This European client with a second home near St Tropez are searching for an experienced Gardien Couple for their home just near St Tropez. This is a full time permanent role, NOT a seasonal one, and consistent employment in previous roles is preferred. It is anticipated that the role will be split as one partner doing internal work predominantly – housekeeping, cooking, cleaning etc, and the other dealing with errands, garden maintenance (large grounds), driving, internal handwork etc.
Location: St Tropez, South of France
Role: Household / Gardien Couple
Family: Northern European family of parents plus 4 children, in situ during summer and occasional weeks through the year.
Days/Hours of work: Longer when family onsite, shorter when not.
Salary Range: €4-5k net per month total for couple.
Accommodation: 2 bed annexe to main home, fully expensed.
Start date: ASAP – interviews now. 1+ year contract.
Essential: Active, energetic, Good written and spoken English. 3+ years as a professional couple in Europe. EU passport of Carte Sejour essential for both of the couple. Excellent references from recent roles. Clear DBS/Police check.. Previous experience as a couple working in private household together. EU passport.
Preferred: Covid vaccinated. Both holding driving licence.
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