Head of Housekeeping

### Job Opportunity: Experienced Housekeeper for a Private Chateau near St Tropez

**Location:** St Tropez, South of France

**Contract:** Full-Time, Permanent

**Salary:** €46,000 - €55,000 per annum (negotiable)

**Status:** Live-in or Live-out

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### Job Description

An incredible opportunity is available for an experienced Housekeeper to join a lovely family in their beautifully renovated secondary residence near St Tropez. This role is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working in a fully staffed private household and can work seamlessly with another housekeeper to ensure the highest standards are maintained in an 8-bedroom home.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- **General Housekeeping:** Professional cleaning tasks such as dusting, hoovering, mopping, changing beds, and cleaning bathrooms.
- **Laundry:** Exclusive care for delicate fabrics such as silk and cashmere.
- **Food and Beverage Service:** Laying and clearing tables, and providing table service when required.
- **Light Cooking:** Breakfast preparation and occasional light cooking for the family.
- **Shopping and Errands:** Grocery shopping, arranging dry cleaning, and other errands like visiting the post office.
- **Coordination:** Supervising and liaising with other staff members (gardener, cleaner) and external contractors to ensure smooth operations.

**Essential Criteria:**
- **Experience:** Proven professional experience as a housekeeper in a UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) private household with a focus on longevity in previous roles.
- **Knowledge:** Excellent understanding of cleaning products and techniques for high-end furnishings and surfaces.
- **Skills:** Independent, proactive, discreet, and unobtrusive in approach. Basic cooking skills for breakfast and light meals.
- **Languages:** Fluency in English and/or German.
- **Flexibility:** Willingness to work weekends and during the holiday season.
- **Driving:** Full EU driving license is essential.
- **Legal:** Right to live and work in the EU.
- **References:** Excellent, checkable references from previous employers.

**Working Hours:**
- 40 hours per week, with flexibility required for weekends and public holidays.

**Accommodation:**
- If needed, accommodation will be provided in a separate, shared 4-bedroom home, with a private en-suite bathroom.

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### How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria and are excited about the opportunity to work in a beautiful chateau near St Tropez, please submit your application including your CV, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and contact information for your references.

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This position offers an exceptional chance to work in a luxurious environment, providing high-quality service to a lovely family, with the added benefit of living in one of the most beautiful regions in France. Apply now to become part of this prestigious household team!