THE LEADING EXCLUSIVE HOUSEHOLD STAFF RECRUITMENT AGENCY

 

Self-Employed Property Manager ~ Vence

Our clients in Vence are seeking a self-employed property manager who is able to provide a variety of services throughout the year at their 7 bedroom luxury villa, services will include:

• Regular weekly property inspection visits out of season

• Liaise with local contractors

• Oversee any repairs/garden maintenance

• Deal with general correspondence arriving at the property

• Liaise where necessary with incoming rental guests ( approx.. 8 weeks pa)

• Oversee Saturday changeovers (10am-4pm)

• Meet and greet renters in high season

• Provide cleaning staff when required

• Arrange for cleaning staff during visits of owners ( approx.. 8-12 weeks pa)

• Ensure property is prepared and fully stocked for Principal’s arrival

 

The property manager should live within easy travelling distance of Vence and will be required to be available to provide their services for much longer hours in the summer months and should already have a team of housekeepers on whom they can call on when needed to provide changeovers and weekly cleaning. Applicants must have a legal entity in France through which they can invoice the client on a monthly basis

Salary: To be invoiced monthly

Start date: TBD

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Housekeeper/Villa Stewardess ~ Cannes/Mougins  ON TRIAL

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:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Table settings/flowers etc

• Informal table service

• Assist with laundry on laundress’ day off

Requirements:

• Excellent previous experience in a similar role

• Good knowledge of informal table service

• Ability to arrange flowers for table/house when required

• Works well with others

• Able to work on rota of early shift/late shift when employers in residence

• Able at short notice to work paid overtime hours when required

• Fluent English, some spoken French an advantage but not essential

• Own transport as no close public transport routes available

• An EU passport or French carte de sejour

• 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:

• 5* Housekeeping Services

• Household and personal laundry

• Stock control and linens inventory

• Household accounts

• Preparation and service of meals (in absence of the butler and/or chef)

• Flower-arranging using flowers from the grounds

• Update crystal, silver, china and linen inventories 

• Packing and unpacking

• Creating and implementing a housekeeping manual

• Provide monthly written report to employer’s office

• Oversight of any interior contractors

• Liaising with the Head Gardener and the Property Caretaker re: maintenance/security/flowers/fresh produce etc

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years similar professional experience

• Knowledge of care of luxury items and wardrobe

• High levels of spoken English & French

• Good family-level cook

• Clean driving license

• Recent DBS or casier judiciare

• A positive, can-do attitude

• Uniform to be worn when the family is in residence.

• Excellent checkable references

• Non-smoker preferred

• 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 POSITION NOW FILLED

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:

• Hands-on 5* housekeeping

• Preparation of weekly housekeeping rota

• Preparation of daily duties lists

• Stock control/Inventory

Requirements:

• Excellent prior experience in a senior housekeeper role

• Fluent English/conversational French an advantage

• Living within easy travelling distance of Monaco

• A ‘hands-on’, flexible approach

• Able to work well as part of a team

• 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:

• 5* Housekeeping

• Liaising with butler/chef for meal service

• Packing and unpacking suitcases

• Laundry & ironing when required

Requirements

• Excellent previous experience in a similar role

• Fluent English, some French an advantage

• Good service skills

• Good organizational abilities

• Excellent letters of reference

• EU passport or French residency

• Live within easy travelling distance of Cap Martin

Salary: €2.8k npm negotiable  (CDI)

Start date: ASAP

 

Live-In Butler/Manager  ~ Tanneron  ~ Start June‘25

Our client is currently seeking an experienced, energetic and knowledgeable long-term butler who has the ability to also provide simple management skills to ensure the smooth-running of his large, newly renovated property in Tanneron and oversee the small interior team. The Western European employer spends several months each year in residence at the property, often alone or with two close family members; in the summer season there will be busy weeks/weekends with guests regularly staying at the property. Applicants must like and be comfortable around dogs as the Principal has two medium/large breed family dogs at the property.

 

Duties will include:

• 5* table and guest services

• Managing a small household staff (2 housekeepers/chef/handyman)

• Liaising with external contractors and local suppliers

• Budgeting and stock control

• Ensuring smooth running of the property

• Running errands and assisting with restaurant reservations etc

• Arranging household provisions – newspapers, flowers etc.

• Stocking of preferred employer and household items

• Wine cellar management

• Ensure 24/7 readiness of property for Principal/Guest arrivals

• Monthly reports to Principal/Family Office

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Requirements:

• Several years of proven similar experience

• Excellent and verifiable references from prior employers

• Ultra-quiet and discreet level of service

• Quickly learn to anticipate the Principal’s requirements and where possible provide these in advance of them being requested

• Take personal pride in the level of services provided

• Ability to lead household team with patience, respect and kindness

• Excellent front of house and formal/informal service skills

• A ‘hands-on & can-do’ approach, able to assist colleagues whenever necessary

• Responsible and autonomous, able to motivate the team

• Responsive and rapid communicator

• Meticulous ‘eye for detail’ with 7* standards

• Flexibility is essential for this role

• Hardworking, discreet and trustworthy

• Speaking fluent English and conversational French

• Have an EU passport

• Current driving license

• Lateral thinker and a solutions-driven problem solver

 

On-site accommodation is offered with this role. The Principal is currently renovating a property on the grounds of the estate to provide accommodation for the staff employed at the property. Tanneron is a small and  beautiful Provencal village located in the hills, about 30 minutes west of Cannes. Candidates should either live very locally or if residing at the property they must be happy to live long-term in a quiet, relatively rural area. Travel for 2-3 months to Dubai may be requested by the employer.

