Live-in Domestic Couple

Megeve, France, From €6K net per month (DOE & skill set)

On behalf of our private client, we are looking for an experienced Domestic Couple for their Chalet in Megeve France.

This is a fantastic long‑term opportunity for an experienced, detail‑oriented, reliable couple possessing a proactive, can‑do attitude, confident in delivering exceptional standards, team spirited and both hands‑on and flexible.

This role is ideally suited to a couple who are confident in speaking French and English.

About the principals:

The principals are in residence at the Chalet for approximately (3) months a year and they enjoy entertaining guests. When they are not in residence you will keep the property in order and well‑kept.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Table service and care of the cellar
• Cover maintenance duties (garage, cellar, plant rooms, front doorstep, 2 balconies, smaller garden areas, heating and lighting systems, 4.50m jacuzzi)
• Some snow shovelling where the snowplough does not reach (small part of the chalet)
• Driving for errands when/if required
• Home cooking – simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients (look after menu planning with lady of the house)
• Occasional dinner parties for up to 12‑14 guests, Christmas and New Year’s Eve dinners and buffet for up to 24 guests (outside help for service if more than 8)
• Grocery shopping
• Always keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Housekeeping and laundry
• Assisting with a second chalet nearby – welcoming rental guests, checking in/out, being available for questions/help

Requirements

• Proven experience in a chalet/private household/similar setting
• Both candidates must confidently speak French and English
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of presentation
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Sound knowledge of cleaning products and handling of delicate items
• Professional, discreet and respectful of family privacy
• Valid driver’s license

Days & Hours of work

• Full time – flexibility required when the family is in residence for the (3) months of the year (e.g., Christmas, Easter, Summer)

Accommodation

• Cottage with living/dining/kitchen areas, 2 bedrooms, linked to the chalet by a pleasant underground passage. There is an indoor heated parking space; if you own a car, a petrol allowance and maintenance allowance are provided for the principal's needs.
• From €6K net per month (depending on experience and skill set)