Live-In Housekeeper / Cook – Paris, France- Start by February 2027

Full-Time Live-In Housekeeper / Cook for a part resident family who visit Paris for around 6 months a year.

Highlights

• Start: By February 2027
• Location: Paris, France (7^th Arrondissement)
• Working Hours: 6 days per week when the family is in residence, typically 9am–7pm, with flexibility for later evenings when entertaining. 5 days per week when the family is away, with more flexible hours.
• Salary: Negotiable
• Relocation: Costs covered by the employer

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, reliable and flexible Live-In Housekeeper / Cook to look after their private residence in Paris.

The household consists of a principal, a toddler and two small dogs. The family expects to spend approximately six months of the year in Paris, with periods away throughout the year.

When the family is in residence, the successful candidate will be responsible for daily housekeeping, preparing simple but beautifully presented meals, walking the dogs when required and ensuring the home runs smoothly. Flexibility will be important, particularly when the family is entertaining or hosting dinner parties.

When the family is away, the role will focus on maintaining the property, accepting deliveries, overseeing contractors and ensuring that any maintenance work is completed. Working hours will be more flexible during these periods, typically around 10am–4pm, provided all responsibilities are fulfilled.

The family is looking for someone trustworthy, proactive and highly organised who can take ownership of the property and work independently. A handover and training period of approximately 7–10 days will be provided to ensure the successful candidate is confident with the household’s routines and expectations.

Extra Details of the Role

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Carrying out daily housekeeping and maintaining the residence to a high standard
• Managing general cleaning, tidying and household organisation
• Preparing simple, healthy and well-presented family meals
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and well stocked
• Walking and caring for the family’s two small dogs when required, including evening walks
• Accepting parcels, deliveries and household orders
• Liaising with contractors and providing access for maintenance work
• Overseeing tradespeople and ensuring agreed work is carried out
• Maintaining the property while the family is away
• Monitoring household supplies and arranging replenishment as required
• Preparing the residence for the family’s arrival and ensuring everything is ready
• Assisting with dinner parties and entertaining, including occasional later evenings
• Taking responsibility for the smooth running and security of the property during the family’s absences

Benefits

• Private studio accommodation in the building
• Accommodation includes a bedroom/living space, kitchen and bathroom facilities, with a private toilet located along the corridor
• More flexible working hours during the family’s absences

Key Criteria

• Previous experience as a Housekeeper / Cook within a private household, with strong cleaning, organisation and simple family cooking skills
• Confident communicating in French or English, with the ability to liaise effectively with contractors and oversee maintenance work
• Reliable, flexible and proactive, with the ability to work independently, manage a property during extended absences and comfortably care for dogs

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.