Butler job (M/F) in Lattes, France
Job description
As part of managing their primary residence located in Lattes, near Montpellier, a family consisting of two parents and two teenagers is looking for a Butler (M/F) for a full-time, permanent contract (CDI), to be filled immediately.
As the true orchestrator of the family’s daily life, you will assist the owners in organizing and coordinating their private affairs, ensuring the smooth running of the household, the quality of services, and the high standards expected in a demanding and discreet family environment.
You will be the family’s trusted point of contact, overseeing general housekeeping, supervising external service providers, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
The role also includes remote coordination of a luxury chalet in Courchevel, with occasional travel based on the family’s stays and needs. This is a full-time, permanent position, including the provision of a company vehicle.
Responsibilities
Organization & General Household Management
- Organize and coordinate the family’s daily activities
- Manage schedules and provide general concierge services
- Assist with the household’s administrative tasks (invoices, subscriptions, service contracts)
- Supervise and coordinate external service providers (housekeeper, handyman, gardener, pool technician, heating technician, delivery staff, tutoring assistance, etc.)
- Ensure the quality of services provided and report back to the owners
Household Management
- Oversee the upkeep, cleaning, and tidying of the home with the assistance of a housekeeper (the property is approximately 400 m², with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, spacious reception areas, a pool, a spa, and a landscaped garden)
- Manage laundry (in addition to the housekeeper) including washing, ironing, and organizing
- Daily maintenance of the pool and jacuzzi (with the pool technician’s help)
- Care for plants and outdoor areas (with the gardener’s help)
- Clean terraces and vehicles
- Carry out minor interior repairs when necessary
Cooking & Service
- Prepare family meals (traditional, balanced, generous cooking)
- Set the table and provide service (informal service style)
- Organize and tidy the kitchen
- Manage supplies (local producers, shops, supermarkets)
Logistics & Travel
- Assist with the family’s occasional travel needs
- Coordinate remotely the rental of a luxury chalet in Courchevel and an apartment in Montpellier
- Travel on occasion based on the family’s trips and requirements
- Generally, be constantly attuned to the family’s needs, with a proactive, elegant, and discreet approach
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in a similar role within private households or luxury hospitality
- Verifiable professional references
- Training in hospitality management, household governance, or equivalent
- Excellent French language skills (English is a plus)
- Excellent ironing skills and good knowledge of table setting
- Strong administrative and organizational skills
Personal Qualities
- Impeccable presentation and strong communication skills
- Strong customer service focus, attention to detail, and dedication to client satisfaction
- Cultured, diplomatic, and reliable personality
- Absolute discretion and respect for confidentiality
- Flexibility, responsiveness, and a sense of responsibility
- Ability to implement the employer’s wishes with precision
Work conditions
- Location: Lattes, France
- Contract: Permanent (CDI)
- Working Hours: 42 hours per week, including weekends, according to family needs
- Start Date: Immediate
- Benefits: Company vehicle: compact hybrid sedan
Salary
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