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28/09/2026

**** Chalet Housekeeper, Courchevel 1850, 6-month winter season with potential for a year round position, starting asap, excellent salary on offer plus accommodation ****
Something rather special is opening its doors in Courchevel. Our UHNW private client has just completed a brand new, truly one of a kind alpine property, and we are looking for an exceptional housekeeper to help bring it to life for its very first season.

Spacious and refined, the property has been finished to the highest standards throughout, with delicate materials such as fine woods, glass, silver and marble that call for someone with real expertise in their care.

The principal and their guests will use the property intermittently throughout the season, with 2-3 day stays and the occasional week-long stay so it must be kept immaculate and ready at a moment's notice.

You will work alongside the chalet team, reporting to the Chalet Manager. This would suit someone from a chalet, yacht, private household or luxury hotel background who takes real pride in the finest details. For the right person, there is potential for the role to become a permanent rotation, with lots of opportunity ahead.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Daily cleaning to an exceptional standard throughout the property
• Specialist care of fine materials including rare woods, marble, silver, glass and leather
• Polishing of surfaces, fixtures and finishes
• Laundry and care of bed linens
• Preparing the house and guest rooms ahead of each arrival
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a chalet, yacht, UHNW private household or luxury hotel
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Experience caring for delicate, high-value materials
• Team player
• EU passport
• Excellent, checkable references

Accommodation is provided in a separate staff house close to the property.

Salary on application
Start: ASAP
Job ref: SB2637

A rare chance to be part of something truly special from the very first season. If you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to [email protected] as soon as possible.

28/09/2026

****Chalet Manager, Courchevel 1850, 6 month winter season, with potential for a year round position, starting asap, top salary on offer plus accommodation****
A rare opportunity to lead one of the most exclusive new private chalets in Courchevel 1850 for its very first winter season.
Our UHNW private client is seeking a polished, hands-on Chalet Manager to take full ownership of the day-to-day running of the chalet, leading a small, highly skilled team and working closely with the wider household staff to ensure every arrival is flawless and every stay runs seamlessly.
The chalet has been finished to an extraordinary standard, with rare and delicate materials that require expert care. The principal and their guests visit intermittently throughout the season, so the chalet must be immaculate and ready at a moment's notice, with service that is discreet, polished and consistently exceptional.
This would suit an experienced Chalet Manager, or a Head Housekeeper with a strong background in a luxury hotel, superyacht or private household.
This is an initial 6-month contract for the winter season, with potential for the right person to move into a long-term, rotational role.
Responsibilities
• Managing the day-to-day running of the chalet
• Leading and training the housekeeping team, facilities and chef
• Setting and maintaining exceptional standards throughout
• Hands-on housekeeping alongside the team, including expert care of fine and delicate materials
• Preparing the chalet for arrivals and providing discreet service during visits
• Arranging guest requirements such as ski passes, transfers and restaurant bookings
• Managing budgets, petty cash, staff rotas and household stock
• Coordinating contractors, suppliers and local service providers
• Maintaining inventories and a record of the principal's and guests' preferences
• Supporting with entertaining, wardrobe care, packing and unpacking
Requirements
• Previous experience as a Chalet Manager, House Manager or Head Housekeeper in a similar setting
• Strong housekeeping background within a luxury hotel, superyacht or UHNW private household
• Refined, diligent and meticulous
• Fluent English and conversational or fluent French
• Full driving licence
• EU passport
• Excellent, checkable references

Accommodation provided
Start: ASAP
Job Ref: SB2638
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the right candidate, so if you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to [email protected] as soon as possible.

28/09/2026

PRIVATE CHEF – COURCHEVEL 1850 Exclusive private Chalet | 6-Month Winter Season with potential for Year-Round Rotation | ASAP | Up to €6000 net per month | Accommodation Provided
Quite possibly the best private chef role in the Alps this winter. Our UHNW client is looking for a top-class, highly creative Private Chef to open one of the most exclusive private chalets in Courchevel 1850 for its very first season.

The client will be staying throughout the season, and you'll be preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner, from beautifully simple family meals to more inventive private dinners and entertaining, all in a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen.

We are looking for a chef who is genuinely passionate about food, with outstanding technique, deep knowledge of ingredients and seasonality, and the creativity to keep menus fresh and exciting.

Experience in a UHNW private household, Michelin-level restaurant, superyacht or luxury chalet is essential, along with excellent, checkable references and an EU passport.

