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Location: Monaco (Candidates must be located within a commutable distance from the villa, max 1-hour commute from Nice to San Remo)
Salary: Up to 5,500€ net/month.
Start Date: Immediate start.
The Family:
Live-out Head Housekeeper to manage a team of 2 housekeeper and 1 full-time launderers at the formal residence of an UHNW family of five (two adults, two teenagers, and one toddler). the property is a very large, 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 member while encouraging proactivity, initiative and teamwork.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Housekeeper with a background in luxury settings to work in a supportive and professional environment.
It is important to note that while this is a Head Housekeeper position and team management is part of the job, the successful candidate must perform all regular housekeeping duties as the rest of the team, leading by example.
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 & Team Management:
- Efficiently and gracefully manage a team of 3 (2 housekeepers and 1 launderers). Creating and manage schedules on a rotating basis, managing the team and tasks and ensuring the home and the team dynamic runs smoothly.
- Be prepared to lead the team by example, taking care of all housekeeping duties as the rest of team members.
- Collaborate harmoniously with the rest of household 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: DS104
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 hello@squadplacements.com.