19 International jobs available:

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Monaco
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Fluent English and French, Strong Managerial Skills, Thorough Knowledge of European Cuisine, Flexibility to Travel

An experienced private chef is required for a large private residence in Monaco with four permanent residents.  We are looking for a private chef to manage all food operations.  Experience in high-level households is required.   Candidates should have an eye for detail, be able to create fine dishes and present them like paintings on a plate, love to experiment, create recipes and standards that will serve as guidelines for the kitchen staff to follow.   The chef will work in coordination with the butler to ensure the highest level of food service.  

Duties will include

• Management of the kitchen operation for a household of four people
• Food product management: locating best products and providers according to the needs of the employers, storage of dry, fresh and frozen food, ordering of food and kitchen supplies in coordination with the butler
• Managing a staff of four; scheduling, work allocation, supervision, training
• Verification of all operational and hygiene standards and their implementation
• Creating menus for one adult and two children, and occasional private events
• Food preparation three times per day, seven days per week, for 3 different people (one adult and two children) and simple staff food preparation for a staff of about 20. The Chef will need to organise the time of the cooks, the supplies, preparations and materials in such a way that the employer does not feel the absence of the chef
• Travel to a separate location in Courchevel for the winter season

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of operational experience as a chef in a high-paced household or on private or charter yachts
• Thorough knowledge of European cuisine (French & South Europe) as well as world kitchen
• Very good knowledge and adherence to HACCP norms
• Strong managerial skills: time, people, materials and premises
• Hands-on, lead-by-example mentality
• Professional communication skills with staff and peers
• Minimum language requirements: English and French, any other language is a plus

This is a full-time contract after a 6-month trial period.  5-day working week.  Live out.  Negotiable salary based on experience.   (HU3730)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Geneva, Switzerland with travel 
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, Fluent English and French speaker

An exciting new position has arisen for international clients who have worldwide residences in Europe and North America.  Of paramount importance is your cooking training, experience, and ability to work “natural” food and holistic mindset around menu planning. 

Normally cooking is for the family, but there will be occasions when small functions and parties will take place.  We seek a skilled chef with a wide knowledge of special diets, vegetarian, and vegan cuisines.  Somebody who is dedicated and dynamic in the role, with a creative mind and the ability to really stretch themselves to cater for this highly discerning couple.  Flexibility is key as the clients are both extremely busy businesspeople and eating times can vary on a day-to-day basis. 

Responsibilities include preparing meals for events that are hosted in the Family’s homes, such as small dinner parties or special events, locating specialty items, such as organic or gluten-free products, and maintaining detailed records of the Family’s food allergies and dietary restrictions. Sourcing local and seasonal products, working in symbiosis with the gardeners on organizing the vegetable garden, collecting fresh eggs from the chicken coop, organizing suppliers list, working together with the household team in the smooth running of the house.

Ultimately, a top-notch Personal Chef should be able to handle criticism from the Family as well as demonstrate exceptional communication, time management, and dedicated service skills at all times.

Responsibilities will include

• Weekly meeting with the owner and/or manager to determine their meal plans, preferences, specifications, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
• Preparing customized holistic meal plans based on their preferences, specifications, and dietary needs.
• Shopping for meal ingredients as well as necessary kitchen tools and equipment.
• Inspecting meal ingredients before making purchases to ensure that they are of the highest quality.
• Preparing meals in the Family’s kitchens in accordance with food health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas before and after meal preparation. Taking care of all the Kitchen cleaning including washing up, pots and pans, etc.
• Appropriately storing ingredients and food, packaging and labeling prepared meals that are to be consumed at a later date.
• Working together with the household team(s) in the smooth running of the house(s)

Requirements:

• Proven culinary experience.
• Sound knowledge of different cuisines as well as food health and safety regulations.
• A strong understanding of nutrition.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Team player.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Driver’s license required. Boat driving license a plus.
• EU Passport
• Fluent English and French speaker. German would be a bonus.
• Non-smoker

Top negotiable salary based on experience. Live out position, accommodation provided when travelling.   (HU3694)

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DOMESTIC COUPLE
Gstaad, Switzerland and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Driver 

Domestic Couple to encompass all household related tasks, to include laundry to a very high standard and ironing/pressing, making purchases for the residences, and helping the chef in the kitchen, food and beverage service and a high standard of cleaning, dusting, polishing, making beds etc.

Partner to undertake various duties both inside and outside the house, working manually and dealing with technical issues, as well as running errands, driving, and assisting in the gardens.

