Housekeeper Vacancies
Housekeeper ~ Ramatuelle ~ ASAP
An experienced and locally-based housekeeper is urgently required to join a small team of long term staff caring for a luxury vacation property in the St Tropez area. The European family are based in Monaco and like to use their vacation prioperty both in and out of high season, visiting for long weekends/school holidays etc outside of the high season months. Working 9am – 6pm Monday to Friday with flexibility to work weekends when Principal is in residence for occasional weekends out of season.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Laundry and ironing
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Informal service occasionally
Requirements:
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Already living in the St Tropez region
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A minimum of 3 years high level experience in a similar role
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Professional and flexible
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A positive, upbeat approach
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Works well in a team
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Spoken English and some French preferable
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Own transport essential
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EU passport or French carte de sejour
Salary: €3k net pm
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Housekeeper/Villa Stewardess ~ Cannes/Mougins
An experienced housekeeper is required to join a in interior team of 3 other staff working in a luxury property located between Mougins and Cannes. For cultural reasons only female applicants can be considered.
When owners not in residence working hours will be 9am-5pm - 5 days per week which includes a 1 hour meal break. When owners are in residence the housekeepers will be on an early shift/late shift rotation changing each week. The European employers are in residence for all of July and August each year and for an additional 3 months at different times throughout the year - excluding the period from November to March when they winter in the Alps and the Caribbean.
This role is predominantly hands-on cleaning/housekeeping - service skills only required for the periods when employers are in residence.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Table settings/flowers etc
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Informal table service
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Assist with laundry on laundress’ day off
Requirements:
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Excellent previous experience in a similar role
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Good knowledge of informal table service
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Ability to arrange flowers for table/house when required
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Works well with others
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Able to work on rota of early shift/late shift when employers in residence
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Able at short notice to work paid overtime hours when required
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Fluent English, some spoken French an advantage but not essential
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Own transport as no close public transport routes available
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An EU passport or French carte de sejour
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Live within easy travelling distance of Cannes/Mougins
Salary: €3k net pr month ( CDI)
Start date: TBD
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Live-In Housekeeper/Gouvernante ~ St Remy de Provence
An experienced residential housekeeper, able to provide 5* services, is required to work within a small team in a large, luxury property in St Remy de Provence. The housekeeper will be responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the main house and annexes, ensuring all is permanently ready for the family to visit. During periods of residence, the housekeeper may be required to lead a very small team when larger numbers of guests are in residence. The property is used by the family for only 3 to 4 weeks per year and the Principal usually arrives with additional service/catering staff and a PA. Outside of the family visits, once the property is prepared to the required level following visits by the Principal, the housekeeper will generally work 4-5 hrs per day 5 days per week. Extra hours will be required during the three to four weeks when the Principal and guests are in residence. Applicants must be discreet and trustworthy, able to work with complete autonomy, have a keen eye for detail, work with precision and efficiency, have meticulous standards along with a knowledge of caring for fine furnishings, objet d’art, household crystal, antiques luxury fabrics and designer wardrobe items. This role would suit a mature candidate who has a calm and professional attitude, confident in their ability to provide a high-quality service – someone who takes real pride in their work.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping Services
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Household and personal laundry
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Stock control and linens inventory
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Household accounts
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Preparation and service of meals (in absence of the butler and/or chef)
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Flower-arranging using flowers from the grounds
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Update crystal, silver, china and linen inventories
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Packing and unpacking
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Creating and implementing a housekeeping manual
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Provide monthly written report to employer’s office
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Oversight of any interior contractors
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Liaising with the Head Gardener and the Property Caretaker re: maintenance/security/flowers/fresh produce etc
Requirements:
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Minimum of 5 years similar professional experience
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Knowledge of care of luxury items and wardrobe
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High levels of spoken English & French
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Good family-level cook
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Clean driving license
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Recent DBS or casier judiciare
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A positive, can-do attitude
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Uniform to be worn when the family is in residence.
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Excellent checkable references
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Non-smoker preferred
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EU nationality or long-term French residency is essential
With this role, a beautiful independent cottage on the grounds of the property is offered to the housekeeper who will also have use of a car. A part-time housekeeper, four gardening staff and a residential caretaker are also employed on a permanent basis at the property.
Salary: €2.5k npm CDI (neg)
Start date: January ‘25
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Lead Housekeeper ~ Fontvieille/Monaco
An experienced senior housekeeper is required to work in a large luxury apartment close to Fontvieille in Monaco. This Swiss German family of four are long term residents in Monaco and are seeking a lead housekeeper to join their small team of interior staff. It is important to the employer that the lead housekeeper works ‘hands-on’ alongside the other housekeepers and understands that this is not a ‘hands-off’ management role. The team have been in place for several years and are used to working in a warm, respectful environment. It is also important that the new lead housekeeper likes animals and is not allergic to dogs or cats. Working 42-44hrs per week including either a Saturday or a Sunday each week, depending on the weekly rota.
