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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a polished and experienced Senior French Personal Assistant to join a fully staffed, UHNW household based in Belgravia. This role is ideal for a highly organised, proactive and adaptable individual. You will be supporting the principal and their family across all aspects of their personal lives, ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes at all times. This is a classic private role, requiring someone who is discreet, highly professional and happy to be available outside of core hours when needed.
The role involves providing administration services to a wealth management business in the City of London and PA service to the Principal of the business. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English, with good admin and organisations skills. The role will be office based with some availability to WFH for a set number of days per month.
Overview A small private family is seeking a highly experienced and professional Live-out Housekeeper to manage their two super-prime penthouses in Marylebone, London. The properties consist of two apartments, one a three-bedroom, three-bathroom penthouse, and the other a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the same floor in a serviced apartment block. The family have two adult children, one of whom lives in the apartments permanently and works in the London. The Principals spend several months each year in the apartments and the rest of the time abroad. The role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to work in a luxury setting for nice and kind family. After a long tenure with the current housekeepers, the family is looking for two new Housekeepers who can maintain their home’s impeccable standards. Start date: ASAP. Job duties Responsibilities of the Live-out Housekeeper in Marylebone include: - Thorough cleaning and upkeep of both apartments to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation - Full laundry management, including washing, ironing, and organising clothes with meticulous attention to detail - Packing and unpacking suitcases for the family and ensuring all clothing is organised - Some preparation of light, simple lunches for the family mainly when the Principals are in residence - Expert handling and cleaning of fine fabrics and furnishings, ensuring they are treated with the appropriate techniques - Provide additional support as required, ensuring the smooth running of the household, and attending to any ad-hoc tasks - Noticing and reporting maintenance issues, liaising with other staff, letting in and supervising maintenance contractors as required - Grocery shopping for the family, running some errands, arranging restocking of laundry and cleaning products as required Candidates must be/have: - A genuine passion for upholding the highest standards in housekeeping, coupled with a keen eye for detail - High standards in every task, with the ability to spot the smallest details - Proven track record of housekeeping in high-end residences, ideally with experience working for UHNW/HNW families - Experience working on yachts – would be highly desirable - Ability to adjust working hours to meet the needs of the family, including occasional longer shifts when required - High levels of discretion and professionalism when interacting with the family and guests - A team player who can collaborate with other household staff and is proactive in identifying tasks and areas for improvement Accommodation No accommodation is provided as this is a live-out position. Hours Daily shifts working either 10:00 – 18:00 or 12:00 – 20:00. Rotating weekly with the other housekeeper and alternative weekends when the Principals are in residence, otherwise Monday to Friday only, with flexibility to accommodate the Principals’ schedule and requirements. Location Marylebone, W1, London. Salary £50,000 Job ref CP766: Live-out Housekeeper in Marylebone, London.
Exclusive Chef/Butler Opportunity – Long Island, New YorkExclusive Chef/Butler Opportunity – Long Island, New York We are seeking a highly skilled Chef/Butler for a prestigious private household in LongIsland, New York. This is a unique live-in opportunity offering excellent accommodation in a beautiful setting. Our client values exceptional food and service and is looking for a Michelin-trained chef with formal butler training. While this may seem like a dual role, it is designed for a single professional who can seamlessly manage both responsibilities. The position does not involve large events or formal entertaining.The principal, a medical professional, is based at the residence full-time, while the children are present 50% of the time.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional looking for are fined, family-oriented role within a distinguished private household. Apply now to take the next step in your career. Job Title: Butler/Chef Contract: Full time/Permanent Staring date: As soon as possible Living arrangements: Private single accommodation provided. Requirements for application: Strong Michelin restaurant background and formal butler training. Visas: American or EU passport holders will be considered. Visas can be organised by employer if needed. Salary: From $80,000 USD a year Other Benefits: Full medical, accommodation and food provided plus other perks. Key responsibilities include: • Preparing high-quality meals tailored to the family’s preferences • Overseeing household service with attention to detail • Managing school runs for the three children and using this time for provisioning and household errands • Overseeing one weekly cleaning staff Male/Female candidates: Male