Start Date: Flexible
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week (hours to be agreed)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Accommodation: available for the right candidate
A warm and welcoming family based in Monaco is seeking an experienced, professional Russian-speaking Housekeeper to join their fully staffed household on a long-term basis.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the home to an exceptionally high standard, working alongside the family’s existing household staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the residence.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily housekeeping duties, including cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and mopping.
- Maintain all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and communal spaces to an immaculate standard.
- Change bed linen and towels and ensure bedrooms are beautifully presented.
- Family style cooking, planning healthy and nutritious meals
- Laundry and ironing, including the care of delicate fabrics and luxury garments.
- Organise wardrobes, cupboards and household storage areas.
- Monitor household supplies and notify the family when replenishment is required.
- Assist with unpacking, organising and preparing the home before and after travel.
- Ensure the kitchen and household areas remain clean, tidy and organised throughout the day.
- Work collaboratively with the family’s nannies and other household staff to maintain a well-run home.
- Respect the family’s routines, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience working as a private housekeeper in a private household.
- Excellent references from previous employers.
- A good working knowledge of Russian or English would be advantageous.
- High attention to detail with exceptional cleaning and organisational skills.
- Experience caring for luxury furnishings, fine fabrics and high-end household finishes.
- A professional, discreet and trustworthy manner.
- The ability to work independently while also being an effective member of a household team.
- A proactive approach and willingness to assist wherever required.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will be:
- Honest, reliable and hardworking.
- Well-presented with excellent manners.
- Calm, discreet and respectful of confidentiality.
- Flexible, adaptable and able to prioritise tasks.
- Highly organised with pride in maintaining exceptional standards.
- Friendly, positive and professional in their approach.
Additional Information
- The household is fully staffed.
- The family has two friendly Toy Terriers.
- Live-in accommodation may be available if required.
- Visa sponsorship or immigration assistance cannot be provided.
- Employment can be arranged on either an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the successful candidate.
- The family is looking for the right long-term candidate, so the start date is flexible.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced English or Russian-speaking housekeeper seeking a long-term position within a respectful, fully staffed private household in Monaco.