21 International jobs available:

ASSISTANT HOUSE MANAGER
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
VIP PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Essential Requirements:
Ten years of experience which should preferably include luxury hotels and at least 3 years operational exposure to a VVIP private household, fluent English (Arabic is also helpful) the ability to assume responsibility in the absence of the house manager and to step into head of department roles on a hands-on basis when necessary.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject or a hotel school diploma would be helpful but is not essential. 

The successful applicant will have excellent experience in a VVIP household, preferably at head of department level, and have a comprehensive understanding of all operational aspects of such a property including in depth knowledge of both housekeeping and food and beverage service. 

Working in a structured organisation with a team of approximately 30 staff, you should have excellent leadership skills and the ability to train and mentor individuals to achieve the highest standards, at the same time as assisting to ensure that the operation always runs smoothly. 

Confident decision making, a meticulous attention to detail, and a willingness to be flexible in order to provide the highest level of service will be essential to succeed in this role. 

Contract:  2 years renewable 
Hours: 6-day week flexible 
Accommodation:  Provided (or allowance given) 
Generous tax-free salary
Excellent medical cover
(HU3793)

CHEF PLUS
Switzerland, German-speaking part
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Chef & Housekeeper, Flexible, German speaker

A wonderful vacancy for a multifaceted, hands-on chef who is open to duties outside of the kitchen and has experience working within a private residence.

This role will entail preparing daily meals for this professional couple who enjoy simple, freshly prepared, healthy food. Knowledge of Vegetarian cuisine would be beneficial. There is a wonderful kitchen garden maintained by the gardener and the family would prefer to have a chef who will make good use of this, using seasonal and home-grown produce where possible. Generally cooking will be for the principals providing daily lunch and dinner. The family do entertain on occasion and when they have larger numbers of guests, they will bring in caterers.

In addition to the duties in the kitchen of which you will be completely responsible for, you will work in all general house-keeping duties. Further you will manage the household supplies and stocks and accounts, run errands, undertake all shopping, manage the wine cellar. Good administration skills are a plus as well so you can assist with some general PA duties. 

We seek a hands-on candidate who is willing to work in a varied capacity which includes cooking (for the couple and occasionally family or guests) and house management. Service skills will be good as well. There is a small team of staff already in place and therefore we seek a team player. There will be occasional travel so flexibility and freedom to travel would be good as well.

This will be a Monday-Friday position; when the principals have occasional weekend demands you will be required to adjust your days off. Salary negotiable based on experience. Separate free accommodation on the Estate (separate from the main house). German speaker. English would be a bonus. September start. (HU3721)

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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. MARCH start  (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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FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES MANAGER
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
VIP PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Essential Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a relevant subject is preferred along with full proficiency in English.

The successful applicant will be a talented and professional F&B service manager with at least 10 years’ experience including luxury hotels and/or fine dining and also exposure to private household operations.  You will also have excellent communication and leadership skills and impeccable attention to detail.   

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Overall day to day management of the F&B team to ensure superb service at all times to the principals and their guests
• Constant monitoring of staff, assessment of training needs and provision of training and corrective feedback
• Ensuring that all staff are fully aware of up to date food safety and hygiene practices 
• Ensuring that all staff comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures 
• Ensuring the appropriate availability of all necessary tools and equipment for the smooth and efficient running of the department
• Maintain an up-to-date awareness of current and new tools and equipment and of their suppliers and vendors 
• Ensuring a seamless interface with other operational departments 
• Providing relevant information to HR to ensure appropriate recruitment
• Developing operational plans and associate budget for the business unit, in line with the organisation’s strategic direction 

Contract:  2 years renewable 
Hours: 6-day week flexible 
Accommodation:  Provided (or allowance given) 
Generous tax-free salary
Excellent medical cover
(HU3770)

HEAD BUTLER
French Polynesia
Essential Requirements: Minimum 8 years’ managing a full butler department in a luxury hotel, extensive butler service knowledge including implementation and training. Fluent English and French

An experienced Head Butler who responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum guest satisfaction while complying with all company policies is required for this luxury hotel.  

