Manager Vacancies
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CHATEAU MANAGER – DORDOGNE POSITION NOW FILLED
Our British client is currently seeking a Property Manager to run his newly purchased chateau in the Dordogne area. The Principal and his partner will be in residence all year-round, this is not a vacation property, it will be their long-term home therefore the client is looking for a flexible, adaptable, calm and highly organised property manager to assist in the running of this beautiful historic home. Independent accommodation is provided with this role, possibly off-property.
Duties will include:
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Staff Scheduling/Rotas/Vacations
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Staff Training, Performance & Standards
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Liaison between Employer and Staff
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Staff Recruitment when required
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Food & Beverage Service Management
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Projects & Maintenance Management
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Oversight of Grounds/Exterior care
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Sourcing, Hiring & Management of Contractors
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Stock & Budget Control
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Inventory Creation & Management
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VIP Events Planning
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Preparation of monthly progress and budget reports
Requirements:
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Several years of prior experience in a similar role
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Excellent letters of reference
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Fluent French & English - spoken and written
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Flexible ‘can do/hands-on’ approach
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Calm, efficient and discreet
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Able to assist junior staff when necessary
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Excellent ‘man-management’ skills
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Able to consistently maintain a calm, smooth-running household
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Clean driving license
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EU passport or long term carte de Sejour
Salary: €6k net pm negotiable
Start date: Late April/Early May
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Live-Out Manager/Tech Manager ~ Monaco ON HOLD
Our British clients in Monaco have recently purchased a property in the new Mareterra complex and, although the property is newly constructed, this client will be making several interior structural changes before taking up residence - at a time yet to be scheduled but expecting to be mid- 2026. They are hoping to quickly find a reliable and professional person able to provide a wide range of services between now until delivery of the completed property - and beyond.
Duties will include:
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Detailed oversight of the property development over the next 18 months
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Preparing regular progress and ‘snagging’ reports to the UK office and Principal’s PA
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Liaising where necessary with the local contractors
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Working to the instruction of the Principal
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Being the ‘eyes and ears’ of the Principal overseeing works and dealing with the French building company/contractors etc
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Keyholding of the property
Requirements:
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Fluent English and fluent French
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Excellent technical knowledge
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Extensive prior experience in a similar type of role
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Able to shoulder full caretaking/keyholding responsibilities of the property
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Able to communicate with contractors at a level of confidence and understanding
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Must live within easy travelling distance of Monaco
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Excellent letters of reference
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Recent casier judiciare or criminal records check
Salary: €4k net per month on MC contract
Start date: ASAP​​​​
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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