Location: Monaco (Candidates must be located within a commutable distance from the villa, max 1-hour commute from Nice to San Remo)
Salary: €4,000 net/month (paid in 12 installments)
Start Date: Immediate start.
The Family:
Housekeepers needed for a lovely UHNW family of five (two adults, two teenagers, and one toddler) residing in a beautifully maintained, fully staffed and formal six-bedroom villa in Monaco. The household is structured and well-managed, ensuring clear guidance for the new team members while encouraging proactivity, initiative and teamwork.
This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced housekeepers with a background in luxury settings to work in a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Housekeeping:
- Maintain the home to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Handle daily cleaning tasks, ensuring every room, surface, and detail is impeccable.
- Care for high-end furniture, fabrics, and finishes, following best practices (training provided).
- Laundry & Ironing:
- Support the full-time laundress when needed, especially during her absence, handling delicate fabrics and ensuring impeccable results.
- Cooking:
- Prepare breakfast for the family, adhering to their preferences.
- Teamwork & Independence:
- Collaborate harmoniously with the housekeeping team and other staff.
- Remain professional when interacting with the family and other members of staff. It is important to remember this is a formal household where performance to the highest standard is expected of all household team members, regardless of whether the family is at home or not.
- Work independently when needed, particularly if assigned to prepare the family’s other European residences.
- Travel:
- Occasionally travel to other European destinations to prepare homes or provide support when the family is in residence in periods of 2 to 4 weeks at a time.
Candidate Profile:
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in luxury hotels, high-end yachts, and/or UHNW private households is required.
- Skills:
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Able to follow the household protocols that are already in place.
- Excellent housekeeping and organizational skills.
- Proactive and able to work independently, especially when managing tasks off-site.
- Flexible mindset to adapt to high- and low-intensity periods while always working to a high standard and maintaining professional demeanor with other team members.
- Languages: Fluent in French with conversational/professional English or vice-versa.
- Personal Attributes:
- Honest, reliable, and discreet.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Able to maintain harmony within the team while staying focused on duties.
- Requirements:
- Local candidates only (within a 1-hour commute from the villa in Monaco).
- Valid driving/motorbike license and own car or motorbike. Parking is not provided.
- EU passport or legal residency for Monaco work permit will be processed.
- This position is ideal for someone with low personal commitments, if the candidate has a family of their own, they. must ensure that personal responsibilities are always managed to ensure full availability.
Additional Perks:
- Travel Benefits: When traveling with the family, all expenses for transportation, accommodation, and meals are fully covered.
- Onboarding: Comprehensive training provided to ensure familiarity with household standards and routines.
- Secure, long-term position: This role provides long-term commitment for the right candidate.
Job Reference: DS103
If you have extensive experience in luxury settings and are looking for a long-term role in a beautifully maintained and professional household, we would love to hear from you! Please email your CV to [email protected].