House Manager Opportunity based in Monaco
A client Greycoat Lumleys has placed successfully with previously is seeking a New House Manager for their Principals based in much sought after Monaco. The position is to ensure a high level of service and continuity throughout their homes, communicating effectively with the principles and staff to create a calm and well organised household environment. This is a 'hands on role' for someone who leads by example and can train and guide other staff.
Requirements:
- Must have a an EU passport non negotiable, Ideally be in France although will consider applicants from outside the country
- Managing a small team 2 to 3 staff
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working for HNWI in their private households or yachts. Experience as a House Manager or Chief
- Steward/ess
- Well-spoken and presented individual who can converse fluently in English and conversational French.
- High level of attention to detail, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
- Flexible, proactive, resourceful, and easily adapting to changes.
- Calm, patient, and approachable demeanour and can effectively lead other staff.
- Confident and proficient at table and wine service, both relaxed and formal settings.
- Top housekeeping skills, including laundry, wardrobe care, flower arranging, with a strong emphasis on interior presentation and
- hygiene.
- Comfortable in caring for dogs.
- Experience with household or yacht technical systems (AV, lighting, sound).
Duties:
- Staff rotas, liaising with suppliers and contractors, maintaining overall petty cash accounts for the property, overseeing the
- household budget and purchases. Liaising with the family office on these matters and any issues.
- PA duties for Madame on request (booking restaurants, appointments etc).
- Inventory management of the property.
- Service and Housekeeping:
- Daily front of house service in coordination with the principles, chef, and other staff, table setting and service.
- Co-ordinating with the chef and principles on daily menus and timing.
- Ensuring routine for cleaning and presentation of living areas, bedrooms and bathrooms are effectively carried out and detail
- checking.
- Overseeing daily laundry and dry cleaning.
- Liaising with the principles on daily wardrobe management and packing for travel. Attention to detail with packing and
- unpacking.
- Daily care and a more detailed attention to the care of fine household items (China, Silver, Crystal etc) and artwork when the
- principles are not in residence by creating work lists for staff.
- Coordinate staff travel between the properties whilst liaising with the family office.
- Organising readiness of cars in conjunction with the family office. (Routine maintenance and cleaning, paperwork).
- Travelling ahead to the properties to make ready for the principals arrival (opening properties and closing properties after
- Principals departure).
- Monitoring their health and arranging veterinary visits.
- Buying supplies.
- Preparation for dogs to travel and their transportation between residences.
- Occasionally assisting housekeeper with managing the daily routine of feeding and walking the two dogs.
- You must also be prepared to stay with the dogs on occasions when principals are not in residence.
Benefits:
- Circa €5,000 Net per month (negotiable for live out)
- Flat provided just over the border in France
- Full time Permanent contract
- Monday to Friday with flexibility required
Job No: 203421
Consultant: Andy Hodges