Head housekeeper in French
In France, this job is advertised as “Gouvernant d'hôtel”. To search for jobs in France, type “Gouvernant d'hôtel” or “Gouvernante d'hôtel”.
- Masculine
- Gouvernant d'hôtel
- Feminine
- Gouvernante d'hôtel
- ROME code
- G1503
Source: France Travail, ROME 4.0 occupation directory (v61, published 15 June 2026) · Data downloaded on 18 October 2026
Common synonyms
- gouvernante d'étage
Official ROME job titles
Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.
- Aide gouvernant / Aide gouvernante en hôtellerie
- Assistant gouvernant / Assistante gouvernante en hôtellerie
- Chef / Cheffe de rang de room service
- Chef / Cheffe de room service
- Gouvernant / Gouvernante d'étage en hôtellerie
- Gouvernant / Gouvernante d'hôtel
- Gouvernant / Gouvernante en établissement de santé
- Gouvernant / Gouvernante en établissement hôtelier
- Gouvernant / Gouvernante en hôtellerie
- Logisticien / Logisticienne d'étage
- Premier valet / Première femme de chambre
- Responsable d'étage
Working as a head housekeeper in France
Search for "gouvernante", "gouvernant", "gouvernante d'étage" or "gouvernante générale". The job is not regulated. Employers expect hotel experience, often starting as femme or valet de chambre, and sometimes a Bac pro or BTS in hospitality; a CAP with solid experience is also accepted. Star ratings are awarded by Atout France, and the hotel's category affects your inspection standards. Work includes weekends and bank holidays, and seasonal contracts are common in ski and seaside resorts. Hotels apply the HCR collective agreement. Some French is required to lead teams, while English helps with guests in tourist areas.
French job profile (in French): Gouvernant d'hôtel
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