Live-in House Manager | Paris, France

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.