management of two villas on the estate, ensuring that the family & guests’ needs are met at all times while maintaining very high standards. The couple have an overall coordinating role in the villa, takes the lead in all issues and, once family / guests have arrived, has primary responsibility for the success of their stay.

The couple will supervise the work of the support staff working in the villa and also coordinate / support the work of the Chef. They will be expected to work 'hands-on' as this is not solely a managerial role and will also be required to have some cooking skills to prepare breakfast & light lunch on request. Bar skills are essential for entertaining.

Requirements:

• Excellent prior management and high level service experience

• Displays longevity in previous couple roles

• Excellent letters of reference

• Willing to work 'hands-on' alongside the team

• Full Clean Driving Licenses

• EU Passport or carte de sejour essential

• Fluent in English and French – (some German an advantage) 

A more detailed job description is available on application. Accommodation of a one bedroomed ‘off-site’ apartment is offered with this role.

Salary: Negotiable

Start date: TBD
 
CHEF/BUTLER DOMESTIC COUPLE – VALLAURIS
Our client is currently seeking a domestic couple for their property in Vallauris/Super Cannes. This is a relatively rare opportunity as unusually one of the couple should be a good chef with the other of the couple providing excellent butler/guest service skills. The client’s current couple are retiring after having been in situ for the last 20 years. The female of this current couple provides top level cuisines and also oversees the general housekeeping. The male of the current couple is a top level maitre d’hotel and along with providing excellent guest services and some chauffeuring, he also oversees the property’s maintenance. This client is open to having the male provide the chef services.
Duties will include

• High level cooking

• 5* table and guest services

• Oversight of housekeeping

• Oversight of general property maintenance

• Preparation of household accounts

• Stock control and inventory

• Occasional chauffeuring when available

Requirements

• Excellent similar prior experience

• Excellent chef and butler experience

• Excellent letters of reference

• EU passport or French residency essential

• Fluent English plus one of the couple must speak a good conversational level

• Clean driving licenses for both of the couple

The employers offer with this role a staff apartment of approx. 80 sqm with a door leading onto the villa grounds of 1 hectare.
Salary: €6k npm negotiable (+13th month)
Start date: Early 2026
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ROTATIONAL NURSE/CARER - MONACO/YACHT/CARIBBEAN & OCCASIONAL TRAVEL TO UK POSITION NOW FILLED
Our Monaco-based client is currently seeking a qualified nurse to become part of a team of 4 nurses looking after an older lady suffering from dementia.
The 4 nurses work in 2 teams of 2, with each team working 4 weeks on/4 weeks off. One of each team will work the nights, the other will work the days, with this being alternated on a 2 week by 2 week basis. This role is 'live-in' only when the nurses are working their rotation. If the new nurse has an EU passport but does not live in the region around Monaco then their return flights/travel costs will be covered for the start and finish of each rotation.
This job is mainly based in Monaco however there will be occasional trips to the UK for social engagements, family events, Royal Ascot, the family yacht etc., plus the family spend November to March each year at their property in the Caribbean, therefore applicants must be willing to fly to the various locations when it is their rotation period.
Requirements:
•       Nursing/Medical/Elderly Care qualification and experience
•       Speak fluent English
•       Flexible approach to work well in a team
•       EU passport (or British with French residency)
•       Able to travel according to the employers schedule
•       Willing to work night shifts on rotation
•       Excellent references from previous employers
•       Refined and well-presented
•       Able to navigate social events and occasions with ease
Salary: €3.8k net pm - 12 month salary
Start date: TBD
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DOMESTIC COUPLE - CAP D'ANTIBES – EARLY 2026
Our client is seeking a highly experienced domestic couple for a long term role at their 700m2 ( 3 bedroom) property on Cap d’Antibes. The current couple have been with this employer for more than 20 years working for this British client. The employers are older and usually spend only 10-12 weeks each summer at the villa; during this period they will occasionally entertain a very small number of guest either for meals or short stays. The client and his wife live a quiet, very discreet life therefore it is essential that their new domestic couple have the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.
Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Light cooking

• Shopping/Errands

• Hands-on property maintenance

• Easily assess, diagnose and deal with usual property/maintenance issues

• Organize and oversee external contractors

• Prepare work plans and progress reports when necessary

• Keep meticulous household accounts

• Daily swimming pool maintenance

• Preparation of pool area and terraces during summer residency

• Driving

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a similar role

• Excellent letters of reference

• Excellent housekeeping and property maintenance skills

• Fluent English, spoken and written

• Have a ‘hands-on’ flexible approach

• A good level of conversational French (all contractors are French)

