Private Household Staff in Monaco & the Côte d'Azur

A Monaco brief may cover an apartment, a villa on the Côte d’Azur, a family office or more than one residence. House managers, butlers, private chefs, nannies, personal assistants and chauffeurs can each have different reporting lines and travel requirements. We discuss guest service, suppliers, driving, accommodation, privacy and coordination with yacht or shore-based teams where relevant. This gives candidates a clear understanding of the role beyond its title. Details such as marina access, event dates, school runs, purchasing and coordination with a family office can be added where they affect the schedule. We can also record visitor access and communication preferences across teams.

French and English are common considerations, while Italian, Russian or another language may be relevant to the family, guests, staff and local partners. We specify the level of communication needed and whether the role is primarily residential, administrative or seasonal. Yacht season can alter working patterns and require travel between a Monaco base, a villa and a vessel, so the calendar and handovers are addressed at the outset. We can also clarify whether the candidate joins a shore-based team, supports guests on board or coordinates with crew without taking on maritime duties outside the brief.

Family offices and multiple residences often need dependable communication between household staff, principals and external suppliers. We can discuss a permanent Monaco appointment with seasonal support, or a role that moves between properties and supports travel. A clear split between residence, yacht-season and family-office tasks helps candidates understand priorities, accommodation and reporting lines. The brief can also cover marina access, event weeks, school calendars, purchasing and who is responsible when the principal is away. Assel Maison keeps the search tied to the agreed duties, presents relevant experience for review and supports the household through interviews, references and applicable checks.