Live in Couple in Paris

€70,000 joint + accommodation

Job Description

Wonderful returning clients of ours are seeking a professional couple to joint their busy household in Paris.
The property is a large 7 bedroom townhouse over 4 floors. The family consists of 4 children and 1 dog, requiring dedicated care and attention.
The couple will need to speak fluent French & English, Spanish is also a bonus.
You must have an EU passport or the right to work in France to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities:
Property Maintenance

    • Overseeing the general upkeep of the property
    • Liaising and meeting vendors and suppliers
    • Updating household manuals
    • Reactive and proactive maintenance of the property on a regular basis
    • Ensuring the safety and security of the household at all times
    • Regularly interacting with the Household Manager in relation to property maintenance
    • Supervising the maintenance of the garden
    • Daily driving for the Principals and Children
    • Confident in silver service for events and dinners

Housekeeping

    • Daily cleaning
    • Purchase of cleaning and home supplies
    • Looking after the management of the laundry: washing and ironing of the clothes, including delicates
    • Shoe polishing
    • Window cleaning
    • Maintenance of the gym area
    • Helping with unpacking and packing luggage
    • Confident in silver service for events and dinners

Vehicles

    • Looking after the cleaning and tidying of household cars
    • MOTs and servicing: booking, management and report of faults to the household manager

 

Personality Traits

  • Familiar but not friendly to the owners, warm but professional in his approach
  • Happy to work around children
  • Enjoys looking after the family’s pets
  • Flexible and happy to work on weekends when/if necessary
  • Well presented, spoken and charming
  • The couple should be able to be independent but knows the importance of working together to achieve the best results
  • Has great presentation skills and is able to represent the household when necessary
  • Confident in Silver Service

 

Domestic Couple Position in Paris (16th arrondissement)
Type: Live in. Separate accommodation will be provided for the couple
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 70,000 euros annually (joint)
Work schedule: Wednesday to Sunday, occasional change of schedule for events, time off during the day for breaks, gym, etc.

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Celia Harmston Head of Private Households & Estates