Job Title: Live-in Domestic Couple
Location: South of France
Accommodation Provided: Private double bedroom with ensuite within the main residence
Contract Type: Rolling 1-year contract with the intention for long-term placement
Start Date: June 2025
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Overview:
A private client is seeking a highly experienced and professional live-in Domestic Couple to manage a newly built luxury 6-bedroom residence located in the South of France. The property, spread over two floors, includes ensuite bathrooms in every bedroom and features a private swimming pool and landscaped grounds.

The ideal couple will be proactive, discreet, and service-oriented, with a strong background in high-end private households. One partner must hold a valid driving licence, and it is highly desirable that one speaks conversational French. Candidates must hold an EU passport or possess the legal right to live and work in France.

Key Responsibilities:
As a team, the couple will be expected to deliver seamless 5-star service to the principals and their guests, with the following core duties:

Interior Management & Housekeeping

• Full housekeeping of the residence to luxury standards, including care of fine furnishings and finishes
• Laundry and ironing, including wardrobe care of delicate and designer clothing
• Regular deep cleaning and seasonal turnover
• Table setting, serving meals, and maintaining high levels of discretion and hospitality

Butler Duties & Guest Service

• Formal and informal food and beverage service
• Table setting and serving
• Greeting and attending to guests in a polished, professional manner
• Ensuring the home is always guest-ready
• Coordinating arrivals/departures and guest needs during stays

Cooking

• Preparing fresh, seasonal meals with an emphasis on healthy, Mediterranean-style cuisine
• Menu planning and grocery shopping
• Supporting entertaining when required

Property & Grounds Oversight

• Provide security, maintaining alarm and camera systems
• Day-to-day oversight of property maintenance and systems (in coordination with outside contractors)
• Swimming pool maintenance and care
• Vehicle upkeep and occasional driving (errands, airport runs, shopping)
• Liaison with external staff (gardeners, security, tradespeople)

Schedule & Seasonal Demands:

• Flexible working hours required, particularly during the summer season (June–September)
• The principals will be in residence primarily during June and July
• From August to end of summer, the property will be rented to high-level guests, and the couple will be expected to deliver top-tier hospitality and discretion
• Lighter duties and reduced hours expected during the winter/off-season months

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar live-in domestic couple role within a UHNW household or boutique hospitality environment
• One partner must hold a valid driving licence
• Fluency in English; French language skills a strong advantage
• EU passport holders or candidates with full legal right to live and work in France
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, and teamwork
• Excellent references and a clean background check
• Trustworthy, loyal and discreet
• No pets or children