Client is a mature, elegant, widowed lady.

Properties are both large - around 6,000 square meters – filled with precious art, objects d’art and fine furnishing fabrics.  The residences are high end and needs experienced staff to care for them and work well with the other teams of staff.

Full time, permanent contract.   Accommodation to be discussed.  Excellent salary package based on experience.   (HU3710)

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HOUSEMANAGEMENT COUPLE
Rome, Italy
Essential Requirements: Italian & English Speakers. Previous Experience in a Similar Position or Hospitality Industry. Capable to Work Independently.
Hands on and Practical. Clean Driving Licence. High-end Customer Service

Housekeeper/ Cook /Steward/ Handyperson/Driver/Security

Part residence holiday home of an international family of 3. Their extended family and guests will also visit from time to time. The couple will be responsible for the efficient running of the villa, providing personal service with a distinctive, hands on involvement.  In charge of the efficient, cost and service and maintenance of the household all year round.  A combination of the following skill sets is required: Housekeeping, cooking, waiter service, chauffeur, handyperson with some knowledge of dealing with technology of a smart house. The property is newly purchased and will undergo a large renovation project over the coming months.

The housekeeper will manage the interior on a day-to-day basis, undertaking general housekeeping duties including cleaning, washing and ironing, packing and unpacking suitcases as required.  Good fresh healthy style cooking for family and guests during their stay – light and simple but very well presented.

You will prepare the house for the arrival of family and guests, run errands and manage the household provisioning.

Partner should have good DIY and handy skills, have a technical mind and be able to oversee the boiler room, CCTV and alarm systems.

You will care for the swimming pool and oversee contractors and look after minor repairs and small day to day projects.

Laying and serving at table is also part of the role, but this is an informal home.

The cars will need to be washed and managed accordingly, airport runs and routine household provisioning etc will be required.

Light gardening work will be required but with ability to oversee the heavier work done by others.

You will manage the household accounts and be capable to prepare monthly reports on all household expenses. Arrange and co-ordinate external services and oversee projects and building work on a regular basis.  

Salary negotiable depending on experience. Time off to be managed by the couple but flexible for when the family are in residence when longer hours may be required. Immaculate staff quarters, which will not be affected by the internal building project.

(HU3715)

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – LIVE IN
St Tropez
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Good Technical Skills, Project Management, Social Media Savvy, Flexibility to Travel

A new and varied position for a private executive assistant to work for an entrepreneur based in St. Tropez.  This is a highly varied role that will require the candidate to be adaptable, highly resilient, and extremely organised.

Duties include:

Project management

Estate management

Staff recruitment and staff supervision

Website management

Social and digital media

SEO 

Inventory management

Diary and travel management

Research projects

General administration

Pluses:

Spanish speaking, linguistic skills

Basic legal training

Sales & Marketing background

Creative background and interest

Photography

Gardening

Fashion/current trends in fashion

Bookkeeping

Strong administration skills

Driver’s licence

Ability to travel

Computer skills and IT proficiency

This will be a 5-day working week, Monday-Friday generally from 9am-5pm with flexibility.   Accommodation provided, small apartment onsite.   Negotiable salary in the region of £50,000-£60,000 based on experience.  Immediate start.   (HU3741)

EXPERIENCED STYLIST
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, 8 years of Relevant Experience Working with VVIP Clients, Extremely Knowledgeable in Fabrics

Our client based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia requires and experienced stylist who holds a Bachelors Degree in Fashion or relevant field with a minimum of 8 years’ of relevant experience.   It is essential that you have experience and exposure with high-end designers and high profile VVIP clients, previous experience working within the Middle East is a plus.   It is essential that you are extremely knowledgeable in fabrics, detail oriented, have outstanding sewing skills along with the ability to problem solve and multi-task. 

Additional responsibilities will include

• Conduct all styling duties to serve key stakeholders in a professional manner
• Assist in achieving desired looks by providing advice and selection for personal style items
• Identify design, alteration, or repair requirements to ensure that stakeholders specifications are met
• Select and purchase the most appropriate items and material in line with policies and procedures
• Accurately record measurements, instructions and preferences as well as modify garments
• Tailor Saudi traditional or international style garments and accessories
• Keep track of current and developing global trends in fashion and design
• Perform all duties with discretion and professionalism

This is a fulltime position, with a top negotiable salary based on experience.  Accommodation provided.    (HU3654)  ON HOLD

HEAD CHEF
Top-notch Chef with a healthy, nutrition and dietary focus-must speak some French.

