Head Housekeeper job (M/F) in Paris, France
Job description
As part of a confidential search, a Parisian family residing in an elegant private property of approximately 900 m² in the heart of Paris is looking for an exceptional Head Housekeeper (M/F).
This position is aimed at an experienced private service professional with a keen eye for detail, excellent emotional intelligence and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment where discretion, precision and reliability are essential.
The family leads a busy lifestyle and expects their Housekeeper to have a perfect command of service standards, a high degree of autonomy and the ability to anticipate daily needs with efficiency and elegance. Permanent full-time contract (CDI) Immediate start.
Responsibilities
Property Management & Organisation
- Ensuring the property is maintained at all times in an impeccable state of cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
- Implementing and maintaining structured household systems (inventories, checklists, space organisation).
- Managing stocks, supplies and orders required for the smooth running of the residence.
- Carrying out daily inspections to ensure compliance with the owners' standards.
- Managing laundry, garment care and wardrobe organisation, in collaboration with the existing household employee
- Stepping in operationally alongside the household employee without hesitation: hoovering, windows, bathrooms, ironing — a service-first mindset takes precedence over any hierarchical consideration.
- Preparing breakfast and ensuring the smooth daily running of the household.
Service & Personal Assistance
- Delivering a high-end service: preparing beverages, table setting and assistance at meals during receptions.
- Ensuring impeccable service for the owners and their guests.
- Welcoming guests and upholding the standards of protocol and private service.
- Anticipating preferences and ensuring guest comfort during their stay.
- Keeping reception areas and guest spaces in a consistently immaculate state.
- Assisting the owners with certain daily routines.
External Coordination & Logistics
- Coordinating with external service providers, maintenance teams and suppliers.
- Running personal errands (groceries, dry cleaning, pharmacy, parcels, specific purchases).
- Managing shoe polishing, and the care of flowers and plants in the residence.
- Coordinating with caterers and event suppliers during private receptions.
- Ensuring the house is always ready to receive guests.
Lifestyle Support & Concierge Services
- Restaurant reservations and logistical management of travel arrangements.
- Preparing personal effects for trips (packing / unpacking.
- Handling transportation and luggage management.
- Preparing spaces according to preferences before or after activities (sport, work, events).
- Contributing to domestic administrative follow-up and day-to-day expense management.
- Maintaining a calm, organised and perfectly functional environment at all times.
Requirements
We are looking for an exceptional individual: autonomous, proactive, hands-on and trustworthy, capable of moving with elegance through a demanding private residence.
- Significant experience in a similar role in a private residence, luxury hotel or UHNW environment.
- Excellent command of high-end service standards and private household protocol.
- Keen eye for detail and high standards of excellence.
- Very high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong capacity for anticipation, organisation and multitasking.
- Emotional intelligence, impeccable presentation and excellent professional etiquette.
- Hands-on profile — comfortable intervening on a daily basis without hesitation alongside the household employee: hoovering, windows, bathrooms, ironing.
- Reliability, proactivity and a consistent commitment to excellence
- Strong and verifiable professional references.
- Training in luxury hospitality, service or hotel management is an advantage.
Work conditions
- Contract: Permanent (CDI) — Full-time
- Probationary period: 2 months, renewable
- Location: Paris 7th arrondissement — Non live-in position
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (lunch break included) — flexibility required
- Start date: Immediate
Salary
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