Domestic Couple in Grasse, France


UHNW Foreign Family is looking for a Domestic/Guardian Couple to take care of two villas (600 m2), located on a plot of two hectares.

Principals visit the villas mainly in the summer (for a few weeks). Couple should constantly take care of the villas and be ready for the arrival of the family.

Owners require a responsible couple who can manage the estate at a high level and keep it in a perfect cleanliness and order.
Couple will be responsible for the room preparation before the arrival of the family. 

Candidates should also be able to multitask. 

Duties and responsibilities
  • Butler duties
  • Gardener duties (landscaping company is responsible for landscape design), so the husband should assist with and monitor their work
  • Minor repair housework and painting
  • Caring for two villas with a spouse
  • Ensuring the safety of the estate (security and alarm system work 24 / 24h)
  • Daily care for two villas to a high standard
  • Vacuuming, washing of floors, furniture care, carpet cleaning
  • Laundry and ironing of linen
  • Care for porcelain and silverware
  • Cooking for the family and children (simple traditional cuisine)
  • Laundry and linen change
  • Table service
  • Shopping for groceries and cleaning agents
  • Reporting about expenses to the Family Office in Paris, checking email, monitoring the work of contractors
  • Floral arrangements in the villas

Domestic Couple will also coordinate the work of temporary personnel employed for the summer season (housekeepers)

Requirements
  • Couple without children or pets
  • At least 5 years’ experience working for HNW or UHNW family
  • Good command of English and French
  • Love cooking
  • Flexibility and ability to multitask
  • Neat appearance 

Schedule
From Monday to Friday - 30 hours per week
Flexible schedule while the family resides at villa as well as at weekends

Accommodation and car
  • Fully furnished 40m2 house (1 bedroom, living room, kitchen and study) provided
  • The employer covers all expenses
  • Couple are allowed to use an official car during working hours

Salary
Approximately 6 000 euros gross per month, depending on the experience.
This is a permanent position (employment contract for a definite term may be provided too).
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​Position filled