• EU passport or already in possession of a French Carte de Sejour

Accommodation of a lovely cottage is offered with this role and there will be a one month ‘handover period’ for the incoming couple. Couples with a pet can be considered
Salary: €5.5k net per month
Start date: Spring ‘26
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DOMESTIC COUPLE - PROVENCE 
An experienced couple is required to take over the care and running of a large luxury country retreat located close to St Remy. The property is generally used by a busy British family in the summer months and spring/autumn half term holidays. The property is occasionally rented out however the owners plan in the future to use the property more themselves instead of renting out in high season. The property comprises 6 double bedroom suites with large reception rooms, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a large mature garden. A weekly gardener is contracted year-round and part of the couple duties will be to provide general garden maintenance alongside the contracted gardener. The property owners will employ a part-time housekeeper for 4 hours per morning, 6 days per week when the property is being used by the family  - who also travel with their own cook - meals are nearly always buffet style and very informal. The housekeeper needs to be highly organised and efficient, able to keep a linen book/household inventory etc and be willing to quickly learn and adapt to the needs of the family.
Duties will include:

• 5* housekeeping

• Household laundry (all bed-linens are sent out to the local laundry)

• Assist in kitchen if necessary

• Set and clear table at mealtimes

• Garden and property maintenance

• Driving

• Shopping/Errands

• Oversee local contractors

A small cottage on the grounds is offered as accommodation for the couple; at least one of the couple must speak good conversational 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 the summer season. 5 weeks holiday per year. This client will accept couples who have a dog.
Salary: €6k net pm
Start date: Spring '26
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HOUSEKEEPER - MONACO/EZE SUR MER POSITION NOW FILLED
Our British client is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced housekeeper to maintain two properties in Eze and Monaco to a 5* standard,  the housekeeper will be working under the supervision of the House Manager. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, proactive and a strong team player with very high levels of discretion and a good level of English.
This role offers a Monaco contract therefore legally, candidates must already be living in the Alpes Maritimes region. Working 5 days per week - 39 hr per week maximum - starting at 9.30 each morning, finishing time between 4pm – 6pm depending on completion of weekly duties. Flexibility is required as during periods when the employer is in residence the housekeeper may be required to work several days without a day off and the overtime worked will be given as time off ‘in lieu’ the following week. Applicants should drive and have their own transport.
The housekeeper will provide care for two properties, ensuring every room is beautifully maintained and presented. This includes deep cleaning, making beds, cleaning of terraces etc, as well as the careful maintenance of high-end materials such as delicate fabrics, and specialised finishes.
Duties:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry & Wardrobe Care

• Organisation of household linen

• Assist with errands, shopping, deliveries etc

• Occasionally assist House Manager with meal service

Requirements:

• Monaco contract so must already be located in the Alpes Maritimes

• Excellent similar prior experience

• Excellent letters of reference

• Must possess an EU passport or permanent Carte de Sejour

• Preferably be a driver with own transport

• Very good level of English

• High levels of discretion

Salary: €3k net per month.
Start date: Feb 2026​
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DOMESTIC COUPLE ~ CANNES 
Our Middle Eastern client is seeking an experienced couple who have the necessary knowledge and enthusiasm to run a prestigious properties in Cannes. This clients previous couple worked for the family for  25 years and our client would like to find a replacement couple who will be able to offer many years 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 cannot be considered.
Salary: €5.5k net pm negotiable
Start date: Spring '26
 
HOUSEKEEPER - SUPER CANNES POSITION NOW FILLED
Our European client has recently purchased a 5 bedroom property in Super Cannes as a secondary residence and is currently seeking an experienced live-in or live-out housekeeper for a long term role. The family have a very gentle, large-breed dog that also needs to be cared for at times when the family are travelling. The client states that the grounds are large therefore the dog does not need to be walked.
Duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Laundry and ironing

• Shopping/errands – car provided

• Meal preparation but no cooking, the clients cook for themselves

Requirements:

• Excellent prior experience

• Excellent references

• Speaks English and French

• EU passport/CDS

• A clean current driving licence

• Must like dogs 

Salary: €3k net pm (CDI)
Start date: December 1st​​
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LIVE-OUT BUTLER/MANAGER – MONACO AREA POSITION NOW FILLED​
Our client is currently seeking an experienced butler/house manager for their 8 bedroom villa property close to Monaco. A small year round staff are already employed to maintain the property with seasonal staff being employed during the few months that the employer and family are in residence. This family are very nice, treat all their staff well and keep their household staff very long term. Ideally they would like their new butler/manager to be able to take up this new role in early September.
Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience running a similar size property

• Excellent butler service experience

• Live within easy travelling distance of the property

• Speaks fluent English and French

• Clean driving license

• Excellent references

• EU passport or French carte de sejour

Salary: €5k net per month (poss. neg.)
Start date: Early Sept preferred​​​​
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Applicants for positions based in France MUST have a current working visa/carte de sejour or be the holder of an EU passport