Accommodation provided

Start: ASAP

Job Ref: SB2639

If you're ready to spend this winter creating beautiful food in a truly one-of-a-kind role, please send your CV and a portfolio or photos of your dishes to [email protected]

24/03/2026

Live-in Housekeeper | Chippenham, Cambridge – Up to £45k GPA

We’re looking for a dedicated live-in housekeeper to care for a beautiful, spacious country cottage in Chippenham, Cambridge. Set within generous grounds with a tennis court and plenty of outdoor space, this second home needs someone proactive to keep it spotless, organised, and well-stocked, ready for the family’s visits. This role is ideal for an experienced housekeeper who is self-motivated, reliable, and takes pride in maintaining a pristine home. You’ll be confident preparing simple, healthy family-style meals when the family is in residence, and keeping the home clean, organised, and well cared for when they are away. The housekeeper should be pet-friendly (the family has a lovely dog) and confident driving a car; a vehicle is provided onsite.

Key Duties:
• Daily cleaning to an exceptional standard
• Prepare the home ahead of the family’s arrival and keep it organised
• Manage laundry, ironing, and care of linens
• Run errands and grocery shopping
• Drive the property car regularly
• Coordinate contractors and service providers
• Weekend support is needed when the family is in residence
• Pet care

This is a long-term, full-time position with a kind, generous, and supportive family, and comes with separate accommodation and employee benefits, including private healthcare.

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with flexibility required and some weekend working when the family is in residence
Accommodation: Lovely separate annexe close to the main house
Salary: £40k - £45k gpa
Start: ASAP
Job ref: SB2322

To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

12/03/2026

Spanish Speaking House Manager, EUR 65-70k gpa

We are seeking an exceptional House Manager to oversee the daily operation of a large, prestigious private residence in Gibraltar.
This is a role for someone who leads with quiet authority, impeccable standards, and genuine warmth, someone who takes pride in running a home that functions, and feels, like no other.

Reporting directly to the Principal's representative, you will take full ownership of the estate and lead a household team of eight, including housekeepers, service staff, security personnel, drivers, and private chefs.
You will be the heartbeat of the household: setting standards, managing schedules, planning ahead, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring every detail is attended to. The role is based in Gibraltar, with the option to reside in Spain. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements
-Proven experience managing a private household
-Ideally a Food & Beverage background, service, menus, and entertaining to a high standard
-Fluent in Spanish, English desirable
-Natural leadership, calm under pressure
-Well-presented, polished, and professional at all times
-Discreet, loyal, and able to operate with complete confidentiality
-Flexible when the family is in residence
-Eligible to work in Gibraltar

Package & Benefits
-Salary: EUR65,000 – 70,000 gross per annum (DOE)
-Private apartment provided (separate accommodation on or near the estate)
-Global private medical insurance
-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays-
-Core hours Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (flexibility required when family is in residence)
-Travel opportunities
Job ref: SB2342

If you would like to apply, please send your cv to: [email protected]

10/03/2026

Temporary Live-in Housekeeper, Hamburg, Germany. Competitive salary and separate accommodation provided. Immediate start up to December 2026 (with potential for extension)

We’re working with a lovely professional couple in Hamburg who are looking for an experienced live-in Housekeeper to support them while their main property is being renovated. You’ll look after a beautiful two-bedroom townhouse, keeping everything in tip-top condition with excellent attention to detail. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who loves looking after a home, knows how to care for delicate materials, and takes pride in keeping everything running smoothly.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Daily housekeeping and care of delicate fabrics, luxury garments, and fine materials
• Wardrobe and storage organisation
• Laundry management, including hand-washing, ironing, steaming, and minor repairs
• Grocery shopping and household provisioning
• Maintaining a clean, organised kitchen and occasional preparing healthy meals for two
• Coordinating deliveries, contractors, and general household upkeep
• Driving to run errands and assisting with general household coordination

Requirements
• You must hold a valid EU passport and full driving licence.
• You must be available to start asap and commit to the role until December 2026.
• Have experience within housekeeping in a similar high-end private household setting.
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills.
• Discreet, presentable, emotionally intelligent, and confident working independently.
• Flexibility is essential. The housekeeper is required to work longer hours when the clients are in residence, with quieter periods when they are away.

Start: ASAP until December 2026 (with possible extension)

Working hours: You’ll work six days a week when the client is in residence, with one day off. When the client travels in the summer, it will be quieter and working hours will be reduced.

Salary: Competitive salary and separate accommodation provided

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, respectful household where your skills are valued, with separate private accommodation on-site and potential to extend the contract beyond December 2026.

Job ref: SB2329

To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

10/03/2026

Temp chef needed for VIP client, June to August, St Tropez

Amazing new opportunity for a talented and creative Private Chef to work for a VVIP client in St Tropez, in the South of France between the summer months of June - August.

