Live-in French Speaking Houseman in Megeve
| Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
| Area | France, Europe |
| Sector | Household Staff - Houseman |
| Salary | €60K gross per year |
| Currency | EUR |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Lucas Chaillet |
| Job Ref | 68701 |
| Job Views | 74 |
- Description
On behalf of our private returning client, we are looking for an experienced Houseman/all-rounder for their Chalet in Megeve.
The principals are looking for a French-speaking (to communicate & supervise tradesmen etc…) Houseman/Allrounder with previous experience in a similar role who is seeking a long-term position, their current staff has worked with them for over 20 years. Must be able to take care of the garden and swimming pool maintenance
The principals are in residence at the Chalet approx. 3 months a year and they enjoy entertaining/having guests stay.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Table service and care of the cellar
- Cover maintenance duties i.e., garage, cellar, plant rooms, and the surroundings of the house such as the front doorstep, 2 balconies, smaller areas of the garden & other parts in between visits of gardeners, systems of heating and lighting in the house, including 4.50m jacuzzi
- Some snow shovelling where the snowplough does not reach (a small part of the chalet only)
- Driving for errands when/if required
- Home Cooking - simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients (look after the menu planning with the lady of the house)
- Assisting with occasional dinner party's for up to 12-14, house guests, Christmas, and New Year's Eve dinners & occasional buffet for 24 max. Outside help with the service for dinners will be provided if more than 8.
- Grocery shopping
- Always Keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
- May be required to do some housekeeping - 7 bedroom/sitting rooms, and laundry if daily Housekeeper not around
- Assisting with a second Chalet close by - welcoming rental guests, checking in/out, be available for questions/help
Days & Hours of work: Full time - flexibility required when the family is in residence for the 3 months of the year (this could be Christmas/Easter/ Summer)
Accommodation: Cottage with living/dining/kitchen areas/2 bedrooms, linked to the chalet by a pleasant underground passage. There is an indoor heated parking space, and if you own a car, a petrol allowance, and maintenance allowance are provided if used for the principal's needs.
Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.
Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorized to advertise the role on behalf of our client.