Duties will include

• Maintain the quality and consistency of standard and train the butlers on improvement areas.
• Increase the guest interaction to drive the guest experience index.
• Assist the Front Office team in achieving the KPI of the department.
• Ensure that all suites and rooms blocked for arrival are prepared on time prior guest arrival.
• Push all butlers to compile and record guest preferences, like and dislikes, and to track it in preference sheet.
• Ensure through the effective supervision that all services offered are always available, and provide alternatives
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
• Promote hotel facilities, services and product to the targeted guest group, using appropriate upselling skills.
• Meet and welcome most of the guests personally and thank on departure.
• Interact with the guests as much as possible, to ascertain preferences, dislikes and overall experiences at the hotel.
• Regularly inspect the quality of service provided by all butlers and ensure that all services are according to standard.
• Share with Rooms team for any complaints, guests’ comments and problems.
• Take appropriate action to resolve complaints (housekeeping, butlers, front desk, concierge and laundry).
• Assist Front Office Department, Housekeeping Department and Food & Beverage Department for any basic requests to give quick and respond service to the guests.
• Supervise butler pantries, updated whiteboard, coffee and tea wares clean and undamaged, station appliance with full preparation.
• Check on the minibar team and the stock flow.
• Check Butler’s grooming in accordance with hotel standard
• Work closely with reception and housekeeping to ensure correct room status at all times
• Adhere to hotel cleaning and maintenance program.
• To handle any DND room within 24 hours
• Uphold the Hotel’s Values culture at all times to all guests and associates
• Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel policies and procedures
• Ensure all guests are being treated in an efficient and courteous manner that all hotel standards are being applied.
• To support the implementation of Hotel’s Core Values

Salary in the region of circa 2,680.00 EUROS Gross, negotiable based on experience.   Full accommodation provided including electricity, water and internet.  5-day working week.  5-weeks holiday per year.   (HU3813)

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)

HEAD OF INTERIOR - BUTLER / CHIEF STEWARD – 71M NEW BUILD YACHT
Worldwide
Essential Skills: Previous private yacht experience, expert butler and valeting skills, team management skills, organised, flexible.
START DATE: JAN 2021

A permanent position on board a 71 metre privately owned yacht for a Butler/ Head of Interior. The yacht is currently in build and will be launched in early 2022.

Cruising is currently planned for the Mediterranean during 2022 and the Caribbean during 2022/2023. Thereafter, cruising schedules are to be arranged. The yacht will be able to accommodate 12 guests, including the Owners and their family. 

The Owner has an exceptional global reputation and expects a very high standard of service at all times.  The-best-of-the best.  He is seeking a long-term professional relationship and is known to expect complete dedication and commitment.

We therefore seek an experienced person with expert skills in all butler and valeting duties.  Formal butler training and a strong grasp of Mediterranean languages are preferred.  The candidate will be knowledgeable in etiquette and protocol and have experience in the delivery of a discreet, confidential and unobtrusive service.

The yacht will house a collection of fine art, antiques and objects d’art and it is therefore imperative that the successful candidate be fully conversant in the care of these artefacts, fine silver, crystal, china, cigars and wine.

Our Captain is highly thought of in the yachting industry and will be bringing with him to the vessel an established team with which he has worked successfully for up to 15 years.  The successful candidate will need to integrate seamlessly with the team on board.

As the head of Interior the candidate will have exceptional organisational and team management skills while also being able to assist the Captain and Chief Officer with some Purser related duties which will include cash and credit card accounts, crew administration and logistics, the maintenance of budgets, inventories, stock control records and provisioning.

The successful candidate will be a cooperative team player, somebody who is able to train junior staff and who takes pleasure in teaching by example with professionalism so that crew members with lesser skills can, with the correct assistance and encouragement, come to the forefront and shine.  A team orientated mind set, cooperative nature and a positive ‘can do’ attitude are a must.

Compliance with a team structure and the Captain’s command, together with an ability to cooperate and complement the Head Chef and other department heads is fundamental, as is an ability to work harmoniously alongside all other crew members.

Negotiable salary package depending on experience and background of the successful applicant.  (HU3779)

HOUSE MANAGER
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
VIP PRIVATE RESIDENCE  
Essential Requirements:
Ten years of experience including luxury hotels at department manager level is required, with at least 3 years managing a VVIP private household, fluent English and Arabic, outstanding leadership skills and meticulous attention to detail. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject is preferred.

The successful applicant will be a professional and experienced manager with an excellent understanding of the operations in a VVIP property.   In addition to overseeing all aspects of the operation ensuring that the facilities are appropriately maintained, supplied and kept in immaculate condition and always ready for use, you will also help to develop policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvements. 

You will lead a full team of staff of approximately 30 people and should have experience in developing such staff to the highest possible standards of service.  

You will also coordinate with shared services and activities including HR, Finance, Procurement, Admin and Government Services and prepare regular reports to direct managers on progress and overall achievements. 

Additional useful skills will include strategic overview and crisis management and a flexible and creative approach to management is required. 

Contract:  2 years renewable 
Hours: 6-day week flexible 
Accommodation:  Provided (or allowance given) 
Generous tax-free salary
Excellent Medical Cover

(HU3774) 

HOUSE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER
Bahrain
Essential Requirements: Previous Middle East experience preferred.
This position will suit a person with experience in a formal private household as a head/executive housekeeper or assistant manager. Supervisory experience is essential as is an excellent knowledge of housekeeping products along with knowledge of fine furniture, fabrics and finishes.

