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Estate/Household Manager (M/F)

| Mouans-Sartoux, France

Posted Date 6/13/2025
Description

Our client, a formal and well-established family with multiple young children, is seeking a permanent Full-Time Estate/Household Manager (M/F) to manage their residence in Mouans-Sartoux, South of France. The family is an experienced employer who prioritizes providing a positive working environment and values discretion and professionalism.

This family maintains a very busy household with frequent events, gatherings, and important guests visiting their home. They are seeking a highly experienced, polished, and bilingual Estate/Household Manager (M/F) to ensure the smooth and professional running of the property.

Responsibilities

Household & Property Management:

  • Full management of the day-to-day operations of a formal, high-end private residence
  • Supervision of 5–6 household staff members (including housekeepers, chefs, and nannies)
  • Staff scheduling, training, team performance monitoring, and implementing protocols

 

Vendor & Contractor Coordination:

  • Liaise with contractors, vendors, and tradespeople, including gardeners, pool technicians, security company, AV/tech maintenance, and repair professionals
  • Oversee all property systems: maintenance schedules, inspections, upgrades, and repairs

 

Inventory & Procurement:

  • Manage inventories, procurement of household goods, and supply levels
  • Coordinate family and guest arrivals, ensuring the property is guest-ready at all times

 

Event Planning & Entertaining:

  • Plan and oversee formal entertaining, events, and dinners with attention to service standards

 

Budget & Reporting:

  • Manage budgets, petty cash, and household accounts
  • Prepare reports and maintain regular communication with the principals
  • Ensure discretion, confidentiality, and top-tier service at all times

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position within a formal, high-profile household
  • Strong longevity in previous roles is essential
  • Fluent in French with excellent command of English
  • Proven experience managing multi-staffed teams and complex properties
  • Excellent leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with French suppliers, local regulations, and service providers
  • Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-focused with a can-do attitude
  • Strong understanding of household systems (security, AV/tech, HVAC, pool, etc.)
  • EU passport or valid French work permit

Work conditions

  • Live-out role – accommodation is not provided
  • Full-time, 5 days per week, with flexibility required
  • On-call for emergencies as needed, with paid overtime
  • Long-term, stable position with a respectful and professional family
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Categories
Estate Manager
Compensation
€6000 – €7000 net per month, negotiable
Housing Type
Live-out

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