Essential requirements: Strong Nutritional Background with passion for dietary cuisine. Passionate about real, wholesome, and nutritious food.

Highly trained with the ability to balance extensive culinary expertise with nutritional science and a person who understands the unique perspective on the direct relationship between diet and wellbeing, with the philosophy that good food and good nutrition go together.

A person who values the importance of seasonality, local product, and high-quality, natural ingredients - thus bringing a culinary experience that is both healthy and highly enjoyable.

Able to run and manages a small team of F&B production.

Excellent single accommodation. car, petrol, housing, mobile, medical, annual paid 30 days holidays and other related benefits.

Previous high-level experience essential and salary in the region of £5,000 tax free per month depending upon previous experience.

HU3744

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
Dublin, Southern Ireland with International Travel
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, Flexibility to Travel, EU Passport

This is a newly created position for a long-term client of Hutchinson’s, who are a family of 5 with 3 children of college age. Working very closely with and reporting to the House Manager.

It is a very busy household, so they are looking for an energetic, pro-active experienced hands-on Head Housekeeper to take over the day to day running of their family home in Dublin and to travel ahead to prepare their homes in the US and South of France, to ensure that each home is ready for their arrival. Each property has housekeeping assistance in situ, but the owners would like each residence to run in the same manner.

Attention to detail is very important and an ability to anticipate and troubleshoot essential.

Some of the areas to be covered though not exhaustive include

• Ensuring the smooth running of a household and servicing of principals and guests, usually supervising others but also providing hands on housekeeping service. Working closely with the current housekeepers, monitoring standards, teaching and improving where required. Knowledgeable in the care of fine fabrics, glass, crystal etc.
• Overseeing outside contractors, service providers and suppliers.
• Ensuring food, groceries and medication levels in house are maintained and in date – as per a detailed inventory.
• Maintenance of the property on a regular basis in conjunction with the estate manager • Maintaining security and communication systems and record keeping must have a good knowledge of smart houses
• Regularly interacting with owners to maintain direct communication and compliance with their needs
• Ensuring efficiency, harmony, and high morale throughout the household
• Organising of social and family events
• Caring for household’s guests and visitors
• Serving of wines and other drinks
• Serving of refreshments and meals
• Caring for specialist items.

SALARY CIRCA £45,000 Gross per annum- 2 bedroom off site accommodation provided. EU Passport and driving licence essential. Strictly Non-Smoker and freedom to travel essential. (HU3215)

Household Manager / House-person / Driver / Butler(ess)
St. Catherine’s Ontario
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Confident Driver, Service Skills, Flexibility

Wonderful position for a newly refurbished private residence, with delightful employers who seek a live-out person with previous private residence experience.

Essential Skills 

• Responsible for the household trades
• Review simple household bills for work performed by the tradespeople to ensure correct invoicing and to pay these and all household bills
• Supervise 2 housekeepers who come once weekly
• Light & minor housekeeping and laundry rest of the week
• Grocery shopping
• Clean and prepare vegetables, meats etc. for client to cook (client loves cooking)
• Table service when needed
• Receive guests and front of house duties
• Drive client as needed from city to the country house
• Gas cars, take to carwash if needed

On offer

• 75-80k based on experience
• Car (provided if needed)
• Health insurance
• Elegant and charming employer in a happy working environment

(HU3766)

HOUSEKEEPER & COOK
Killiney Co Dublin Southern Ireland 
Essential Requirements:   Previous Experience as a Private Household Housekeeper,
Child and Pet Friendly, Driver and Non-Smoker Essential

Experienced Housekeeper required for a family of five who will shortly relocate to Killiney from USA. The children are young teenagers and parents are both professionals. There is also a small friendly dog.

The housekeeper will be responsible for the day to day running of the household, organising and maintaining the property.

Duties will include day to day cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, menu planning, food shopping, local errands and occasional school runs. If the family are away there may be occasional request to house or pet sit, but optional.

You should be a confident family cook, capable to bake bread, cakes, muffins etc. and be willing to encourage the children to participate in cooking and baking once per week.

The vacancy can be either live out or live in. 40-45hrs working week.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience and if accommodation is required. (HU3717)

LIVE-IN HANDY PERSON
St Tropez
Essential Requirements: Good Handy-Person Skills, Confident Driver, Flexible, Fluent English

A live-in handy person is required to work in the role of caretaker / handy person for a large estate in St Tropez.  

The role will require a candidate who has previously worked in a similar role and someone who can manage various tasks with a good handy-person skillset.  

