Summary
*THIS IS A LAND-BASED POSITION, ONLY APPLY IF YOU HOLD AN EU PASSPORT*
Role: House Manager
Location: Monaco-based (with travel to other European locations)
Salary: €5,000 - 5,500 NET per month
Work Schedule: 5 days per week (flexibility required)
Accommodation: Accommodation is available in a separate apartment, if necessary and will be negotiated as part of the package.
Start Date: ASAP
Overview and Opportunity
A Monaco-based couple is seeking a House Manager to oversee the operation of their properties, primarily in Monaco. The position is to ensure a high level of service and continuity throughout their homes, communicating effectively with the principals 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.
Overall, responsibilities will include maintaining the daily routine of the property, ensuring that day-to-day tasks are accomplished seamlessly by the staff and with the minimum of fuss. Ensuring that both permanent and temporary staff are maintaining a high level of standards, and you need to communicate the principles and needs effectively. Ensuring that the properties are always well-provisioned and ready for the principals.
Communicating any maintenance or technical issues immediately to the family office so that these issues are quickly and effectively solved.
Role Responsibilities
Administration:
- 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 Madam on request (booking restaurants, appointments, etc.).
- Inventory management of the property.
Service and Housekeeping:
- Daily front of house service in coordination with the principals, chef, and other staff, table setting and service.
- Coordinating with the chef and principals 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 principals 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 principals are not in residence by creating work lists for staff.
Travel:
- Coordinate staff travel between the properties whilst liaising with the family office.
- Organising the readiness of cars in conjunction with the family office. (Routine maintenance and cleaning, paperwork).
- Travelling ahead to the properties to make ready for the principal's arrival (opening properties and closing properties after Principals departure).
Pet Care:
- Monitoring their health and arranging veterinary visits.
- Buying supplies.
- Preparation for dogs to travel and their transportation between residences.
- Occasionally, assisting the 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.
Candidate Requirements
Essential requirements:
- 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 in relaxed and formal settings.
- Top housekeeping skills, including laundry, wardrobe care, and 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).
- Candidates must already have the right to work in Monaco, France, or an EU country.
Benefits
A top negotiable salary is on offer, based on experience and skillset.
Accommodation is available in a separate apartment, if necessary and will be negotiated as part of the package.
