Head Housekeeper job (M/F) in Paris 16th, France
Job description
We are looking for a versatile and experienced Head Housekeeper to supervise a team of 2 to 4 people in a main residence located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
The profile sought is organized and endowed with great discretion. He has strong skills in the management and maintenance of high-end properties, as well as a strong sense of priorities. In charge of supervising service providers, the candidate will be proactive in contacting them as soon as any anomaly is detected.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of the property (300 m²): Guarantee an impeccable state of cleanliness. Carry out the complete cleaning, prepare the rooms, clean the linen and iron, tidy up in the dressing rooms.
- Logistical support: To facilitate the family's daily life through reliable assistance.
- Maintenance Management: Supervise housekeeping and day-to-day services.
- Management: Define the organization of the team, set up processes and guarantee perfect execution of work.
- Schedules: Establish and manage schedules to keep the residency orderly in all circumstances.
- Stocks: Oversee inventories and procurement (including cleaning products).
- Service providers: Coordinate and supervise the interventions of external suppliers and service providers.
- Maintenance: Ensure the proper functioning of domestic equipment and home automation; Report any malfunctions.
- Reporting: Communicate regularly with the employer and report the problems encountered.
- Reception: Welcoming guests (taking charge of the cloakroom and courtesy service).
Requirements
- M/F, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position in a private house or luxury hotel (5 stars, palace)
- Interpersonal skills and know-how required.
- Caring, professional person, with a strong sense of organization and a great ease of adaptation.
- Proactive, responsible and trustworthy profile.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment: punctuality, discretion and absolute confidentiality are required.
- Excellent managerial skills and ability to communicate clearly.
- Mastery of the standards of luxury hospitality.
- Ability to manage unforeseen events and anticipate customer needs.
- Animal loving person (non-allergic).
Work conditions
- Availability: As soon as possible.
- Location: Paris 16th.
- Type of contract: Permanent contract, full-time (39 hours/week, Monday to Friday).
- Advantages: 50% reimbursement of transport costs, company health insurance.
Salary
I've been the co-founder of the Morgan Mallet International agency since 2014 and I recruit staff with as much passion and motivation as ever. Our prestigious clients have been placing their trust in us for 11 years now! I studied cookery and was trained at the Ferrandi school in Paris, I was able to study at the Plaza Athénée hotel. I then moved to London to work as a nanny for a HNW family before setting up the Morgan Mallet International agency.
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