Duties will include

• Managing courtyards and outside areas
• Cleaning gutters
• Mowing lawns
• Cleaning pools
• Vehicle maintenance
• General handy-person tasks
• Pool knowledge would be a bonus, but not essential as long as you are willing to learn
• Confident driver
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical issues
• Ability to troubleshoot

This is a full-time position working 5 days per week.   Accommodation provided, shared house with own bedroom.   Salary in the region of £25,000- £30,000 depending on experience.  Fluent English required.   (HU3742)

PERSONAL ASSISTANT
South of France
Essential Requirements:  Must be Able to Work from Home, Fluent English, French and Russian, Previous Private House Experience 

A professional and experienced Personal Assistant is required for a private family based in the South of France. You must be able to work from home in this position.  

This is a lovely role that will suit a candidate who has a flexible approach and a “can-do” attitude.  You will be required to act as the first point of contact; dealing with incoming emails, phone calls and post, you will manage extensive diaries; scheduling meetings and appointments, you will also be responsible for making international travel arrangements including organising visa’s, transport and accommodation. 

Additional duties will include facilitating events and conferences, compiling reports, managing expenses, maintaining procedures, and effectively liaising with staff, suppliers, and clients. 

It is essential that you have previous experience in a similar Personal Assistant role.  Excellent computer skills along with strong organizational skills required.  5 day working week with flexibility.  Negotiable salary.  ASAP start. (HU3484) 

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Holland, Amsterdam (25km West of Amsterdam- close to the sea)
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English with either Tagalog, Portuguese, or Italian, Drivers Licence 

Beautiful family estate of approx. 40 acres, in a suburban setting close to the sea and with easy access to Amsterdam. This property is the family estate, of owners, with multiple homes and who currently only visit the property alternate weekends. They are an informal couple and like their privacy when visiting the property. The principal’s adult children and their families occasionally visit using the guest cottage some weekends and holidays. The property is newly refurbished and has full security systems and cameras in place.

The housekeeper will take care of the interior of the main house and a small guest house, cleaning, dealing with laundry and generally overseeing the day-to-day housekeeping duties. You will need to have previous experience of antiques, fine fabrics, and precious items. When the owners are in residence, some light cooking will be required ideally Mediterranean and Asian in style. You will need to be able to run errands, shop for fresh produce and work alongside the lady of the house to ensure that any guests are well catered for.

Partner will spend approx. 70% in the gardens and 30% in the house, assisting with care of the gardens alongside the full-time head gardener and part time assistant. You do not need to be a qualified gardener, but you must enjoy working outside in all weathers. There are formal and informal areas of woodland and gardens comprising of flower beds, lawns, topiary and rose gardens and vegetables are also grown on the estate. In house you will assist the housekeeper with any high-level cleaning, undertake any basic repairs and monitor the coming and going of any contractors.

There are numerous external contractors who take care of the swimming pool and tennis court, so you will need to have good communication skills and be able to liaise with them.

Security is extremely important, there are full security cameras, and you will need to be very security aware.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Separate 2 Bedroom Gate House, all newly renovated, with small garden provided. One pet accepted. FLUENT ENGLISH with either Tagalog, Portuguese, or Italian languages to enable good communication with the other staff.  2 days off per week. Drivers essential, car provided. (HU2930)

RESIDENTIAL ESTATE MANAGER
St Tropez
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English and French, Flexibility, Strong Communication Skills

An experienced Estate Manager is required to oversee and manage two villas based in St. Tropez.  The villas are located next to each other, and we require a candidate who has worked in a similar role previously.   This is a full-time position that will require a hands -on candidate who can work in an efficient manner.  

Generally, the family are in residence from May through September.  When the family are in residence longer hours and flexibility will be essential.  

Duties will include

• Overseeing and managing a team of staff
• Recruiting seasonal staff
• Managing the entirety of the villas
• Liaise with contractors
• Project management
• Look after clients and guests needs
• Front of house, meet and greet
• Pool care and maintenance
• Wine cellar management
• Managing the security of the property
• Daily briefings with staff for house coordination
• Daily checks with family
• Management of Estate Repairs/find solutions
• Internet Shopping
• Personal Purchases
• Family assistance: booking restaurants/personal shopping
• Tennis court –overseeing maintenance
• Airport transfers

Candidate requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Organised, self-sufficient and proactive
• Driver with a clean license
• Fluent English and French
• Good DIY and technical skills
• Knowledge of house systems
• Basic knowledge to evaluate fix and repair house systems unless an outside vendor is required
• Accounting background / knowledge helpful for future duties

