Live-in House Manager
Overview
Our clients, a creative French-American couple, are seeking an exceptional House Manager to oversee their newly acquired 18th-century Hôtel Particulier in central Paris.
This new opportunity would suit a professional individual with strong House managerial experience, gained in HNW private households, luxury hospitality, or yachting. The House Manager must be a natural leader, passionate about delivering impeccable five-star service with unwavering attention to detail. They will also set the standard for excellence, fostering a positive, “can-do” culture whilst building, inspiring and managing a loyal team.
The House Manager must be fluent in French and English.
Job duties
Responsibilities of the House Manager in Paris include:
- Helping to hire and manage a small team
- Working closely with Principals to ensure the smooth running of the property
- Acting as point of contact between the Principals and all domestic staff
- Purchasing household items and maintaining stock levels / inventories
- Managing a household budget and checking shopping receipts
- Meeting, greeting and escorting guests. Preparing and offering refreshments
- Supporting the chef with meal timings and menu planning
- Running household errands
- Ensuring good general upkeep and maintenance of the property and outdoor spaces
- Meeting and escorting suppliers/contractors
- Overall household management including managing household maintenance calendar
- Overseeing repairs and installations with trusted suppliers and vendors
- Ensuring the property is always secure
- Ensuring the house manual and contractor contact list is up to date
- Flexibility to travel to other homes in the near future
Candidates must be/have:
- Extensive proven experience as a House Manager within a private household
- Fluent in French and English
- EU Passport holder/right to work in France
- Ability to lead domestic staff by example with a hands-on approach
- Flexible with working days and hours
- Tech savvy – comfortable working with apple products, drafting rotas, online shopping etc
- Calm and approachable manner
- Organised and thorough
- Ability to cope in a fast-paced environment
- Able to read the room
- Willing to sign NDAs when required
Hours
45 hours per week. Monday – Friday.
Accommodation
This is a live-in position. A private suite will be provided.
Location
Central Paris, France.
Salary
Up to €100,000, depending on experience.
Job ref
CP807 : House Manager for Private Couple in Paris.
