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Couple Vacancies

LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE – DORDOGNE

Our British client is seeking an experienced, professional and mature domestic couple to assist in the care of his chateau property in the Dordogne. The couple will work under the direction of the Property Manager.

This Principal and his partner will be in residence at the chateau all year-round therefore he requires a domestic couple who are prepared to work throughout the year, not just seasonally. The property sits on approx. 30 hectares of mainly forested land with 2-3 hectares given to lawn and established topiary. A small one bedroom apartment on the grounds of the chateau is offered with this role.

Duties will include:

  • 5* Housekeeping (an additional live-in housekeeper will be employed)

  • Laundry and Ironing

  • Wardrobe Care

  • Interior and Exterior Maintenance

  • Garden Maintenance (lawns and topiary)

  • Daily Pool Care

  • Driving on drivers day off

  • Assist interior staff with heavy cleaning windows etc

Requirements:

  • Excellent previous domestic couple experience

  • Excellent letters of reference

  • Good spoken English, some spoken French

  • Spoken Tagalog appreciated but not essential.

  • Clean European driving license

  • A calm, flexible approach

  • Works well within a team

  • Able to take instruction when given

  • EU passport or a long-term titre de sejour

Salary: €5.5k net pm negotiable

Start date: Late April/Early May

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DOMESTIC COUPLE – VAR

Our British client has recently purchased a beautiful chateau and vineyard property in the upper Var region of France. He is now seeking a professional domestic couple who is able to provide eyar-round care for the interior and exterior of the property. The Principal (or his guests) will be in residence for 4-5 months each year, generally he is there for just a few days each visit with his guests using the property for one-week stays throughout this summer.

Duties will include:

  • 5* Housekeeping

  • Laundry & Ironing

  • F&B Provisioning

  • Restocking throughout occupied periods

  • Stock control of cleaning products etc

  • Shopping & errands

  • General garden/house maintenance

  • Regular watering of garden and pots

  • Maintenance and daily care of swimming pool

  • Work alongside local contractors when necessary

  • Opening and closing pool area each day

  • Communicate with vineyard management

  • Obtain quotes from contractors for any necessary works

  • Upkeep of property vehicles and machinery

  • Driving- airport etc

  • General property security

  • Managing utility bills etc

Requirements:

  • Excellent previous experience in similar roles

  • Excellent letters of reference from previous employers

  • One of the couple must speak a good level of French

  • Both must speak fluent English

  • Discretion with quiet efficiency

  • EU nationality or have long-term titres de sejours

  • At least one of the couple must have a driving license (preferably both)

  • Good practical maintenance/garden/vehicle care skills

This employer is quite informal and his service needs are not extensive, however there will be times when he has a larger number of guests staying at the chateau at which time a local chef will be employed. If the couple is able to provide simple  guest service duties at these rare events it would be appreciated but not essential. A local housekeeper is currently employed on a part-time basis, she will be available to assist the main housekeeper when there have been larger groups staying at the property. It is understood by the employer that here will be occasions when the assistance of local workers/contractors will be necessary especially for the heavier exterior jobs, in this situation the couple will liaise with the Principal’s PA. Accommodation of a 1-bedroom apartment on site is offered with this role.

Salary: €5.5k net pm (neg)

Start date: TBD

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SUMMER COUPLE - SOUTH OF FRANCE - JUNE TO END SEPT

Our client is currently seeking a highly experienced summer domestic couple to look after his family and property throughout the summer months. This role would suit a couple who have previously worked on yachts or who are accustomed to ‘yacht standard’ housekeeping and service. Working 6 days per week, hours to be discussed, extra days worked will be compensated.

Duties will include:

  • 5* Housekeeping ( knowledge of correct cleaning products for delicate surfaces)

  • Laundry and ironing (knowledge of using a Laurastar steam generator preferred)

  • VIP Wardrobe care

  • Care of two larger breed dogs

  • Driving  and valeting of vehicles

  • Basic household repairs/maintenance

  • Oversight of local contractors where necessary

  • Shopping

  • Garden maintenance

Requirements:

  • Valid European documents/work permit

  • Valid EU/Swiss driving license

  • Accustomed to using satnav

  • Excellent previous experience in a similar role

  • Excellent letters of reference

  • Speaks: English or Russian (German or French is a plus)

  • No dog allergies and familiarity with handling large breeds

  • Non-smokers

Accommodation of a furnished studio with cooking facilities, a washing machine and internet is provided within the villa grounds. Uniforms are provided for all staff.

Salary: TBD

Start date: June (awaiting confirmation of date)

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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

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