This is an informal household that requires a professional and dedicated candidate to ensure the smooth running of the villas.    The role will be a 5-day working week with flexibility when the principals are in residence.   Accommodation provided, 2-bedroom guest house.   Salary negotiable based on experience.   ASAP start.   (HU3746)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER
French / Italian Border
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English and French, Good IT skills, Flexibility

A formal/informal household looking for an experienced down to earth house manager to take care of their French summer residence and organise the maintenance. The ideal candidate MUST have prior management experience within private residences.  It is desirable to have prior experience working at management level in luxury hospitality/hotels, but also have affinity with technical aspects.

The candidate is expected to be a forward thinker with a proactive attitude, be organised and work to a very high standard. The principals have multiple properties and often travel, so flexibility is key for when they are in residence.

The House Manager is expected to support and report directly to the Family Office and manage the local staff daily, ensuring the running of the property operation and ensuring the delivery of the highest level of service to the principals. You will be expected to be very hands on and lead by example if appropriate to the situation.

Requirements:

• Fluent spoken and written English skills as well as French.
• IT literate to include Excel
• Total discretion and the ability to provide exceptional service without being intrusive. 
• Flexible with working hours and adaptable to change which might include weekends and bank holidays at short notice.

Duties to include:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of the running of the houses.
• Managing the day-today running of the property, delivering the highest standard of service to the principals.
• Maintenance of the interior and exterior of the property according to the maintenance schedule. When necessary, liaise with third parties.
• Liaise with the Family Office, the Principals, kitchen and gardening team, as well as security team.
• Currently extensive renovations are being caried out. Liaising with architect and building team will be necessary during this time.
• Security of the property, visitor registration off season.
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Principal and the Family Office.
• Manage (season) staff including hiring, training, developing, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure that the day-to-day operations are well organised, efficiently run and impeccably maintained.
• Maintenance of all technical and mechanical systems such as A/C, security, water & wastewater treatment, vehicles & equipment and swimming pool care.
• Ensure all household equipment including lighting and AV systems are in sound working order – thorough check to be carried out well in advance of family and guests arriving.
• Schedule and conduct detailed inspections throughout projects & after each trade has completed its project tasks. Dealing with contractors, local vendors.
• Review and approve invoices before sending to FO for processing. Process follow up if needed. Keep accurate household records and record petty cash expenditure.
• Local errands and managing the household supplies. Ensure stocks of wine and other beverages are correctly stored.
• Development of the household manual/ Database management and development (inventories etc).

Fulltime position, 5 -day working week with flexibility especially when the principals are in residence.  Separate apartment (attached to the main house) with a small garden provided.  Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3739)  ON HOLD

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Zurich, Switzerland
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, superb washing and ironing, child friendly, self-starter, Ability to keep a minimalist apartment immaculate, light cooking

We seek a top calibre, experienced private housekeeper who can meticulously care for a small apartment in Zurich belonging to professional clients, who work full time and have a 6-year-old daughter. 

It is imperative that you are a child lover and that you also have high standards of cleaning and laundry.

Daily duties

Start at 06.30 hours when you will be expected to help the little girl get ready for school, prepare a snack and lunch box for her and take her to school, buying any items that you may need for your day or to assist the clients. 

4 days a week you are then free to go home until 16.00 hours, when you return to school to collect the child, prepare a healthy snack for her and if her parents are not home, keep a watchful eye on her.  You will prepare a salad, peel and chop vegetables etc. ready for the evening meal, which the clients prepare themselves.  At around 8pm the working day is over.

2 days a week, you return from school to clean the apartment, which the clients like to keep spotless and run to the standard of a luxury hotel.  The home is very minimalist and so this is a straightforward task for an experienced housekeeper.  Washing and ironing is also to be undertaken and it is important that you know how to care for fine fabrics, hand wash and care for general laundry.           

Clients are busy professionals who work full time and who are looking for an experienced and long-term housekeeper to run the home and care for it.  Their previous housekeeper of 15 years highly recommends this position.  The clients are very respectful and straightforward and just expect top class standard to be maintained in the home.

Self-contained apartment provided and a salary in the region of 5,000 CHF per month gross. (HU3765)

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RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER / COOK
Zurich, Switzerland
Essential Requirements:   Previous Private House Experience, Driver, Fluent English and Conversational German, Pet Friendly

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER / COOK
Monday to Friday with flexibility to cover occasional weekends

New position for a young professional couple who require an experienced housekeeper to care for the family villa approximately 10 mins drive from Zurich City.