Salary: TBD (CDI)

Start date: June ‘25

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Travelling Chef ~ France/Middle East etc 

A personal travelling chef is required to accompany our client and his wife to his various properties in France and the Middle East. The chef must be able to provide a high level of international cuisines. The client entertains guests on a fairly regular basis and the chef must be able to quickly adapt to last-minute changes to guest numbers and menus. Depending on the chef’s country of residence the client is willing to either be invoiced on a monthly basis or alternatively the chef will be contracted and salaried in the usual way.

Duties will include:

• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 6 days per week for the two main Principals + visiting family/guests when required

• Prepare informal and formal meals

• Ensure the kitchens are meticulously cleaned and maintained

• Prepare staff meals when necessary

• General shopping

• Menu planning with Principal and his wife

Requirements:

• Excellent previous high-level experience in restaurants/private homes

• Photo portfolio of own plating

• Excellent letters of reference

• Flexible and calm approach

• Works well in a team

• Liaise with and  take direction from the Butler/Manager when required

• Speak good English

• No dependents – free to travel extensively

• Driving license

Salary: €TBD
Start date: TBD

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Live-in or Out Permanent Chef ~ Fayence region/Var - June 2025

An experienced chef is required for a new full-time role we have based in the Var region about 30 minutes from Cannes. The employer is seeking a highly skilled chef, preferably with some Michelin-starred restaurant experience or who can show recent training with a Michelin-starred chef - as well as also being able to provide a variety of other international cuisines. This client enjoys vibrant, contemporary cooking and is looking for a chef who has a real passion for modern and eclectic cuisines as well as being able to prepare the more classical menus.

He spends several months each year at his French property, including the summer season when he regularly invites family and guests to stay for short periods. The chef will be required to provide beautifully-presented and delicious cuisines; there will not be large groups of guests as this client generally enjoys a quiet and discreet lifestyle.

The chef will be working with a small team of household staff therefore it is important to the employer that his staff always treat each other with patience and respect; any disrespect of colleagues will not be tolerated. The Principal requires his staff to have calm, even temperaments and who enjoy working in a team.

This role offers on-site accommodation therefore the chef can either live locally (if their home is within 20-30mins travelling distance of the property) or be accommodated in the staff quarters currently being constructed at the property. Applicants must be happy to work and live in a  quiet, rural area.

Requirements:

• Excellent experience in a similar role

• Preferably some Michelin-starred restaurant experience

• Enjoy preparing modern, eclectic cuisines, as well as classical menus

• Excellent letters of reference

• Be able to show their own personal plating portfolio

• Able to adapt quickly to changes of plan/guest numbers etc

• Able to easily adapt to special dietary requirements

• Calm, respectful attitude with colleagues

• Speak good English, some French an advantage but not essential

• Have EU nationality or French residency

• Clean driving license and own transport

Salary: €5k npm neg

Start date: June 2025

 

Travelling Butler/Manager ~ France/Middle East etc ON TRIAL

An highly professional, energetic, organised and formally-trained butler is required for a long term role, travelling with our regular client and his wife to their various homes; usually spending 4 - 5 months in Paris and Cannes then transferring to the client’s other properties in the Middle East and elsewhere.  Duties will include all the usual traditional butler activities, formal and informal service, co-ordination and oversight of junior housekeeping and service staff, event management, guest and concierge services and if in a travelling role, the organisation of the homes in advance of the Principals arrival will be required.

Requirements:

• Formally-trained butler with minimum of 3 years in a similar role

• Fluent English/Conversational French

• Excellent letters of reference

• Recent criminal records check

• Clean driving license

The Principal and his wife travel frequently therefore it must be understood that the role will not suit a butler who has a dependent family or personal commitments.

Salary: €5k npm (negotiable depending on experience)

Start date: TBD

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Live-In or Out Handyman ~ Fayence area ~ June 2025

A skilled and experienced handyman is required to work at a large newly renovated  rural property near Fayence in the Var region. The European employer will be in residence for several months each year and the house will have a small permanent staff of three live-in housekeepers, chef and butler/manager.

Duties will include:

• General property maintenance, interior and exterior

• Light garden maintenance ( garden contractor employed 2 days per week)

• Cleaning of all terraces and driveway

• Cleaning and maintenance of garden and terrace furniture

• Pool care

• Setting up and clearing away of pool areas morning and evening

• Cleaning of villa vehicles

• Maintaining villa machinery/tools - exterior and interior

• Simple electrical and plumbing repairs

• Assist housekeeping staff with heavier jobs, cleaning windows etc

Requirements:

• Excellent handyman/maintenance experience

• Excellent letters of reference

• Knowledge of pool maintenance

• Electrical and plumbing knowledge

• Clean driving license and own vehicle

• Speaks good English and French/spoken German an advantage

• EU passport holder or French residency cards

 

This role offers on-site accommodation in the newly renovated staff accommodation. This property is undergoing complete renovation therefore the role does not begin until June 2025.

