Specialist selection of live-in staff for families and properties in Monaco and the surrounding area.
Request profilesMaids & Co is an agency specialising in the selection of live-in domestic staff for families and properties in Monaco and in the nearby residential areas on the French side of the border.
In Monaco we select live-in staff only, living in the property or in accommodation provided by the family: from traditional household duties to cooking, driving, childcare, personal assistance, maintenance and running a team.
A flat in Monte Carlo or Fontvieille may need a live-in housekeeper for cleaning, cooking and ironing, a nanny or a combined role; a larger residence, a head housekeeper, a chauffeur, a chef, a butler or several live-in staff. If the family also has a villa in Cap-d'Ail, Beausoleil or Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, the roles of both properties have to be coordinated.
A main residence and a seasonal one are not the same, nor are a family with small children and one with several homes: before any search, we define which profile and way of working suit each case.
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Live-in staff for town residences and household teams
Large residences and flats with staff quarters where one or several people work. In larger teams, a head housekeeper or butler coordinates the staff, suppliers, travel and the other properties.
Live-in staff for family homes and properties near the marina
Family flats and spacious residences tied to everyday life in the Principality: from a live-in housekeeper for the house, kitchen and laundry to a nanny, a governess, a chef or a team who travel with the family.
Live-in staff for residences with specific service needs
Few residential properties, some very different from a standard flat. We select according to the size of the house, the presence required and the other staff.
Live-in staff for villas and properties near Monaco
Villas a few minutes from the Principality that call for a different structure: domestic couples, caretakers, head housekeepers, chefs or chauffeurs. With homes in Monaco and France, we define each role by the property where the work is done.
In Monaco it is common for a family to keep several residences or to travel regularly, and the role may involve travel, coordination with other teams and the same standards in each home. Before the search, we define the employee's usual residence, travel and duties in each property.
Lives in the homeThe employee lives in the property or in accommodation provided by the family and works under the agreed terms.
Living in does not mean being available at all hours: duties, hours, rest and accommodation are set out from the start.
It is the right arrangement when the family needs continuity, travels often or the property needs a steady presence.
Monaco brings together international families and multilingual households. We select people with English, French, Spanish or Italian, among others; with children, in personal assistance or running a team, language can be an essential requirement.
We assess both people together, look at how they actually shared the work in previous roles and check their references. A couple can combine interior and cooking with driving, garden, vehicles, maintenance and supervising the property.
In the villas of Cap-d'Ail, Beausoleil or Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, a domestic couple is particularly well suited when the property needs a steady presence all year round or while the family is away.
If the role is in Monaco, the start is organised under the Principality's rules; if the property is in France, under the French framework. With homes in both countries, it is worth defining beforehand where the work is usually done and what travel is expected.
Maids & Co handles the search, assessment, interviews and reference checks, and supports the family through the start of the role. The employment relationship is formalised directly between the family and the employee, under the applicable rules.
Official sourcelegimonaco.mc (Law no. 629 of 17 July 1957, arts. 1, 2 and 4) and europa.eu/youreurope (work permits in the EU).
General guidance, not legal advice: each case is confirmed with the family's adviser or the country's authorities.
The process begins with an analysis of the property, the family, the duties of the role and its terms. The first profiles usually arrive within a few days; the start date depends on travel and, where needed, on permits.
Together with the family we define the profile, the duties, the accommodation and the main requirements of the role.
We search for and interview people with relevant experience and check their track record and references.
We present a shortlist of suitable profiles so that the family can meet them and judge the fit in person.
Once the family has chosen, we support the start of the role and the setting of its terms.
The family pays nothing during the search. Only when the person starts, and if the family is satisfied, is a single fee due: one month of the agreed salary, plus VAT where applicable depending on where the job is. No subscriptions or lock-in.
A single payment, only when the person starts. The exact amount is confirmed in advance.
If you're not satisfied during the first month, we refund 50% of the fee.
Interviews can take place by video or in person. The family covers the travel for the start of the role.
Yes, and in the Carré d'Or, Larvotto, Monaco-Ville and La Condamine, as well as the nearby French areas: Cap-d'Ail, Beausoleil and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, depending on the needs of each family and property.
Yes. Monaco is not part of the EU and its Law no. 629 requires a work permit for any foreign national in private employment; the employer obtains the authorisation before the start date. We take this into account from the outset.
Then the work takes place in France and French rules apply: a candidate with EU nationality works there without a work permit. With homes in both countries, we define beforehand where the work is usually done.
Yes. For families with several residences or who travel often, we look for people used to travelling and keeping the same standards in each home, with their usual residence and duties clear from the start.
Nothing during the search in Monaco, from Monte Carlo to Fontvieille. When the person starts, a single fee is due: one month of the agreed salary, plus VAT where applicable. If you're not satisfied during the first month, we refund 50% of the fee.
Fees and guaranteeIt is not just about filling a vacancy, but about finding the person whose experience, way of working and availability fit your residence in Monaco or your villa.
