Full-time domestic couple required for a family located in Amsterdam £90,000 — £125,000 per annum/per couple, Start August 2022.
Please only apply for this position if you are a couple (two individuals who work together).
A highly recommended client is seeking a professional, friendly and experienced Domestic Couple to assist with the organisation and running of their family home.
As a couple, you will ideally be able to provide combined services for House Manager, Housekeeper and Chef.
The responsibilities of the couple will be to oversee the running of the family’s residence including cleanliness, cooking, maintenance, and management of the home.
You will be required to manage other private staff and service contractors, and oversee and support the smooth running of the whole household including but not limited to general housekeeping and organisation, repairs and maintenance, kitchen and pantry operation, laundry management, procurement and inventory control.
The family live a very simple life, they are busy professionals. The household is informal and the couple must be able to offer a homely service for their family home.
Evening meals for the two principles are required and should be simple and healthy. Occasionally you may be required to cater dinner parties of 6 — 8 guests or for the whole family. A top chef is not required and family-style dining is preferred.
As a team, you should be confident in welcoming guests and visitors to the home and be confident to provide and serve light refreshments to the guests.
You should have excellent organisational and time management skills, be friendly and approachable in your approach and work in a calm and professional manner. The family seeks candidates with a hands-on and flexible approach.
The family offers a friendly and respectful working environment. The family has mature children who often return to the family home and three dogs.
The ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles and be willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the family.
The working schedule is 5 days on/2 days off. The working hours will be approximately 40 hours each per week.
This is a live-out position with a private apartment provided close to the family home. Should the family travel the couple may be asked to reside in the guest cottage attached to the home.
Salary is £90,000 — £125,000 gross per annum for the couple.
Package:
Salary of £90,000 — £125,000 gross per annum for the couple
Separate apartment provided
Paid holiday
Requirements:
Professional, friendly, flexible
Dog lovers
Housekeeper/house manager experience