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Desired Location: Open to opportunities in the EU or UK
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £80,000+ GPA combined
Available from: January 2026
Candidate ID: 137013

An outstanding and dynamic duo who are both experienced managers for multiple properties but love variety and being hands on in their daily duties and responsibilities. They are both well-educated and astute, friendly outgoing. They love variation and have experience with large landscaping/garden and design projects, interior detailing, housekeeping, driving, cooking administration and all else in between. They are both pleasant and extroverted with a focus on guest satisfaction above all else. They are also excellent communicators and understand how to read a room and be friendly yet not familiar. They want to work hard and are both very presentable. Having recently finished a position for a Chinese principal in Australia and taking an opportunity to run a remote Australian outpost they are seeking a move back to Europe or the UK in the early stages of 2026. They are happy to take care of one single property but equally would love the challenge of travelling between various worldwide properties. Both drive and travel on British passports, the lady in the couple also has American citizenship. They are very astute all-rounders seeking a challenging environment where they can be tested.

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Desired Location: Open to opportunities in the France
Live In or Live Out: Accommodation provided if possible
Salary Expectation: £6,000 NET per month
Available from: Available May 2025
Candidate ID: 121304

This couple set up and ran their own hospitality business in the South of France, it had lots of success before being sold and was housed in an ancient Chateau which they also owned. The lady is an experienced Chef and is a competent housekeeper having gained experience running her own business an 8-bedroom Chateau. They have very strong work ethics and understand that roles in private homes are far more than simply the nuts and bolts of housekeeping, they want to go the extra mile. They are currently managing the renovation of a Chalet in Megeve for a British owner.

The gentleman is adept at managing properties of large sizes and of a historic nature. He is a handyman, Gardner with driving skills and speak excellent French and English. In their current role they always keep the property to a guest ready standard however due to the renovation they are often having to clear up after builders, meet with tradesmen and work additional hours to ensure that the property is in its best state. They put in any hours that are required. They provide service and hospitality when the property is used by either family or rented guests.

Both drive and speak French and English, and they do not have pets or dependents. They have experience with property renovation and are happy with the hours that might be required of them. Offering extreme flexibility to any home. They would love to work for another property renovation and to have a relationship built on trust. Having worked with the lady before as a private Chef, Greycoat Lumleys have strong referencing on file for her.

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Desired Location: Open to opportunities in the EU
Live In or Live Out: Accommodation provided if possible
Salary Expectation: £6,000 NET per month
Available from: May 2025
Candidate ID: 119352

A young and dynamic Chef and Housekeeper Host duo who will soon complete a ski season in the French Alps. They are both experienced in the luxury sector and in the preparation and service of exquisite meals. They are proactive and independent not needing to be told twice. They both drive and have an excellent rapport with people. They are hopeful of a seasonal summer opportunity to work for a private family in a villa environment as they plan to return to their current employers in the mountains next winter and have been offered a generous package to do so.

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Desired Location: Open to positions within the EU or Switzerland
Live In or Live Out: Accommodation provided
Salary Expectation: €5,000 Net combined per month
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 138037

This young couple with fantastic experience in high end hospitality and events in the Netherlands have chosen to transition into Private service. After working in Michelin stared restaurants in the Netherlands to high levels of responsibility for their ages, they have worked onboard luxury yachts and show energy, a very pleasant and refreshing attitude towards work and are driven to succeed. The gentleman is a qualified chef and the lady an experienced food and beverage professional with housekeeping and interior detailing experience. Both approach daily life with a massive smile and have a best foot forward approach. They would suit a temporary position in a summer villa or winter chalet to begin their careers in domestic service for the long term.

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Desired Location: France or Switzerland
Live In or Live Out: Accommodation provided if possible
Salary Expectation: € 7,500 NET per month combined
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 134063

This couple only recently registered with us and have excellent experience as Estate Managers on the French Riviera. Although they have excellent management experience of large teams, they are also used to being hands-on in all duties. They do come with a certain gravitas and perhaps a corporate approach but are seeking a position with more responsibility to a smaller family dynamic than the Royal family of Qatar, who were their last employers. They are excellent communicators and well-versed in cooking and housekeeping as well as exterior maintenance and professional chauffeuring.
Both are polite, energetic, well-educated, and outgoing and speak fluent French with the gentleman’s English being stronger than the ladies. This couple would suit an estate management couple position or a guardianship position of a luxury private home.