You will ensure that the household runs smoothly and quietly and that an excellent service is provided to the principals in an efficient but unobtrusive manner. 

You will manage 15 staff and your duties will be broadly as follows: 

• Provide staff rotas to ensure the household is appropriately staffed at all times 
• Train staff in appropriate housekeeping methods where necessary 
• Arrange and supervise maintenance work  
• Purchasing and local shopping for the household 

• Obtaining quotations for any external service required 
• Control housekeeping supplies and equipment 
• Create household operations manual with standard operating procedures 
• Create and manage household inventory 
• Complete administrative tasks as necessary 

SALARY PACKAGE -6 day working week 
Accommodation and car provided, and meals while on duty 
One month vacation a year with a return flight to home country 
A tax free salary between £42,000 and £48,000 depending on experience. (HU3780)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLD MANAGER/BUTLER/ COOK WITH GOOD FRONT OF HOUSE SKILLS.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Essential Requirements:   Previous Private House Experience, Driver Essential, Conversational French, Non-Smoker.
Rural location between Geneva & Laussane – ½ Hour drive to Geneva

Part residence family holiday home in the canton of Vaud.

The residence is used by the family of 5 (including 3 children 18,16 and 13yrs and pet dog) during school holidays. The family live in London and have a summer home in Southwest France and a chalet for the Winter Season in the Swiss Mountains. You will be asked to travel to France occasionally throughout the year and spend Christmas & New Year at the Chalet.   

When the family are not in residence you will be required to keep the property in tip top order but working hours can be less. However, when the property is occupied longer hours and days will be required, with time taken back when clients not in residence.    

You will be responsible for ensuring the security of the property, monitoring of the security system internally and externally, liaising with external contractors for maintenance visits, quotes and repairs, supervising any work carried out.

In addition, first class front of house and formal food and beverage service skills, and experience as a butler and household manager is essential.  You should also be a confident cook as you will be required to provide breakfast daily and occasional lunch as well as stand in for the chef on the chefs’ days off.  

The family have a small dog which you will feed walk and generally care for when the family are in residence, so a dog lover is essential.    

This is a uniformed position, black trousers and white shirt, a separate one-bedroom flat with own entrance and terrace is provided.  TOP SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE – 2 DAYS OFF PER WEEK.  DRIVER ESSENTIAL, CAR AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED. FRENCH SPEAKER & NON-SMOKER ESSENTIAL

SMALL WELL-BEHAVED PET CONSIDERED BUT SORRY NO DEPENDANT CHILDREN.

(HU3708)

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PALACE MANAGER
SHARJAH, UAH
Essential Requirements: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in exceptionally high standard operations, preferably 5-star luxury hotels and / or VVIP private households.
Minimum of 3 years management experience in similar properties
Detailed knowledge of the operational aspects of working in a VIP private household
Excellent working knowledge of English      

Preferred:
Associate degree in Hotel or Hospitality Management
Direct experience of the care and maintenance of fine fabrics, and finishes  

You will report directly to the principal whilst managing a team of c. 35 staff in a very significant private household in one of the Emirates of the UAE.  Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Ensuring staff are appropriately scheduled to ensure continual and exceptionally high standards in all areas of the household
• Ensuring discipline and good working practices in the team
• Responding to specific requests from the principal
• Checking work and providing corrective feedback as necessary
• Assisting heads of department/supervisors in training and appraisal of staff
• Liaison with maintenance staff to ensure all issues are dealt with speedily and efficiently with as little impact on the principals as possible
• Carrying out bi-annual appraisals of staff
• Keeping accurate household inventories and ensuring these are continually updated
• Recruiting appropriate staff to ensure the household’s continued smooth running
• Organisation of functions or special events as directed by the principal

In return, you will receive a salary of c. 15000 AED a month (negotiable) free of tax, a return ticket home annually, 30 days’ vacation, accommodation, food, transportation and medical insurance.   (HU3816)

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.  ON HOLD (HU3484) 

PERSONAL ASSISTANT (Fluent English, French and Russian required)
Monaco with travel
Live out  

An experienced Personal Assistant is required to provide support for a private family based in Monaco.   The role will require you to share time between the office in Monaco and travel with the employer. The Personal Assistant will be required to manage the agenda of the employer along with all requests that arise.   Experience with HNWI is required.   Candidates must be able to deal with demanding requests and must also have the ability to easily multitask while providing effective communication to different parties simultaneously.   The Personal Assistant will work under the director of the family office, which is based outside of France.  