Salary: TBD

Start date: June 2025

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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
 

Family Office Accountant ~ Ramatuelle
Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified accountant who is familiar with the French taxation and salaries systems, running and regularly reviewing various expenditures/budgets and able to work in the client’s Ramatuelle office on a daily basis.
Duties will include:
• Organization of accounting procedures
• Accounting of company assets;
• Accounting for incoming fixed assets
• Accounting of business liabilities including accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Inventory accounting of stock items
• Petty Cash accounting with regular review of transactions in accordance with the requirements of the accounting firm's consultants to establish a balance sheet
• Knowledge of the principles of calculating social security contributions based on employee salaries
• Understanding of the French tax system, principles of VAT calculation, transfer of taxes to the relevant budgets.
• Annual inventory of companies' fixed assets and understanding of depreciation charges (based on communications with the accounting firm's consultants).
• Collection, analysis and consolidation of information for the preparation of the following year's budget as part of the budget process, in cooperation with the persons responsible for the different expenditure groups, and subsequent provision of consolidated information to the Director.
• Monthly monitoring of budget execution
• Regular monitoring of invoices and preparation of payment records with prior provision of information to the central office before acceptance of payments by the director
• Account for non-cash expenses from the bank cards of responsible persons by collecting, analysing and consolidating reports on payments made provided by these persons.
• Account for cash expenses by consolidating advance reports collected from responsible persons and reconciling cash balances according to cash books.
• Preparation of monthly reports to the central office
Requirements:
• Proven experience as an accountant for French companies
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and particularly Microsoft Excel
• Good level of written and spoken French and English
• Flexibility and professionalism
• Works well with others
• Able to work under pressure
Salary: TBD
Start date: TBD

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Resident Couple ~ Cannes  POSITION NOW FILLED
A very experienced domestic couple is required to handle the day-to-day running, maintenance and upkeep of a large luxury villa located close to Cannes. The busy international owners are generally in residence for 12-16 weeks per year, mainly in the high season months at which time a 5* level of service is required. Additional service and housekeeping staff are employed in the summer months however for the rest of the year the resident couple will be expected to clean and maintain the property including assisting with garden maintenance. Applicants must have extensive experience of running this type of high level, high service property with a strong record of providing discreet and seamless guest services.
Interior duties will include:
 5* Housekeeping and laundry
 Light, healthy cooking in absence of chef
 Prepare breakfast when required
 Inventory and stock control
 Occasional table service
 Laying of tables
 Flower arranging
 Overseeing seasonal teams
 Liaising with suppliers and contractors
Exterior duties will include:
 Backing up contracted gardening company
 Mowing and general garden maintenance
 General handyman and minor maintenance
 Appliance and vehicle maintenance
 Pool maintenance
 Setting out and closing up of pool areas morning and evening
 Troubleshooting
 Preparing monthly reports for local property manager
 Liaising with contractors and suppliers
 Driving
 Shopping and errands
Requirements:
• Excellent prior experience in this type of role
• Ability to work ‘hands on’
• Fluent English and conversational French from at least one of the couple
• Each of the couple must have a driving license
• Excellent letters of reference
• EU nationality or valid documentation allowing employment in France.
A one bedroom apartment located on the property is offered as accommodation with this role.
Salary: TBD
Start date: October/November ‘24​

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Resident Couple ~ Vence POSITION NOW FILLED

A very experienced domestic couple is required to handle the day-to-day running, maintenance and upkeep of a large luxury villa located close to Vence. The owners are generally in residence for 3 months per year, mainly in the high season at which time a 7* level of service is required; a seasonal chef and  additional service and housekeeping staff are employed in the summer months however for the rest of the year the resident couple will be expected to clean and maintain the property; a gardening company visits several times per week. Applicants must have extensive experience of running this type of high level, high service property with a strong record of providing discreet and seamless guest services.

Interior duties will include:

• 5* Housekeeping and laundry

• Light, healthy cooking in absence of chef

• Prepare breakfast when required

• Inventory and stock control

• Occasional table service

• Laying of tables

• Flower arranging

• Overseeing seasonal teams

• Liaising with suppliers and contractors

Exterior duties will include:

• Backing up contracted gardening company

• Mowing and general garden maintenance

• General handyman and minor maintenance

• Appliance and vehicle maintenance

• Pool maintenance

• Setting out and closing up of pool areas morning and evening

• Troubleshooting

• Preparing monthly reports for local property manager

• Liaising with contractors and suppliers

• Driving

• Shopping and errands

A caretaker apartment located on the property is offered as accommodation with this role. Candidates must be able to speak fluent English and conversational French, have excellent letters of reference and have either EU nationality or valid documentation allowing employment in France.

Salary: TBD

Start date: Autumn '24

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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