United States
The family of five is seeking an experienced, full-time, live-out Housekeeper/Governess for a stable, long-term position in their single-level, 280 m² apartment in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, comprising five bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half-bathrooms.
The household includes three young children and a senior Golden Retriever. The candidate must be comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced family environment; no nanny duties are required.
We are looking for a Housekeeper to manage the upkeep of a mixed-use property (private and professional) located in Enghien-les-Bains (95).
Duties will include the general housekeeping of the site as well as preparing lunch for staff (between 5 and 8 people).
Position to be filled as soon as possible. Permanent contract (CDI), 35 hours/week.
For our client's main residence, located in Treillières, on the outskirts of Nantes (Loire-Atlantique - 44), we are seeking a Housekeeper responsible for the general upkeep of the home as well as meal preparation.
Position to be filled as soon as possible, on a permanent contract (CDI), part-time (20 hours/week).
Our client is looking for a multi-purpose Housekeeper for his home located in Neuilly-Sur-Seine (92) who will be responsible for the general good maintenance of the house, the preparation of meals for the family as well as the care of a 9-year-old child after school.
Position to be filled as soon as possible. Permanent / weekly.
We are seeking a mature, highly organised, and professional Housekeeper for a private family residence in Al Manara, Dubai.
The position is for a private household occupied by four adults. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping, organisation, and upkeep of the residence.
The family is looking for someone who is more than a traditional housekeeper a proactive and responsible individual who can take initiative, monitor household supplies, coordinate deliveries and workers, and act as a reliable point of contact for day-to-day household matters.
About the Home
The residence is a private villa consisting of:
A warm international family is seeking an experienced and professional Live-In Housekeeper to maintain their private villa in Jumeirah 1, Dubai, to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization.
The family consists of a Canadian-Greek wife, a Swiss husband, and one child who spends part of the week at the residence.
The property is a four-bedroom villa with five bathrooms and a downstairs office. One bedroom is primarily used for storage and laundry, while the remaining rooms include the master bedroom, guest bedroom, and child’s bedroom. Separate private staff accommodation is provided adjacent to the main house.
The successful candidate should be trustworthy, loyal, discreet, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently.
The family travels frequently and spends approximately two to three months each summer in Geneva, Switzerland, so the candidate must be willing and able to travel internationally with the family when required.
This position is ideal for someone professional yet personable, flexible, and experienced in private household environments.
Our client is seeking an exceptional Sole Housekeeper to join their private household in the heart of Mayfair.
This is a wonderful long-term opportunity for an experienced, highly organised and meticulous Housekeeper who takes genuine pride in maintaining a home to the highest possible
standards.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete care and presentation of a beautiful
four-storey family residence.
The household is informal, warm and respectful, with one toddler, and is looking for someone who is discreet, proactive and committed to excellence.
The position can be offered on either a live-in or live-out basis. For a live-in candidate, a private
self-contained staff apartment with its own entrance is provided, comprising a double bedroom,
bathroom, sitting room and kitchen.
There’s housekeeping, and then there’s five-star housekeeping. Caring for a Hermès wardrobe, cleaning marble without damage, or preparing a property for unexpected guests arriving in six hours are just some of the tasks that a housekeeper for a luxury home would have to do.
Morgan our co-founder explains the challenge: “Many families think finding a housekeeper is easy. But to find a five-star housekeeper, someone who knows how to care for luxury furniture, how to manage a wardrobe properly, it’s not easy. There aren’t enough qualified candidates.”
This shortage drives demand and pushes salaries higher. Families need you more than ever.
We’ve been placing housekeepers for over 10 years. Our other co-founder Laurine started her career working for families in London, so she understands what makes a great placement from both sides. She knows the difference between a competent housekeeper and someone that’s exceptional.
When checking references, Laurine learned to ask questions that reveal character. “Housekeepers might eat together if the family is traveling, but not when they’re home, the property needs constant attention,” she notes. The best housekeepers understand priorities instinctively.
We look for professionals who take pride in their work. Who understand that caring for someone’s home is very special and that being invited in to do that is a privilege.
Morgan describes what families seek: “The most important thing is finding someone very professional, very discreet, and someone who knows the right products for each piece of furniture, for each floor type, for each fabric.”
Laurine has noticed in our housekeeper recruitment: “For roles like housekeeper or caregiver, networking is more personal and often involves strong community connections. The Filipino community in France, for example, is very supportive.”
Many housekeepers find their next positions through friends working for other families.
Someone you worked with five years ago might recommend you when their new employer needs additional staff.
Maintain good relationships with:
– Former employers (who can provide references and recommendations).
– Colleagues from previous households (who hear about openings first).
– Agency recruiters (who remember reliable, professional candidates).
– Vendors you work with (dry cleaners, repair services, suppliers).
We can see from our years of recruitment experience that your reputation travels through these networks. Families trust recommendations from household staff they already employ.
A good reputation follows you, as does a bad one.
Morgan & Mallet focuses exclusively on private household placements. We understand what makes these roles different from hotel housekeeping or commercial cleaning.
Laurine’s personal experience working for families in London gives us insight into what housekeepers need: fair pay, respectful treatment, clear communication, and families who appreciate skilled work.
Our clients understand that five-star housekeeping requires knowledge and skill. As Morgan notes: “Families prefer professional, discreet housekeepers who know all the right products, someone who knows the difference isn’t easy to find.”
These families invest in quality. They pay well because they understand what they’re getting.
It’s great to be an expert at something and it’s even better to be able to work for someone who truly values your expertise. That goes a long way towards job satisfaction.
From London to Los Angeles, Dubai to Monaco, Swiss chalets to Florida estates, we place housekeepers wherever wealth and luxury properties exist.
Morgan confirms: “We place staff everywhere in the world. Families find us through Google when they search for professional household staffing.”
Quick placements don’t serve anyone well. As Cara, one of our recruiters, learned: “Families often underestimate how long quality searches take. More planning and clarity upfront creates better long-term matches.”
We take time finding the right fit. Many of our housekeepers stay with families for 5, 10, even 15+ years because we matched properly from the start.