Duties

• Scheduling any appointments and managing the complete agenda of the employer
• Fulfilling all and any request for the very demanding employer
• Create a database of trusted or privileged contacts in shops, companies, hotels, etc. in various locations in order to facilitate the work and build in a safety net in case of absence of the PA
• Travel to locations before the arrival of the employer, accompany the employer during travels
• Translations of conversations and documents (French or English to Russian and vice-versa)

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a personal assistant for a HNWI
• Very strong communication skills in different languages and with different types of people in a short timespan
• Strong organisational skills
• Calm personality with the ability to withstand moments of stress and high-pace situations
• A high-energy mentality to get things done in time
• Minimum language requirements: English, French and Russian

This role will be on a fulltime contract after a 3-month trial period.  5-day working week, although there will be an on-call clause in the contract.   Salary negotiable based on experience.   Must have excellent references.  Live out.  March start. (HU3824)

PRIVATE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Los Angeles, California

An experienced LA based Personal Assistant with a minimum of five years’ experience as a disciplined and forward-thinking private PA/EA working for a fast-paced UHNW or VIP family is required.   

Longevity in positions, good knowledge of LA, experience in coordinating children’s agendas and activities as well as home education and schooling.

Solid travel organization experience without travel agents at the highest level.

Lifestyle management being a big part of the role.  We require a candidate whose availability out of normal working hours/days is confirmed as well as being used to numerous personal/private requests.

Negotiable salary based on experience, (circa $90.000-$120,00 per annum) private healthcare, 2 weeks paid leave.  (HU3802)

Resident Housekeepers
Full time - 6 days a week - 8 to 9 hours daily with some flexibility
Saudi Arabia
Essential requirements: Very good spoken English, Experience as a rooms’ housekeeper in a 4- or 5-star hotel
Preferred: Experience in a VIP private household

A number of housekeepers are required to join a team working in Saudi Arabia to provide excellent service to very high-profile principals.  The full team will be 10 housekeepers working in a villa with around 30 staff in total.

You will work varying shifts so that service is provided over 14 hours and some flexibility may be required.  You should have knowledge of cleaning materials and safe working practices.

• Experience as a rooms’ housekeeper in a 4- or 5-star hotel is essential and it is preferred (although not essential) that candidates have also worked in a private household. A very good standard of spoken English is necessary, as English will be the language spoken at all times in the workplace. 

You will be required to maintain bedrooms, bathrooms and reception rooms in immaculate condition, including removal of laundry and replacement of amenities as necessary. 

Additional training in all aspects of the work will be given to experienced applicants.  

The salary range is US$560 to US$760 a month - food, accommodation, transportation and medical insurance are provided together with an annual return ticket to the country of residence.   (HU3776)

Resident Housekeeping Manager
Full time - 6 days a week 8 to 9 hours daily with some flexibility
Saudi Arabia
Essential requirements: Full proficiency in English, 10 years’ experience in 4- and 5-star hotels, Experience as a head housekeeper in a 5-star luxury hotel and / or in a VIP private household
Preferred: Degree in hospitality, HRM or relevant field

You will be required to manage the day-to-day housekeeping and laundry operations of a high-profile VIP villa, ensuring outstanding service standards are met at all times with the following specific operational responsibilities   

• Management of housekeeping services for the spa, villa and ancillary property, across all locations
• Review quality checks made by housekeeping supervisors to ensure consistent high standards
• Assist in assessment of providers of housekeeping equipment and supplies in collaboration with the corporate team
• Ensure seamless coordination between the housekeeping team and other teams in the property

Additionally, you will be required to:    

• provide reports to managers concerning issues in the housekeeping department
• determine preliminary budgets for the department
• develop housekeeping procedures and processes and make recommendations for improvements
• determine the requirements in terms of competences and skills in the team
• assess training needs and recommend appropriate courses to improve skills
• monitor and evaluate performance and provide formal and informal feedback to staff.

The salary range is US$3800 to US$5100 a month - food, accommodation (or 35% of salary as an allowance for rented accommodation), transportation and excellent medical insurance are provided together with an annual return ticket to the country of residence.   (HU3769)

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
TYROL, AUSTRIA
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Driver, Fluent English essential and Conversational German a plus

New position for a young professional couple who require an experienced housekeeper to assist with the care of a family home near Kitzbuhel.    

The principals are looking for a long-term housekeeper with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working in a private residence. This vacancy is a great opportunity for the housekeeper to develop new skills and be part of a forward thinking and new household.

The housekeeper will have experience in the day-to-day housekeeping of a family home, which will include 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.

A Housemanager, chef and butler/housekeeper are all employed, so essential that you are a flexible team player. In the long term this position will become more of head housekeeper position as the family move into a larger residence.

The principals travel every 2 weeks – the Housemanager and butler accompany them. When they are in residence you will work 6 days per week, with one day off, when they travel you will work 5 half days and have 2 full days off each week.

Starting salary 2,400 Euros NET per month. Full board with no expenses provided in a shared 3-bedroom staff house with its own garden. The butler and another housekeeper share this.

Driver essential and car provided. DBS Check and excellent written references essential (HU3812)

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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