
Gouvernant(e) Général(e)
CDD Caroline Yvon posted 2 weeks ago in Etages , in Gouvernant(e) , in Gouvernante Générale Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Salaire proposé : 4000
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Années d'expériences souhaitées : 4 ans
Job Description
RHEA, a recruitment agency specializing in the Hospitality and Catering industries, is pleased to announce the following position:
Head Housekeeper (M/F)
Join an ultra-luxurious private estate exclusively dedicated to VIP stays and events, featuring three opulent houses and one apartment, with a total of 18 suites and rooms. The estate is open from late May to late August.
Responsibilities:
As the Head Housekeeper, you will lead a team of 10 housekeepers in a new luxury private estate located in Provence, surrounded by vineyards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising a team of 10 housekeepers.
- Preparing suites, including room setup and linen management.
- Assisting with recruitment and delivering training in collaboration with the Assistant Head Housekeeper.
- Organizing daily routines, adapting to guest and estate requirements, managing the team, and holding daily staff meetings.
- Conducting daily inspections of common areas and rooms to maintain top-quality standards.
- Managing the laundry department and demonstrating in-depth knowledge of its operations.
- Monitoring linen and product inventories and implementing procedures to maintain equipment.
- Overseeing the cleaning of staff accommodations.
Candidate Profile:
- Driver’s license with a personal vehicle is mandatory.
- Proven experience in management roles within 4-star hotels or luxury private residences for VVIPs (both preferred).
- Physically fit: the 18 suites are spread across multiple buildings, covering 3,500 m² of interior space with facilities such as a gym, cinema, and spa.
- Ready to prepare for the estate’s 4th operational season.
- Collaborative mindset: work closely with the permanent Assistant Head Housekeeper and First Housekeeper to enhance their skills.
- Ability to train and work with inexperienced staff.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills, with a willingness to collaborate with other departments.
- Exceptional attention to detail for daily inspections of rooms and communal areas.
- Hands-on attitude, including occasional evening turndown service.
- Professional demeanor, capable of interacting with guests, and ensuring team presentation standards.
- Proficiency in managing the laundry department is a plus.
- Experience in packing/unpacking, clothes steaming, and providing training in these areas.
- Liaising with florists.
- Effective time management and forward planning based on guest reservations.
- Adherence to confidentiality and professionalism.
- Fluent French required; English highly valued for guest interactions.
- Non-smokers preferred.
- Availability to work 5 weeks with only one day off per week (June 28 to August 3) during the owners’ stay.
Conditions:
- Salary: €4,000 gross per month.
- Accommodation: Initially provided on-site, followed by shared villa accommodation 15 minutes away for 5–6 weeks.
- Meals: Lunch or dinner provided during guest visits on working days.
Dates: Late April to late August
If interested, please send your complete application to rhearecrutement@gmail.com (including a CV with a profile photo, signature dish photos, and reference letters).