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Desired Role and Location: Domestic Couple in France
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: €5,500 - €6,000 NET per month combined
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 73061

They both have service skills, the lady has good household cooking skills, both are hands-on and keep high standards of housekeeping and laundry and although they are experienced leading a small team they are just as happy working alone/ being hands-on in all daily requirements as a duo. These candidates both drive, both speak French and neither have pets or dependents who would need to travel with them. They are also both immediately available. Their skills include gardening and garden maintenance with experience of maintaining swimming pools and tennis courts.
We have excellent referencing including from their most recent position at Manoir De Pignarel. They moved on from this role as the property was due to be rented out to the public and they prefer to work solely for one private family in a privately used property, they had been assured that this wouldn’t be the case when they first interviewed and considered the role. I placed them in this position.

These candidates are seeking a permanent CDI contract but are flexible to trial on a CDD for the first month. They speak fluent English also of course & have the right to work in France and are currently available to start a new role. They are married and are seeking a NET monthly salary of €5,500 combined and longevity in their next position. They hope to find a principal who values their skill set and where accommodation is offered of a good standard at no additional cost to them. They understand the seasonality of demands in private households and are flexible to changing demands over the course of the year.

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Desired Location: France
Live In or Live Out: Live in Guardianship position
Salary Expectation: €4,500 NET Per month Combined and above
Available from: Available
Candidate ID: 126586

A charming, well spoken, polite and organised couple are seeking a position as a Domestic couple or Guardianship couple for any property in France. A position in a rural setting is their preference and they hope to be of service to a family providing them with peace of mind that the property is in good hands. They have experience of Guardianship roles as well as in the Hospitality industry and cook and clean to a very high standard. They have recently sold their restaurant in France. They speak French to a good & fluent standard respectively, both drive, love gardening and have experience with exterior maintenance and large gardens. They have a beloved Spaniel (female 6 years) who is their only dependent and would need to be a part of their move to a new position. They do of course have French Carte de Sejours and excellent letters of reference from previous guardianship roles as well as guest. This couple is immediately available and hope to secure a new role soon. They do not intend to be part of a commercial venture and hope that the position that they join can provide a good standard of accommodation and a market rate salary in return for excellent service and peace of mind in terms of property security and maintenance as well as service when in residence.

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Desired Location: France
Live In or Live Out: Property Guardianship position
Salary Expectation: €5,000 NET Per month
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 122217

With 9 Years of experience working together as property guardians in a private property in Bordeaux these candidates offer a very safe pair of hands for a secondary property. They are highly trained in housekeeping standards as well as domestic security and are both avid gardeners but not trained. Both candidates drive and the lady cooks confidently to a good household standard. They offer the following skills. They left the previous residence due to family illnesses and are now seeking a new position to work for a discerning family. They have excellent language skills being fluent in French, Spanish and English and are very motivated to provide employers with professional domestic service.

Professional Houskeeper
Professional Domestic Cook
Professional with Laundy and Ironing
Running Household errands
Providing a safe pair of hands for the principal
Handyman
Gardener
Property Caretaker
Close protection officer (highly trained)
Professional driver/Chauffeur (highly trained)

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Desired Location: Winter Chalet Position in Europe – Ski couple
Live Inor Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: €5,000 (Take home) Combined per month
Availablefrom: November 2024
Candidate ID: 125170

An incredible duo with experience and careers in the Army and in the Royal Service this couple who are now retired from their successful careers are seeking a Winter Chalet position in the Alps. The lady in the duo was the Head Housekeeper at Windsor Castle for over 10 years and had a prestigious career prior to this, the gentleman in the couple served in the Coldstream guards and saw active service in Afghanistan. They are both active, fit, and healthy and the gentleman is a strong household cook. They are seeking a position in the Alps for the winter of 2024/2025 and hoping to secure a position as early as possible. These candidates are flexible on location and package and would be an excellent support to either a private family or any Chalet company looking to improve organisational structure and standards within a small group of luxury properties.

