Overseas Vacancies

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This vacancy section was last updated on 06 February 2012 at 16:27

Couples

Email staff@imperialstaff.com or call +44 (0) 207 795 6255 for further details or click on a job code number to apply online.

Job Code	Job Title	Location	Start Date	Salary
SC253	HK/Cook & Maintenance/Driver/Security	Guernsey	ASAP	£600-£800pwc
	Super opportunity for fit and energetic Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance/Driver Couple to join a very happy team and large estate in Guernsey. Housekeeping duties will include the care of fine clothing, and cooking will be to a good family standard. Other staff employed including assistant housekeeper, butler and team of gardeners. Drivers essential, car will be provided for use on duty. Occasional travel may be required to other property in Spain. 2 bedroom cottage provided on the estate. Post will be 5 days 40 hours a week on a rota basis (some weekend work will be required). Salary very negotiable according to previous experience around £600 - £800 per week net. ASAP start. If interested email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
SC251	House Management couple	Cairo, Egypt	ASAP	£Top!
	House Management couple sought to run a large formal family house in Cairo, Egypt. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role and be able to manage and run a team of staff effectively. When in residence there will be many dinner parties and it will be your responsibility to plan and liaise with other household staff, PAs and catering staff. Other duties to oversee a team of housekeepers, gardeners and security staff. To be a valuable link between the staff and the family’s PA’s and to communicate with them in regard to the family movements. The candidate must have a strong work ethic with a strong communication skill both written and verbal in English and Arabic. This is a full-time 7 days a week role with a very competitive salary and the accommodation provided is a suite in the main house including bedroom/sitting-room/bathroom and kitchen. This post will also be most suitable for a single Butler/Housemanager. Please ensure, therefore, that your CV, references and CRB checks are absolutely current when applying to katherine@imperialstaff.com
SC248	Housekeeper/Nanny & Houseman/Maint/Driver	Geneva, Switzerland	March	£600-£800+pwc
	Super new role for experienced couple who would enjoy looking after young family (baby 5 months) who are in the process of moving to a newly renovated home 10 minutes from Central Geneva. Informal family would like all housekeeping duties, basic cooking (good cook a bonus but not essential), help with the baby and baby sitting 2 nights a week. Spouse to look after general maintenance of pool and garden, driving for airport runs and assisting with cleaning. Would ideally suit couple who speak a little French (and fluent English) and like dogs! 1 bed apartment provided with separate entrance. If interested please call Katherine 01225 484190, unregistered candidates please email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com
SC245	Chef & Housekeeper Couple	Rome, Italy	ASAP	Negotiable for the right couple!
	Experience Chef and Housekeeper Couple required for a family home in Rome, with occasional travel to Switzerland and France. Previous couple of 3 years highly recommend! Chef must be able to cook excellent quality meals from scratch, using fresh produce. Mainly family cooking, with occasional dinner party. Housekeeper required to undertake all housekeeping duties such as cleaning and laundry, as well as some help with the children. Ideal candidates will be fluent in English, and hold driving licenses. 5.5 days a week, flexibility required. Self contained apartment with own entrance offered. Salary offered negotiable for the right couple! Please call 01225 484 190 or email staff@imperialstaff.com
	Housekeeper/Cook & Butler/Houseman/Maintenance	South of France	ASAP	3000 euros per month
	Family in part time residence only are looking for an experienced couple to care for their home near Antibes. Role will involve general caretaking, housekeeping and maintenance duties and caring for small dog when family not in residence and then more formal Butling, light cooking (Chef brought in for dinner parties), airport runs etc when family in residence (approx 15 weeks per year). Separate accommodation provided within the grounds. 5 day week when family not in residence, 6 day week when in residence. Salary negotiable around 3000 euros per month. Interviewing now to start ASAP. Call Bath office if interested, email cvs staff@imperialstaff.com

Job Code	Job Title	Location	Start Date	Salary
SHK249	Senior Housekeeper	Geneva	ASAP	Competitive
	A daily housekeeper is required for an immediate start in Geneva. Our American/French family with 3 children under the age of 10 seek a competent housekeeper who is fluent in both French and English and who is in possession of a valid Eu/Swiss driving license. Although a live-out position the clients will cover your accommodation costs. Your duties would include the responsibility for the housekeeping, organizing, managing and supervising other housekeepers. This responsibility lies also for the laundry and ironing duties. You would be required to cook simple, low-fat meals for the family (lunch/dinner), run errands such as shopping/dry cleaning, and keep an inventory control of household purchases and the household book-keeping. You would also have an oversight of any renovation or maintenance work of the house and it’s equipment and systems and maintain household security. You would also assist the employer in hiring, training and supervising other household staff, answer telephone calls and manage deliveries. You would also be called upon to assist with child care as well as greeting and serving guests. ONLY CANDIDATES WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEED APPLY. Please ensure that your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK 249
SHK237	Live-in Housekeeper/Cook	Munich	ASAP	€18 - 24000 dep on exp
	FOR IMMEDIATE START: Live-in Housekeeper/Cook for a busy family with 4 boys in Munich. Candidates must have a clean driver’s licence, an independent nature and work on one’s initiative. This post is as 2nd housekeeper and duties include cooking for the family and helping around the house as well as running errands and grocery shopping. There will be some evening baby-sitting so candidates must be child friendly. Hours: either 0630hrs – 1600hrs OR 10000hrs – 2000hrs Monday – Friday with 2 weekends each month for which there will be 2 days off in lieu during the week. The salary of €18000- €24000 gross depending upon experience and includes a lovely self contained, fully furnished apartment with own entrance. Please call Jeannie 01225 484 190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting ref no: SHK237
	Nanny/Housekeeper for Mallorca		ASAP	£500-£600pwc
	Previous valued client is relocating from Denmark to Mallorca for a year and is looking for a Nanny/Housekeeper (50/50 mix between the two duties). Twin girls of 3 and boy of 5 years will be at International School from September 9-3.30. When children at School will be all housekeeping, cleaning etc (full time cleaner employed also to assist). Childcare involves general nanny duties and helping children develop their English. Driver & swimmer essential. Separate brand new apartment provided. 5 or 6 day week £500 for 5 days, £600 for 6 days. Please contact Jeannie on 01225 484 190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com.

