Private household recruitment
Yann & Lise International helps private employers find and hire reliable, experienced high-end household staff for residences in France.
Each search begins with a clear understanding of the property, household routine and expected standard of service. This applies to every role, from a private housekeeper or nanny to an estate caretaker couple, butler, house manager, chauffeur or personal assistant.
A successful search starts with a clearly defined role. We help private employers distinguish between daily household support, childcare, property supervision, formal service, household management and personal assistance.
Rather than relying on job titles alone, we consider the household's practical requirements: property care, childcare, service, driving, management and day-to-day personal support.
A primary residence may need a housekeeper, domestic employee or private nanny for daily support. A secondary home may instead require regular supervision, preparation before each stay and reliable care while the owners are away.
An estate caretaker couple, house manager, housekeeper or gardener can cover interior care, grounds, suppliers, routine maintenance and the coordination of an existing household team.
A private chauffeur provides safe, discreet and punctual transport while adapting to the employer's schedule, household routine and expected standard of service.
A personal assistant can manage private administration, appointments, travel preparation, errands and coordination with a family office or external providers.
Some employers look for a household staff agency, while others search for a specialist recruitment firm. The purpose is the same in both cases. The search must identify a reliable, qualified and stable professional suited to the way the residence operates.
A considered recruitment process goes beyond forwarding CVs. It starts with the household context, expected standard of service, working hours, location, accommodation where relevant, professional references and the personality required for the role.
The position must reflect the actual scope of work, whether that involves household care, childcare, formal service, property management, supplier coordination, driving, personal assistance or several members of staff.
Targeted Search
We begin with the employer's actual requirements before selecting profiles whose experience is relevant to the residence.
Profile Checks
Career history, experience, professional references, stability, presentation and adaptability are reviewed with care.
High-End Placement
The aim is to present candidates who understand the standards, discretion and working environment of a private residence.
The following fees provide a clear view of the cost of opening and managing a household staff search in France.
Opening Fee
€399 incl. VATThis fee covers the opening and initial processing of the household staff search.
Permanent Contract
18% incl. VATFor a permanent contract, the recruitment fee is 18% incl. VAT of the annual net salary.
Fixed-Term Contract
21% incl. VAT21% incl. VAT calculated on the total net salary paid over the full duration of the fixed-term contract.
These details are provided for guidance and can be clarified according to the nature of the search, the contract duration and the profile required.
Each search is handled with discretion, care and a clear focus on profiles genuinely suited to the employer's requirements.
Candidates are interviewed and their experience, professional references and relevant documents are reviewed before shortlisted profiles are presented.
Understanding the Employer’s Requirements
We clarify the duties, schedule, location, reporting line, accommodation where relevant and the level of autonomy expected.
Candidate Selection and Reference Checks
We identify experienced candidates and review their career history, references and suitability for the household environment.
Presentation of Shortlisted Profiles
Employers receive a focused selection so that interviews and decisions remain structured, confidential and efficient.
Recruitment needs vary with each type of residence and location. A family apartment in Paris differs from a property in Île-de-France, a villa in Marseille or a secondary home in Provence. Location can affect schedules, travel, accommodation, autonomy and candidate availability.
Yann & Lise International supports household staff searches throughout France, including Paris and Île-de-France, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and PACA, as well as the Var and Saint-Tropez.
Recruitment of housekeepers, nannies, domestic employees, private chauffeurs, personal assistants and other household professionals.
Support for employers seeking reliable staff for villas, private properties, secondary residences and family homes in the South of France.
Recruitment for villas and private properties in the Var and Saint-Tropez, with particular attention to experience, references, discretion and a good personal fit.
We can support searches for private housekeepers, nannies, estate caretaker couples, butlers, house managers, private chauffeurs, private chefs, personal assistants, domestic employees and other profiles suited to the household.
The search begins with a review of the residence, family rhythm, duties, schedule, location, accommodation if relevant and expected level of experience.
The right profile depends on the family's priorities: interior care, childcare, property presence, service, household management, driving, meals or private administration.
Yes. Yann & Lise International supports international families seeking high-end household staff for private residences located in France.