The housekeeper will have sole responsibility for the day-to-day housekeeping of this family home which will include all household cleaning, making beds, changing linens, laundry and co-ordinating and scheduling servicing contractors and suppliers.

You will be required to provision and keep the residence well stocked with supplies, run errands, and ensure that linens, writing supplies, bathroom items etc are all replenished.  You should have experience with delicates and fine fabrics and ideally wardrobe management skills with couture clothing experience.

Fresh healthy cooking is required and ideally previous experience of table service.

A gardener is also employed, any assistance in the gardens would be welcomed as time allows.

You should be pet friendly and willing to assist with feeding the chickens, in the future the family may acquire a dog.

The principals are looking for a long-term housekeeper with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a private residence. The working week is Monday to Friday, 42 hrs per week, but with flexibility for occasional extra duties if there are guests. Overtime hours will be paid.

Occasionally you may be asked to travel to additional properties in Switzerland and Europe.

Salary negotiable depending on experience, fluent English and conversational German.
New build one bedroom apartment will be provided. Driver essential.
DBS Check and excellent written references essential (HU3622)

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RESIDENTIAL SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER
South Dublin, Southern Ireland
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, EU Passport, Flexibility to Travel, Front of house /service skills essential

Energetic, proactive, well organised, self-sufficient, experienced Housekeeper to assist with the day-to-day management and running of a large family home in Dublin suburbs.

There are 2 dogs and grown-up children who visit regularly.

The average working day will be 10am to 6pm but with flexibility as needed.

Working closely with and reporting to the house manager.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Ensuring the overall housekeeping function and smooth running of a busy household on a daily basis with responsibility for supervision of 2 cleaners. You will organise rota’s – arrange holiday cover and keep records.
• Running personal errands and shopping for the family, as requested.
• Ordering household items, as required
• Overseeing weekly flowers; daily maintenance of the flowers
• Coordinating with external suppliers such as dry cleaning/ Linen ironing service.
• Ensuring all aspects of the house are in order; cleaned to a high standard and all rooms presented and comfortable.

This is a hands-on position with detailed cleaning, washing, and ironing involved.

• Feel comfortable dealing with specialist fabrics and surfaces
• Packing and unpacking for travelling, as requested.
• To be responsible for the family's wardrobe maintenance and organisation.

Meeting and greeting guests, serving beverages and assisting with all front of house duties will also be part of this role.

This is a very busy, relaxed, and friendly household, but with high standards. This position is suitable for a flexible and dedicated person who is well organised and proactive, it may be necessary on occasion for you to travel to other homes ahead of the family both in Europe. EU passport and driving licence essential.

Salary in the region of 45-50,000 Euros depending on previous experience-2-bedroom separate apartment approx. 10 min walk away from the main house, use of a car for work duties and 2 days off per week. Strictly Non-Smokers and sorry no pets.  (HU2257)

TRAVELLING BUTLER / VALET
Caribbean / USA - November to April
Ireland & Other European Locations - May to October
Essential Requirements: Previous Long-term Private House Experience, Drivers License, Good Technical Skills, Flexibility to Travel

This is a wonderful role for a butler/valet to join a happy team providing first class table, F&B service and front of house skills and know how to take care of a cellar, fine glassware, china and objects d’art. Candidates must have a superb personality and the ability to get on with existing members of long-term Staff.

You will ideally have formal house experience and/or a butler training diploma. This is not a management position, but for a butler with a totally hands-on approach and who has a great eye for detail, whilst at the same time being a team player and one who has a warm and friendly manner.

You will need to be technically minded and able to deal with high-tech systems including iPad’s, computers, smart phones, sophisticated phones, Sky boxes, Sling box and general computer systems etc. Ideally you will have a passion for these things and an in-depth knowledge of all functions and addition benefits of highly automated homes.

The vacancy includes travel from early November through May, where you will be employed in the owners’ other home in the Caribbean and Florida. There will also be additional travel to Europe, so freedom to travel is essential.

Full staff, all very long-term are employed in both households by these charming clients.
Candidates are required to be completely computer-literate, have a clean current driving license and a long-term work record in a similar role with excellent references is essential.

Salary 50-65,000 Euros Gross per annum together with accommodation. . Team rota of working covering 2 shifts 06.30am to 3pm and 3pm to close of house. Start date ASAP (HU2091)