A Portuguese couple with a passion for people and service, they mentioned during their registration that they are not clock watchers and prioritise the needs of their guests and that this is given in Hospitality. Both Drive and neither have dependents, they are used to working in both hot and cold climates and seek a permanent position within Europe working for one family either as a sole couple or within a small team. They speak English, French, and Italian all fluently as well as good practical Spanish. They both have service-to-table skills and are not aloof or self-involved.

They are non-smokers and do not have tattoos. Both are proactive, problem solvers who take their own initiative. They have incredible Housekeeping standards, both interior and exterior, experience with maintenance, experience with working in remote environments, experience with swimming pools, and developing good relationships with suppliers. They are available from October 2024 and are currently based on the shores of Lake Como.

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A hardworking young Italian Couple who both drive and have some recent experience working together on yachts. They have not yet worked together in a full-time position. Both are unattached and he is a strong outdoors handyman with some skills in the kitchen also. He is also a qualified Personal trainer and is generally fit and outdoorsy. She has strong housekeeping and interior management skills having worked onboard luxury vessels. They hope to bring the skills learned onboard yachts to land and work together for a family long term.

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Desired Location: Flexible & Available (short term roles)
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: €6,000 NET (Combined per month)
Available from: Dependent on offer (2 weeks – 1 Month)
Candidate ID: 121015

An all-male couple with flexible work-hard personalities. They have excellent experience in property management especially with a focus on interiors. They have a client-first mentality always and have demonstrated great discretion with me. We have taken excellent verbal references for this couple and found them to be very proactive also having placed them in Summer 2023. They are likable, professional, and switched on yet have a fun-loving approach to their work.

Both are drivers and capable household cooks. They are well-trained by luxury hospitality providers in housekeeping, hosting & service. Both are happy to cook household meals. They say that no job is too small or too big for them and that they have a strong work ethic and creative personalities. We highly recommend an interview for any summer placement in 2024.

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Desired Location: South of France – Villefranche sur Mer
Live In or Live Out: Have Live out accommodation in Villefranche otherwise live in
Salary Expectation: €6,000 NET (Take home) Combined per month
Available from: Dependent on offer (2 weeks – 1 Month)
Candidate ID: 64937

Due to their exceptional experience and longevity in previous roles, Greycoat Lumleys is proud to represent this couple as available for live out roles near Villefranche sur Mer or live in roles along the French Riviera. Both candidates have very good referencing information, very good longevity for high-profile clients, and very good experience on the French Riviera.

The lady has exceptional experience as a Head Housekeeper with great attention to detail and experience with fine Fabrics, ironing, steaming, and wardrobe care as well as Household management in all areas. The Gentleman is a capable Handyman and Gardener with Property management skills and professional driving skills. Both candidates are confident drivers. Furthermore, the lady speaks fluent French. They are both available for a start date in June 2024 and the lady can start immediately. We feel that their experience, aptitude, general work ethic, and advanced skills merit a competitive salary. Both candidates have the right to work in France.

These candidates who have been working in the Alps over the course of the last winter have excellent Hospitality experience. They have worked summer seasons in Greece as well as co-managed busy restaurants in the UK. Both drive and neither have pets or dependents. The lady in the couple speaks fluent French and conversational Spanish and has a background in the luxury yachting industry also. The gentleman has been employed as a Resort manager, chalet manager, and villa manager and is hands-on with any given task. They are both astute, professionally minded, well-presented, and motivated to find work in a Private Household or rented Villa. This couple is also energetic, outgoing, and enthusiastic about the outdoors. They would suit a summer seasonal role in the South of France or a Winter ski position and are hoping to renew their French Carte de Sejours. The lady is a confident household cook.

