Property / Hands-on House Management Couple - South of France
Théoule-sur-Mer
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a very strong couple to fulfil the role of House Manager team to oversee a private luxury property in the South of France for a large international family.
Job Title: House Manager – Couple
Job Type: Permanent
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Highly competitive salary package with accommodation, travel, food and drinks included.
Location: South of France
Accommodation: Private one-bedroom apartment provided
Transport: Car provided
Driving Licence: Full clean driving licence required
Documentation: Passport and valid visa for work required
Languages: Fluent English and French (German an advantage)
There is a great opportunity for growth in this role, with further potential for the couple to oversee more properties within the collection.
Overview
The Property / House Manager Couple will be jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of two villas on the estate, ensuring that the family and guests’ needs are met at all times while maintaining very high standards.
The couple will have an overall coordinating role within the villas, taking the lead on all matters and, once family or guests arrive, holding primary responsibility for the success of their stay. They will supervise the work of support staff and coordinate and support the work of the Chef.
The role requires some cooking skills to prepare breakfast and light lunches on request. Bar skills are essential for entertaining.
Previous Experience
- Prior hands-on experience in private villas is essential.
- Ideally experience within the yacht industry or hotel industry in waiting/stewarding roles.
- Housekeeping experience is essential.
- Experience in high-level establishments such as super-yachts, 5* hotels, or 2 AA rosette restaurants.
- Must work well as a couple team, both in leadership and supporting roles.
- Extremely high work standards, self-motivated, proud of your work, conscientious, and highly organised.
- Previous supervisory experience is highly desirable
Main Duties
Service: General
- Creates a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere.
- Available to answer questions and resolve problems, always aiming to ensure the best possible holiday experience.
- Knowledgeable about the local area, facilities, and attractions.
- Assists with arranging leisure activities, restaurant bookings, and day trips when requested.
- Leads the coordination and resolution of all matters relating to the day-to-day running of the villa.
- Assigns work within the villa team and ensures staff well-being.
- Acts as the main point of contact for guests.
- Oversees and manages household staff.
- Liaises with the family and guests prior to and during their stay.
- Provides airport transfers and local transportation as required (multiple cars available).
- Tech-savvy.
- Prior experience working with UHNW individuals required.
Service: Housekeeping
- Ensures excellent standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in and around the villa at all times.
- Vacuums and/or mops floors and carpets in all rooms and corridors.
- Refreshes sofa and other cushions.
- Makes beds and tidies guest bedrooms.
- Cleans bathroom sanitary ware and surfaces.
- Cleans interior and exterior windows as required.
- Carries out evening turndown service during dinner service.
- Works closely with the team to ensure all rooms are kept clean and presentable throughout the villas.
- Changes bath and hand towels.
- Washes and irons small linen items such as napkins, tablecloths, chef’s whites, and tea towels.
- Washes and polishes all glassware, crockery, cutlery, and pans.
- Assists with set-up for parties and large dinners in conjunction with the Chef and team.
- Ensures all household equipment is maintained in excellent condition and arranges repairs or replacements promptly.
Service: Meals / Drinks / Other
- Assists the Chef with meal preparation as required.
- Serves, clears, and washes up after meals.
- Prepares breakfast hampers and light lunches and dinners as required.
- Lays tables, serves, and clears for lunch and dinner, including canapés when required.
- Sets out and clears coffee and after-dinner drinks in the evening.
- Stocks and maintains the bar and fridge.
- Ensures a bowl of fresh fruit is available at all times.
- Receives, arranges, and maintains fresh flowers weekly.
Administration
- Stocks all drinks and fridges prior to guest arrival and manages ongoing daily food shopping (Chef responsible for food purchasing for large lunches and dinners).
- Controls spending and manages budgets for food and household supplies.
- Prepares and maintains an inventory of household equipment as required.
- Maintains an inventory of all linen and ensures sufficient supply at all times.
JOB ID: 204846
Salary: €6,000 NET combined
Accommodation: Provided in a separate local apartment
No pets or dependents
Consultant: Archie McClintock