Duties will include:
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Hands-on 5* housekeeping
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Preparation of weekly housekeeping rota
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Preparation of daily duties lists
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Stock control/Inventory
Requirements:
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Excellent prior experience in a senior housekeeper role
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Fluent English/conversational French an advantage
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Living within easy travelling distance of Monaco
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A ‘hands-on’, flexible approach
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Able to work well as part of a team
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Likes animals/no allergies
Salary: €3k net pm negotiable
Start date: TBD
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Housekeeper ~ Cap Martin
Our client is seeking a highly professional and experienced live-out housekeeper to join the interior team at her large luxury property on Cap Martin. An adaptable and flexible approach is required as this role involves working as a team, meaning that working hours and days will be on a weekly rota, 5 days per week/40hrs pw, working either the morning shift starting at 6:30am-3.30pm or the afternoon shift 1pm-10pm; the housekeeper will be required to work these shift times on alternating weeks. Weekend work will sometimes be required with days off being taken during the week.
Duties:
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5* Housekeeping
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Liaising with butler/chef for meal service
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Packing and unpacking suitcases
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Laundry & ironing when required
Requirements
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Excellent previous experience in a similar role
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Fluent English, some French an advantage
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Good service skills
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Good organizational abilities
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Excellent letters of reference
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EU passport or French residency
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Live within easy travelling distance of Cap Martin
Salary: €2.8k npm negotiable (CDI)
Start date: ASAP
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Housekeeper x 2 ~ Fontvieille/MC POSITIONS NOW FILLED
Our client in Monaco is currently seeking two housekeepers to become an important part of an interior staff already employed at this large apartment property close to Fontvieille. The housekeepers will work under the direction of the Head Housekeeper and House Manager. 39hrs per week. Monaco CDI contract
Duties will include:
• 5* Housekeeping
• Laundry & Ironing
• Care/cleaning of designer wardrobe and valuable household linens
• Cleaning kitchen areas after chef has finished service
Requirements:
• Excellent previous housekeeping experience
• Speaks fluent English
• EU nationality or French carte de sejour
• Live within easy travelling distance of Monaco
• Excellent letters of reference
• Team player with flexible approach
This role does not offer accommodation therefore candidates must live within easy travelling distance of Monaco and be accustomed to coming to work each day by train. This client is seeking housekeepers who have previously worked within a large team of interior staff and who work alongside their colleagues with respect and professionalism.
Salary: €2.8k net pm negotiable
Start date: October ‘24
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Head Housekeeper ~ Monaco ON HOLD UNTIL MID-OCT
Our returning clients are seeking a highly experienced and professional Head Housekeeper to lead a team of junior housekeepers employed at the client’s large luxury property in Monaco. It is essential that candidates have proven experience heading up a top-level housekeeping team, either in private households or in 5* hotels.
Duties:
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Lead and oversee a team of junior housekeepers
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Provide housekeeper training where required
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Prepare staff rotas
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Prepare weekly cleaning schedules
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Manage stock and inventory
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Ensure meticulous level of daily housekeeping
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Oversee impeccable presentation of interiors
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Report maintenance issues to management
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Ensure regular rotation of house linens
Requirements:
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Excellent prior professional experience working as a Head Housekeeper in private homes or 5*hotels
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Excellent letters or reference
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Flexible approach
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Ability to lead a team with kindness and respect
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Fluent English - conversational French preferred
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Live within easy travelling distance of Monaco
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Have EU passport or long term French residency
39hrs per week on a CDI, at busier times there will be some paid overtime hours required.
Salary: TBD
Start date: Sept/Oct
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Seasonal Housekeeper ~ St Paul de Vence POSITION NOW FILLED
Our regular summer client is seeking a seasonal housekeeper to join a small team of housekeepers at a large luxury property in St Paul de Vence, working hours will generally be from around midday to 7pm/8pm - 6 days per week.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Assist with laundry person when required
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Ability to provide guests and family with tea/coffee/drinks service would be an advantage
This role does not offer accommodation therefore applicants must already be living within easy travelling distance of St Paul de Vence. Candidates must speak English and have an EU passport or a current carte de sejour
Salary:€3k net pm (CDD)
Start date: ASAP to September
Seasonal Housekeeper ~ St Paul de Vence
Our regular summer client is seeking a seasonal housekeeper to join a small team of housekeepers at a large luxury property in St Paul de Vence, working hours will generally be from around midday to 7pm/8pm - 6 days per week.
Duties will include:
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5* Housekeeping
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Assist with laundry person when required
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Ability to provide guests and family with tea/coffee/drinks service would be an advantage
This role does not offer accommodation therefore applicants must already be living within easy travelling distance of St Paul de Vence. Candidates must speak English and have an EU passport or a current carte de sejour
Salary:€3k net pm (CDD)
Start date: ASAP to September​​
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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