House Manager Job Offer and Vacancy
A family based in Paris, France is looking for a house manager to manage their property. There are currently employed other domestic staff (driver and housekeeper). Suitable candidate must demonstrate versatility and assist the staff when necessary.
The house manager/butler will be responsible for supervising the staff and informing the family office regarding the life within the household.
Profile
- 5 years’ experience in a similar position for one family
- Fluent French
- Good communication skills
- Multi-tasking person
- Discreet
- Availability (flexible schedule, extra hours)
- Flexibility
- Punctuality
- Attention to details
- Driving License
- CRB certificate (less than 3 months)
Responsibilities
- Responsibility for the whole household and domestic staff (house manager)
- Managing the staff
- Reporting to the family office
- Serving at receptions
- Supervising the work of contractors
- Managing the budget of the household
- Handyman duties (light home repairs, managing stocks, maintenance of alarms)
- Formal and informal table service
- Managing emergencies
- Managing the collection of arts and silvers
- Preparing breakfast in case of absence of the chef
- Assisting staff in their daily duties
- Managing schedules for the staff
- Personnel management (communication, training, supervision)
- Taking special training on restoration works
- Reporting to the family office regarding household budget, working hours, staff, house renovations
- Weekly reporting about the work of the staff
- Security and safety of the property
Schedule
5 days/week (working weekends if necessary). High availability when the principals are present
From 9 am to 5 pm when principals absent
Salary
Negotiable (depending on the profile and experience of the candidate)
Position filled