Looking to Hire a Live-in Domestic Couple in York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Full time Live-in Domestic couple is required in York, Yorkshire, UK
An energetic and experienced Domestic Couple is required to join the team at one of the UK's most famous Stately Homes based in York, Yorkshire, the UK.
This position could be suitable for two separate individuals as well (a butler/household manager/chef and a hands-on housekeeper).
In addition to being a private home, the property is also a visitor attraction and the domestic couple with be required to work in both the private and public sides of the business.
A significant part of the role will include the provision of high-end hospitality to dignitaries and VIP guests.
The Principals sometimes entertain formally, whether that be privately, for the business or for let hospitality. More regularly the family have a more informal, modern lifestyle.
This is a full-time permanent position, start as soon as possible.
This position could be suitable for two separate individuals as well (a butler/household manager/chef and a hands-on housekeeper).
In addition to being a private home, the property is also a visitor attraction and the domestic couple with be required to work in both the private and public sides of the business.
A significant part of the role will include the provision of high-end hospitality to dignitaries and VIP guests.
The Principals sometimes entertain formally, whether that be privately, for the business or for let hospitality. More regularly the family have a more informal, modern lifestyle.
This is a full-time permanent position, start as soon as possible.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
- Managing the household and the housekeeping team
- Assist in event planning
- Table setup and formal table service when needed
- Cooking for the principals
- Cooking for informal dinner parties (up to 12 people)
- Informal table service
- Interaction with guests
- Some personal valeting duties
- Wine cellar management
- Management of household budget (shopping, stock control, accounts)
- Occasional driving
- Care of antiques, crystal, silver, fine china and linen
- Supervise contractors
- Liaise with other heads of departments, caretakers, gardeners and security personnel
- Assist in the management of alarms
- Occasional dog walking / sitting
- Performing daily housekeeping duties consisting of cleaning, vacuuming, dusting etc
- Make beds and change linens
- Wardrobe management
- Packing/unpacking, pressing and preparing clothes and arranging dry cleaning
- Provide clean and well-maintained rooms for all guests as directed
- Work to strict timings to ensure all rooms are guest ready as required
- Washing windows
- Adhere to strict health and safety rules
Profil requirement
- Experience in a similar position
- Experience caring for antiques and fine fabrics
- Flexibility
- Positive can-do attitude
- Hands-on approach
- Genuine love of service, entertaining, food and wine
- Appreciation of historic interiors
- Butler training
- Welcoming personality
- Very good cooking skills (not necessarily professional)
- Able to work in a team
- Able to lead a team
- High level of integrity
- Dog lover
- Computer skills
- Smart professional appearance
- Full, clean driving licence
Job Condition
Schedule: 40 hours over 5 days including evenings & weekends as required
This is a live-in position. A spacious 2 bed self-contained apartment with magnificent views is provided.
28 days holiday including bank holidays.
This is a live-in position. A spacious 2 bed self-contained apartment with magnificent views is provided.
28 days holiday including bank holidays.
Domestic couple Salary
Negotiable, depending on the candidate's profile
Marina Shevchenko is pleased to introduce this new domestic couple Job offer and vacancy in York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
Ad reference: 1866 LDM
Post on 31/03/2022 by Morgan & Mallet International |
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