Domestic Couple Jobs (2)
Role: Estate Management Couple - Apply now
Location: Cannes, South of France
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU4159
Languages: Fluent French & English required
Essential Requirements: Very experienced couple with excellent background in UHNW private service. First class service skills and exceptional background in Estate /House management. Team players with Fluent French & English written and spoken required. Drivers essential.
Description: A wonderful opportunity for candidates with previous long-term private service background and who can show long term employment (minimum of 5yrs in one position) in previous Large Private Residence positions.
This part time formal residence is owned by delightful long-term clients, who maintain a beautiful villa overlooking the Mediterranean and tucked away in a glorious setting up in the hills of the Cote D’Azur.
Mainly used throughout the Summer months with occasional visits during the year, you must be confident and able to manage and take care of ALL aspects of this Classical French property when the house is unoccupied and have top class service skills and ability to care for the family when they are in town.
Duties will include total management of the Estate and main residence, overseeing day to day running of the property to include household and estate inventories, stock control – management of external contractors and serving the needs of the families and their guests needs when in residence.
The housekeeper will have great attention to detail, be used to caring for fine fabrics, Antiques, precious Artwork and all aspects of laundry and wardrobe management. Capable to supervise and train any temporary or junior staff as needed. Garden and estate team employed, with visiting staff attending when the principals visit. Therefore, essential that you are team players and work with the team to meet the highest standards.
This is a highly recommended position, replacing a very long term couple, who have recently retired.
TOP NEGOTIABLE SALARY – Self contained 3 bedroom property on the Estate available. Driver essential with fluent French & English.
Start Date: ASAP START. (HU4159)
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Role: Experienced Domestic Couple - Apply now
Location: Cirencester, Gloucester
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU4139
Essential Requirements: Professional and experienced domestic couple with exceptional eye for detail and understanding of first class levels of service. Flexible and pro active, with a “can do” attitude. Strong IT skills, technically minded with impeccable record keeping and good communication skills. Fluent English, Clean driving licences and Longevity in previous positions essential.
Description: The property is a well-established, totally refurbished manor house in a beautiful location. This is a part residence property of long-term international clients who visit especially during the summer months, the house is also used by extended family and friends throughout the year. The current couple will shorty retire home to New Zealand, after 12 very happy years, but will be available for a handover period. The Interior team of 4 include: cook/ assistant housekeeper, daily cleaner.
Maintenance – Facilities management role
Develop and understand a working knowledge of the mechanical and electrical installations, including heating, lighting, security, alarm systems, swimming pool and boiler room. Working through daily/weekly/monthly checklists.
Ensure that all facilities are tested thoroughly prior to any member of the family visiting. To include all tech equipment, audio-visual and telephones.
Liaison with all external companies and contractors servicing these installations, ensuring timely implementation.
Ensure all operating manuals, warranties, guarantees are kept scheduled and up to date.
Maintain comprehensive inventories of household contents, maintain diary, log all faults, snags, breakages, operational costs and repairs.
Supervision of the care and maintenance of the fabric of the building and where appropriate liaison with the Managing Agents and contractors. To include and ensure windows are cleaner, chimneys swept, bird guards are cleaned. All outdoor furniture is well maintained and the gym, swimming pool, tennis court are all clean, well maintained and all manufacturers maintenance procedures are carried out by the relevant contractors.
Occasional driving duties may be required.
Housekeeping Role
To ensure that the interior of the property is always immaculate.
Maintain and care for all contents of the residence, which includes special finishes, Antiques, fine art and high end fine fabrics.
Assist with Laundry, wardrobe management and packing and unpacking during visits.
When the property is occupied, you will be responsible for provisioning, maintain bedrooms and bathrooms, turn down service, serving food and beverages and generally taking care of the principal and family or guests.
Preparation and serve breakfast and provide support and kitchen assistance to the cook for any large dinner parties or functions.
Maintain and record household budget and expenditure.
Oversee, supervise and work with local part time staff. Interact with any travelling staff as required.
Occasional driving duties may be required.
Excellent salary depending on experience, with 2 bedroom all found cottage. Based on a 5 day week, you must be prepared to work as required when the house is occupied. This will include some weekend working. Time off in lieu can be taken when the clients are not in residence. Both must drive. Sorry No pets or dependants. (HU4139)
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Role: Domestic Couple (Guardian role) - Apply now
Location: Ibiza, Spain
Type: Housekeeper/Laundress/Light cook/Maintenance person/Driveer/Security
Job ref: HU4155
Salary: Circa 2,300 Euros net per month each
HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRESS/LIGHT COOK/MAINTENANCE PERSON/DRIVER/SECURITY
Essential Requirements: SPANISH speaking at least to good conversational level. Previous private house experience. Driving licence essential. Happy to work longer hours when the principals are in residence. Specialist trades skills i.e. electrical, plumbing etc a big plus.
Experienced domestic couple with experience in a similar position, is required to have sole care and responsibility of this Villa throughout the year. Primarily a holiday home, used by the principals and their guests at periods throughout the year. The property is approx 30 mins drive from Ibiza town. The current couple are retiring and returning to their home country.
Main duties between the couple are:
Cleaning and maintenance of all rooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
Laundry and ironing with ability to care for fine clothes and fabrics.
Basic cooking as required.
Driving to include airports runs, shopping, restaurants etc.
Receive and serve guests
Table setting and service.
Contact and liaison with service providers and suppliers.
General maintenance of the property to include external care of the swimming pool and terraces.
Assistance with garden maintenance, overseeing and assisting the gardening team.
Security and safety of the property
SALARY Circa 2,300 Euros net per month each. Self-contained 1 bedroom studio with air conditioning, heating, internet and TV. One must drive. BOTH MUST SPEAK GOOD CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH. Excellent references required. (HU4155)