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Desired Location: France open to opportunities
Live In or Live Out: Accommodation provided
Salary Expectation:€4,500 NET per month combined
Available from: April 2024
Candidate ID: 123468

An excellent all-around Ski couple with service and chalet management experience in Ski resorts. Outgoing, pleasant & upbeat this couple has acquired many skills to be able to operate and manage both private and rental chalets effectively. Both are keen outdoor enthusiasts and love the Mountains. Currently based in Morzine they are also mature and professional and have previous successful careers in the UK before having moved to France. Their Carte de Sejour is in progress, but they currently have French work Visas.

They can assist in all areas of Chalet management, including – daily housekeeping, laundry management, busy changeover days, daily cooking and baking, provisioning/shopping driving on mountain roads, snow clearing, and property maintenance. They are seeking a position that will enable them to stay in the mountains year-round but are happy to apply for seasonal roles in the south of France also.

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Desired Location: France
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: €5,000 NET P/M
Available from: May 2024
Candidate ID: 123170

Both candidates are fluent in English and French and both drive. These candidates currently operate all aspects of a private rental Chalet in the French Pyrenees and are well travelled having spent some of their working careers in New Zealand. They are in their mid-thirties with no pets or dependents. The gentleman is a capable handyman, driver, and Gardener and takes pride in his work. He is open and flexible and an excellent communicator, front of house/host with service skills also. The Lady is a capable housekeeper/cook, who undertakes extra duties such as childcare, shopping, and provisioning as well as laundry requirements for rental guests. They are not overly formal but are friendly and professional outgoing personalities. They are looking for a new Challenge & hope for a role that will allow them to be in a new location and flourish in the service of one private family rather than work in the Chalet rental market. They are a capable and hands-on duo who place the needs of their employers before their own and are hopeful of an opportunity to work for a single-family in a more private environment.

An astute and dependable British Couple with ample experience in Domestic service and Villa Management is seeking a live-in position as a Domestic couple or a guardianship position. They have a full French Carte de Sejour’s and are seeking a new position due to the fact that one of the properties they currently manage is being sold. The gentleman has experience in gardening, exterior maintenance, swimming pool care, and driving. The lady has experience in both housekeeping and laundry as well as being a competent household cook. Both are happy, bright, and positive individuals with good levels of work experience and are available to start a new position ASAP. They have a medium-sized well-mannered lazy dog named Gus. An outline of their skills and duties can be found below and this couple has excellent references from previous employers.

These candidates come from a strong yachting villa & yachting background and the gentleman has excellent maintenance and technical skills, including woodwork, pool maintenance, plum & gardening. The lady is more focused and professional in Housekeeping and loves interior decor and design. She is also a capable household cook and loves cooking. These candidates have strong written and verbally checked references and are currently based in Palma. They are seeking a land-based permanent position anywhere in Europe. Both drive and they are married. The gentleman has an EU passport and as his wife, the lady can claim a spousal visa in any EU country. This couple’s reference information supports their strong work ethics, positive mentality, strong domestic skills, and hands-on nature. They are both quiet and demure yet engaging and experienced, witty yet calm.

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Desired Location: Europe or UK
Live in or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: €5,000 NET per month
Available from: Immediately Available
Candidate ID:121481

As energetic and willing candidates this couple has experience with pet care, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, ironing, driving, and light gardening as well as handyman duties. They are guest-focused and seek a new project and private clients to who they can dedicate at least the next 5 years of service. They are recently married & do not have pets or dependents of their own. Both drive and have good levels of English.

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Desired Location: Currently Austria
Live in or Live Out: Live In - accommodation provided.
Salary Expectation: €6,000 NET per month
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 120920

A uniquely experienced management couple with excellent references. They have experience managing large private estates and private islands for discerning principals. In total both candidates speak 7 languages fluently and have experience working all over the world including the Bahamas, Fiji, Tuscany, and New Zealand. They operate and manage small teams to ensure the seamless functionality of extensive private properties. They seek a position in a management capacity and present a safe pair of hands in the service sector. Both drive and they are grown-up children but no pets. Both are degree-educated and the female candidate has a private pilot's license. This couple would suit a rural but exclusive location where a private client has a unique property/asset that needs complete care and attention.

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