Housekeeper Vacancies
Permanent Live-In Housekeeper ~ St Tropez
Our client is seeking an experienced live-in housekeeper for his large luxury property in St Tropez. The previous housekeeper was employed for many years and is unfortunately now unable to continue because of an ongoing health issue therefore a long-term replacement is now being sought. The new housekeeper must have several years of luxury property housekeeping experience and be comfortable living alone on a large property. There are daily maintenance workers already employed on the exterior of the property and a live-out manager also lives in the area. There are two dogs to be taken care of, simple walking and feeding is all that is required as well as general daily housekeeping. Working 35 hrs per week when employer is not in residence; longer hours will be required when there are guests staying at the property and any overtime worked will be given as ‘time off in lieu’ when the property is not being used by the employer or his guests. Seasonal housekeepers are also employed in the high season months and the employer usually arrives with his own chef etc.
Simple accommodation of a basement level bedroom with own bathroom - located within the main house - is offered with this role. Applicants must speak a good level of English, some Tagalog would be an advantage but not essential.
Salary: €3k net pm
Start date: TBD
Housekeeper/Cook ~ Mouans Sartoux
An experienced is being sought by a British client who has a 400m2 , 5 bedroom luxury property close to Mougins. This couple are in residence for 4-5 months each summer at which time longer working hours will be required, the overtime accrued will be taken as ‘time off in lieu’ during the off-season months. In the summer months when the property is busy with guests, the employers will employ a professional chef however when it is only the couple staying at the property, they will require the housekeeper to prepare very simple meals, salads, a quiche, or pasta dish etc. Especially in the out of season months, the employer would like the housekeeper to keep an eye on the general running of the property, informing them if a plumber or external contractor may be required. A garden maintenance and pool service are already employed at the property.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Setting and clearing of meal tables
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Very simple meal preparation
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Shopping
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Setting up pool area with towels etc
Requirements:
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Excellent previous experience and references
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Fluent English and some basic spoken French to communicate with contractors
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Some basic cooking skills
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Capable, organised and efficient
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Keen eye for detail
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Proactive and reactive
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Driving license
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Flexible, warm approach
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Able to work longer hours when required in high season with any time off accrued over the summer, being taken between October and March.
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Able to assess any external service providers required - especially off-season
Salary: TBD
Start date: TBD
Laundry/Housekeeper ~ Monaco POSITION NOW FILLED
Our Monaco-based client is currently seeking an experienced person to provide mainly laundry services plus assisting the small team of housekeepers who work year-round at the property. This role will initially be for a 6 month period with the possibility that the role could become permanent. Working 5 days/39hrs per week on a Monaco CDD contract, this may sometimes include working at weekends with days off being taken during the week.
Duties will include:
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Providing excellent and knowledgeable laundry services
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Assisting the housekeeping team where necessary
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Possibility of housekeeping duties in a separate Monaco apartment
Requirements:
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Proven experience providing high quality laundry service
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Excellent housekeeping skills and experience
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Speak fluent English
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Live within easy travelling distance of Monaco
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Have current Monaco or French residency
This returning client spends the majority of each year in their Monaco residence and the successful candidate will be joining a team of long-established professional service staff therefore previous experience working within this type of UHNWI’s household is essential.
Salary: €2.6k net pm
Start date: March 1st
Please note: Applicants for positions based in France MUST have a current working visa/carte de sejour or be the holder of an EU passport