Chef & Housekeeper Couple

Applicants must have conversational French and hold a clean driving licence.

Although this is a ‘live-in position’, staff do not live on-site. A staff apartment will be arranged for you nearby.

Cooking: You are required to cater for the household and any guests. Preferred cuisines include; Mediterranean dishes, salads, grains, fresh fruit/vegetables, sushi & sashimi, Indian, Japanese, Thai. Most meals are vegetarian with meat served occasionally. The family are keen cooks and enjoy a variety of worldwide cuisine with an emphasis on a healthy and balanced diet.

Housekeeping: Full housekeeping & laundry duties

Gardening & maintenance: Not required (local gardeners are in place)

Pets/allergy info: 2 large dogs & 2 cats

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Catering for family and guests (mostly vegetarian diet)
• Shopping using local suppliers and food markets
• Housekeeping & laundry
• General security/gatekeeping
• Household management – Simple admin, appointments, liaising with external contractors
• House sitting/pet sitting when the Principals travel

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• Child friendly (no direct Nanny duties)
• Conversational French (required to oversee external contractors, make appointments and see to general admin)
• Driving licence
• Previous private chef experience
• Friendly, easy-going yet professional approach
• Excellent personal presentation
• This role is based approx 1 hour from central Bordeaux (applicants must enjoy a rural lifestyle)