Domestic Couple Job and Vacancy
An experienced live-in domestic couple (a butler and a cook/housekeeper) is needed for a traditional English Country House (11 bedrooms) to take care of the property. The property is used by the Principals on weekends.
Duties and responsibilities
Butler responsibilities
- Greeting guests
- Serving meals (3 times/day)
- Serving drinks and tea
- Ensuring the work of systems in the house
- General household management
- Running errands
- Assisting in arranging special occasions
Cook / Housekeeper responsibilities
- Cook simple English meals (healthy) 3 times/day
- Cook dinner (for up to 12 people) when guests visiting
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the house
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Wardrobe management
Other responsibilities
- Taking care of a Principals’ dog
- Shopping
- House security (locking up & putting alarms on each night)
Requirements
- Working experience in traditional English country house
- Knowledge of traditional English service
- Fluent English
- UK Driving License
- Calm, flexible and able to multi-task
Schedule
5 days/week (Thursday to Monday)
Flexible hours (up to 12 hours/day)
Start – ASAP
This is a full time permanent position. The couple will reside in a detached cottage house (furnished or unfurnished) within the territory of the residence. Bills included.
Preferably no pets or children.
Car provided
Trial period: 1 month
High salary for the right candidate
Position filled