Housekeeper Vacancies
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LIVE-IN SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER - BORDEAUX REGION
Our clients are currently seeking an mature and experienced senior housekeeper to assist in the running of a 20+ bedroom property situated approximately 1.5hrs from Bordeaux. This is NOT a Head Housekeeper role, the senior housekeeper will carry out the exact same duties as the junior housekeeping staff.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Laundry & Ironing
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Ensure that all housekeeping duties are performed to a high standard,
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Arrange a rotation of duties that suits the Principals activities,
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Stock control stock/inventory of cleaning products
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Liaising with House Manager on rotation and weekly requirements
Requirements:
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Excellent prior senior housekeeper experience
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Excellent letters of reference
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EU passport or long-term carte de sejour
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Flexible approach
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Works well in a team
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Fluent spoken English
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Able to live long term in a rural setting
Accommodation will be provided either in a staff house on site or in the nearby village 3 minutes’ walk from the property.
Salary: €3.2k net negotiable
Start date: TBD
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​SUMMER HOUSEKEEPER X 3 - VALLAURIS - LATE APRIL-EARLY SEPT
Our new client, with a vacation home in Vallauris, is seeking three additional housekeepers/femme de menage for this summer season. Starting either late April or very early May and working though until early September. 6 days per week working on rotation with the housekeeping team. We are awaiting an update on shift start and finish times. This role does not offer accommodation therefore candidates must live within easy travelling distance of Vallauris/Super Cannes.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Laundry & Ironing
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Informal Guest Service
Requirements:
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Excellent previous experience in a similar role
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Excellent references
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EU passport or current carte de sejour
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Fluent English
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Tagalog an advantage but not essential
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Works well in a team
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Can take direction
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Flexible and positive approach
Salary: €3.5k net per month CDD
Start date: late April/Early May
LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER – DORDOGNE
We are currently seeking a mature and experienced live-in housekeeper for a long-term role in a rural chateau in the Dordogne area. The housekeeper will joining a small team of staff at this newly purchased property and will provide a high level of cleaning and presentation of the property interior, a second live-in housekeeper will also be employed. The client takes possession of the chateau around 20th April and he would like to have the first household staff arrive and be ready to work by 1st May at the latest. A beautiful gatehouse with 4/5 ensuite bedroom is offered as shared accommodation with this role.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Laundry and Ironing
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Assist chef in cleaning of kitchen areas
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Household Linens Management
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Household Products Inventory/Stock control
Requirements:
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Excellent previous experience
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Excellent letters of reference from previous employers
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Fluent English
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Spoken Tagalog an advantage but not essential
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EU passport or a long-term titre de sejour
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A quiet, calm attitude
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Works well in a team
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Happy to be accommodated in an en-suite bedroom with shared kitchen/sitting room
Salary: €2.8k net per month negotiable
Start date: Late April/Early May
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LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER - BEAULIEU SUR MER - EARLY MAY TO END AUG POSITION NOW FILLED
A client has recently purchased a property in Beaulieu sur Mer is currently seeking a seasonal housekeeper who can also provide simple family meals. Most of the time there will only be the client and his wife in residence and they will be travelling for several periods during the summer season at which time the housekeeper’s duties will be to simply maintain the cleanliness of the property in the absence of the client. The couple would require simple meal preparation of salads, simple pastas, charcuterie plates etc. An en-suite bedroom at the property is offered as accommodation with a staff car available for shopping etc.
Duties will include:
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General Housekeeping
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Simple Cooking( preferred but not essential)
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Laundry & Ironing
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Shopping/Errands
Requirements:
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Excellent previous experience in a similar role
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Excellent references
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Able to legally invoice the client for the employment period
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Have a driving license ( preferred but not essential)
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Able to live-in throughout the summer season
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Speaks fluent English
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EU nationality or work visa
Salary: Negotiable
Start date: May 1st
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LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT VILLA STEWARDESS - ST MAXIME - JUNE TO SEPT ON HOLD
Our American client is currently seeking a professional and highly experienced villa stewardess to assist his resident team with the summer season guests and visiting family. This property is extremely busy during some of the high season months. Working 40hrs/6 days per week with any overtime worked given as ‘time off in lieu’ during the quieter weeks.
The housekeeping and table service duties are split approximately 60% housekeeping/40% table and guest service therefore candidates must have extensive experience working in both types of roles.
Duties will include:
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5*Housekeeping
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Laundry & Ironing
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Table Service
Requirements:
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Excellent previous professional housekeeping and service experience
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Excellent references
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A good level of spoken English
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A warm flexible approach
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Works well in a team
Accommodation is offered with this role if required. Exact start date is yet to be decided but it will be early June finishing mid-September.
Salary: €3k net per month
Start date: Early June
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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