Overseas Chef/Butler/Chauffeur/Gardener

Email staff@imperialstaff.comcall +44 (0) 207 795 6255 for further details, or click on a job code number to apply online.

Job Code	Job Title	Location	Start Date	Salary
SCB252	Live-in Housemanager	Cairo, Egypt	ASAP	Very competitive
	Live-in House Manager (M/F) to run a large family house in Cairo, Egypt. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role and be able to manage and run a team of staff effectively. When in residence there will be many dinner parties and it will be your responsibility to plan and liaise with other household staff, PAs and catering staff. Other duties to oversee a team of housekeepers, gardeners and security staff. To be a valuable link between the staff and the family’s PA’s and to communicate with them in regard to the family movements. The candidate must have a strong work ethic with a strong communication skill both written and verbal in English and Arabic. This is a full-time 7 days a week role with a very competitive salary and the accommodation provided is a suite in the main house including bedroom/sitting-room/bathroom and kitchen. This post will also be most suitable for a couple. Please ensure, therefore, that your CV, references and CRB checks are absolutely current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref OSPCB 252
	Gardener	Loire, France	ASAP	€35k plus cottage
	Chateaux in Loire requires sole Gardener for immediate start. The existing gardener is retiring therefore the clients would like a successful overlap to take place at the earliest. Basic job specifications are : 500Ha of which 23Ha are vines that are outsourced, 4Ha Lawns, topiary & vegetable patch plus 5Ha truffle forest. Candidates must speak French. Salary circa €35k with 3 bedroom furnished, detached cottage in the grounds close to the chateaux. Partner welcome but must have own interests. The full in-depth job spec can be discussed at length when you call Jeannie on 01225 484 190 or (if not registered with us) send your CV to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting ref no:OSP239
	TOP Housemanager	Bahamas	Flexible for the right candidate	Negotiable
	Top Live-in House Manager required for a busy family based in the Bahamas. Duties would include the managing of a few homes based worldwide. You will be hands on with a flexible approach and must be able to manage all the homes and +- 25 staff members. Household, administrative/support is part of the role. The key component of this position will be the ability to anticipate the needs of the family and their guests. Direct, manage and monitor household and personal staff of about 25 either in person or via email and phone depending on location. You will be required to manage correspondence with friends, oversee the organization of dinners and parties at different locations, making sure each home is being maintained/systems i.e. pools, ponds, generators, fountains, saunas, gyms etc are being serviced, cars to be serviced regularly, overseeing renovations, preparing weekly updates on every property, its staff, grounds, gardens, stock/food/wine supplies etc. You will be required to assist in hiring, termination and salary review of all household staff. 5+ years experience required working within a similar environment. You need to be focused and must be able to stay on top of things 24/7. The right candidate will have a warm and secrete demeanor while tending to the family, but be firm and well-respected by the staff. Strong business skills in areas of planning and organization. French, Italian or German speaking candidate would be preferred. Driver essential. Accommodation and excellent salary for the right candidate. Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR preferred but not essential. Flexible candidate with a strong personality preferred. You will also be required to travel extensively when required. Interested?? Please contact Jeannie on 01225 484 190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com.
	Personal Assistant/Butler/Housekeeper	Switzerland	ASAP	£600pwn depending on experience
	Personal Assistant/Butler/Housekeeper required for couple in Switzerland. Main duties are assisting with all general household duties, ad hoc duties e.g. shopping, ensuring fresh flowers on display, purchasing stationery, pick up dry cleaning, supervising cleaning staff of private properties, ensuring cars MOT and insurance are in place, arranging services, cooking of meals as required, serving at the table, organizing private dinner parties, dealing with contractors and various other household related duties. You will be required to travel with the family, so flexible candidate is required. 2 bedroom flat provided, ASAP start. £600pwn depending on experience. Please contact Jeannie on 01225 484 190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com.