Live-in French speaking Domestic Couple in France

On behalf of our private returning client, we are looking for an experienced Domestic Couple for their Chalet in Megeve.

The principals are looking for a Domestic Couple who are seeking a long-term role, their previous staff member has worked with them for over 20 years. The ideal Domestic Couple will be experienced, reliable, work well together and others, hands on, flexible, and speak French.

The principals are in residence at the Chalet approx. 3 months a year and they enjoy entertaining/have guests stay.

Day's & 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)

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 (small part of the chalet only)
• Driving for errands when/if required
• Home Cooking - simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients (look after the menu planning with lady of the house)
• Occasional dinner party's for up to 12-14, house guests, Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners & occasional buffet for 24 max. If necessary, outside help with the service for dinners will be provided if more than 8.
• Grocery shopping
• Always keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Housekeeping and laundry
• Assisting with a second Chalet close by - welcoming rental guests, checking in/out, be available for questions/help

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 own car, a petrol allowance, and maintenance allowance provided if using for the principal's needs.

Salary: around € 5K net per month depending on experience

Start date: ASAP                    

Please note that candidates with dependents and/ or pets will not be considered

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.