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Nanny and Language Teacher in Rockhampton, Australia Required

Available Positions: Nanny and Language Teacher, 12 month contract with the opportunity for additional 6 monthly contracts, We anticipate this position will be required over the next 5 to 8 years, possibly longer, Starting Date: Preferably before June 2012, Key Duties and Responsibilities (Job description): Language Teacher: • Teaching all the family a second language (Latin American Spanish or Mandarin as the case may be), through immersion (only speaking to the children in their non-English language) • Developing language tutorials • Encouraging learning, Nanny Duties: General Purpose: Provide complete care for the children in the employer's home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. To create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which....

With more than 12 years of gourmet cuisine experience and my flexibility regarding travel and working time enable me to provide the best possible service for my customers. My experience includes one year working at Per Se in New York City, 2 seasons as sous chef of the gourmet restaurant on the MV Europe and several years of Sous Chef experience at star rated restaurants. While working on a motor vessel and in the United States, I have also learned working according to HACCP standards, therefore impeccable sanitation of the kitchen is absolutely important for me. I have a passion for food preparation, creating new dishes, new combinations and searching also for new products and ingredients. Within a private chef position I am expecting also cooking according to a special diet, which is something....

We have experienced private service professionals (estate managers with international experience) on our books. Our estate managers have worked both in private service and the hospitality industry at the highest levels. Also some of our available candidates have attended top educational institutes and gained leading industry qualifications, including the ‘Diploma for Butlers’ from The University of West London in association with Buckingham Palace and a Chef Diploma from the famous ‘Le Cordon Bleu’ Culinary School. We represent professional estate managers. Their goals are to exceed clients’ expectations by providing highly personalised, invisible service and anticipating their needs before they arise. A smooth and stress- free operation of residences, private jets and yachts at the highest levels. Clients: Are you....

A traditionally run Mansion House situated in Kent, the property is gated off from the main park and has its own private gardens including a pool and a pool house.The house has 28 rooms (7 bedrooms) not including basement area. Ground floor has large hallway, Dining Room, Study, Library, Drawing room, Butlers Pantry and a Cloakroom.First floor houses 4 bedrooms all of which have their own bathroom and dressing room. Second floor houses a nursery, with 3 bedroom again with their own bathrooms. A small kitchen, lounge, piano room and a library. The basement houses the staff accommodation as well as store rooms, the main kitchen and laundry room. The client uses the Mansion House as a weekend retreat generally in residence from Friday to Monday and also school holidays. Existing staff consist of the....

Couple Team needed to care for a large property in Mayfair, a townhouse on 6 floors, they also have another large property in Buckinghamshire, and during the summer months the principles also go to their chateau in the South of France. Must have maintenance abilities with an excellent eye for detail. The position requires full housekeeping -keeping the home clean and in good repair all year with extra service requirements when owner and guests are in residence. Stock home with fresh groceries and prepare bedrooms before their arrival and prepare and serve meals when they are in residence. Laundry, shopping and driving required while they are in residence. Excellent references required from....

The owner of an ultra-luxury small hotel in Brazil is looking for an estate manager - head butler. The hotel is located in the mountains, very near São Paulo city. The hotel & spa is  the most expensive hotel in the country, and they intend to provide a very tailored experience to their guests. Rather than to search for a General Manager from the hospitality trade per se, they are looking to set a standard of service that is much higher than even the luxury and boutique hotels provide, our client is looking for someone with experience as Head Butler or Estate Manager, hopefully with some experience also in the hotel business, who has a vast experience with very demanding and ultra high-income families, with multiple properties. The estate manager - head butler must also have management experience and also....

Position: Housekeeper (+ Laundry and light cooking), work days: Monday - Friday, location: Newbury, Berkshire, UK, start date: immediate, salary: negotiable, accommodation: off site accommodation can be provided, if required, requirements: - legal to work in UK, - clean background and police record, - willing to undergo background checks and drug testing, - non-smoker, - polite, - maintain professional distance to employer, - good knowledge of English, - hands-on, - flexible to adjust to needs and complete other tasks as instructed, - happy to work independently, - happy to work as only staff, car driver (clean driving license valid for use in UK required), please email us your CV....

For more than a decade I have been serving as a Personal Security Detail and Security Driver in official services and for private Families worldwide. I also have a formal education and experience in Household and Personnel management. In that time I was able to gather not only a vast range of experience in personal safety and security, I have also learned about the importance of professional private services. With a good eye for details and hands on approach and combined with the knowledge of etiquette and protocol I like to organize and execute my daily services. Whether it is a formal or informal household I can easily adapt. I am very flexible, reliable and friendly. I always conduct my services with absolute discretion and loyalty and in the best interest of my clients. I speak German as first language but of course....

A “roll up your sleeves” and “make it happen” nature would be the right fit. If you are comfortable in domestic roles, have been told you are a Martha Stewart in the making and you take initiative to nurture the home front, please keep reading...., manage house budget, ensuring vendor invoices are accurate before processing payments. Coordinate with house managers in two other locations as needed, must be tech-savvy (Mac acclimated strongly preferred) and able to work with technical support on all issues ensuring fast resolution and effective planning for installation and future needs, extensive packing and unpacking for frequent trips. Must be able to remain flexible, adapting to changes in travel plans, appointments, etc. manage wardrobe, purchasing, care and inventory of clothing, monitor and replace household....