The Chef will be responsible for preparing healthy, fresh and exquisite meals for 10 guests, always using high-quality ingredients . The family enjoy an array of dishes from worldwide cuisines, so are looking for someone with a broad repertoire as well as excellent food presentation skills.

You need to be willing to work 6 days a week with flexibility to work additional hours if needed.

You will be planning menus, so you should demonstrate good knowledge of food quantities and the ability to cater for different dietary requirements and food intolerances.

In addition, you will be required to be adaptable to any changes and maintain a top standard at all times. There is a cook for the staff, so you must be able to liaise with them to make sure they have all ingredients that is needed.

We are looking for candidates that have good hygiene kitchen standards and keep the kitchen clean and tidy.

Must be a driver.

Accommodation and flights included.

EUR 350 - 400 per day depending on experience.

To apply, please email your cv to [email protected]

Job ref: SB2334

10/03/2026

Top Travelling Chef – UHNW Family | UK, Barbados & Europe - £70k GPA plus accommodation

We’re looking for a Top Chef with experience in Michelin-star kitchens and luxury hospitality to join a highly skilled team supporting a UHNW family across their ultra-luxury homes in the UK, Barbados, Europe, and other stunning destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to cook at the very highest level while traveling to world-class residences — six months per year in Barbados, a few months in the UK (London and Surrey), and the rest across other properties, mainly in Europe.

You’ll work alongside the Head Chef, creating inventive menus and Michelin-quality dishes for 5–8 family members and their guests. The role suits chefs with a broad repertoire, including Mediterranean, Japanese, and other global cuisines, excellent technique in fish, butchery, and sauces, and the ability to plate fine dining as well as family-style meals. The family typically enjoy lighter, lean dishes and experience with dietary requirements such as vegan is important.

We’re looking for someone responsible, tidy, and confident working as part of a team.

Flights and accommodation provided.

Candidates must be available to fly out to Barbados for trials in the next couple of weeks.

Hours & schedule:

• Usually 5 days on, 2 days off

• Around 9 hours per day (either early shift 6:00–15:00 or later shift 9:00–18:00/18:30)

Start: ASAP

Job ref: SB2333

To apply, please email a copy of your CV and food portfolio to [email protected]

06/03/2026

Live-in Housekeeper, Staffordshire, near Shropshire border – £45k GPA with separate 2-bedroom cottage

A wonderful opportunity for an experienced live-in housekeeper to join a lovely family of three at their beautiful second home in Staffordshire close to the Shropshire border .
The family split their time between Staffordshire and London, typically spending Monday to Wednesday in Staffordshire, though this can vary, and they also spend time at the estate during school holidays.
This is primarily a sole housekeeper role, working alongside a cleaner who looks after the guest accommodation, with extra staff brought in for events. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining the home to an excellent standard. The property features art and antiques, so experience with delicate items, polishing silver, and caring for fine fabrics is essential.
You’ll manage the day-to-day running of the house, including liaising with contractors, arranging appointments, running errands, grocery shopping, and keeping supplies well stocked. The family enjoy cooking themselves, though occasional help with light meal prep may be required.
This role is ideal for someone organised, proactive, and who loves a varied role—and genuinely enjoys keeping a home beautifully maintained! It offers great autonomy, excellent working hours, and the chance to work for a kind and generous family.

The schedule is typically Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, with occasional flexibility required for guests or events.

Accommodation is provided in a lovely two-bedroom cottage close to the main house.

Salary: £45k GPA

Start: ASAP

To apply, please email your cv to [email protected]

Job ref: SB2330

11/02/2026

Senior Housekeeper, Virginia Water, Surrey. £47k GPA + paid overtime

A very exciting opportunity has come up for a Surrey-based housekeeper to join a gorgeous, state-of-the-art estate in Virginia Water. This role is perfect for a senior housekeeper who wants to step up and take more responsibility — you’ll be covering for the head housekeeper on their days off and helping the household run like clockwork.

The family uses the house mainly in the summer, but visits can happen throughout the year, and sometimes you’ll join the team in London. You’ll be working with an incredibly lovely, dynamic team, and during busy periods, there can be 10+ temporary staff, so you’ll get the chance to guide, train, and oversee them.

It’s a role where no two days are the same: from cleaning and organising and keeping the home immaculate to light service for the family and guests. The property is filled with high end materials, fabrics and interiors, so knowing how to care for luxury items is key.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8–4 when they’re away, and 9-hour shifts (including 2 weekends per month) during busy in residence periods.

We’re looking for someone polished, confident, and proactive. Experience in service is a plus, but what really matters is the right attitude and a genuine passion for housekeeping.

Salary: £47k GPA plus paid overtime
Start: ASAP
Job ref: SB2304
To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

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