Domestic Couple Job and Vacancy


​UHNW family living in the estate in Marly-le-Roi is looking for a Domestic Couple to complete the team of their household staff. The candidates should have a good command of English to communicate with the family. 
Start – May 15, 2016.  

Duties and responsibilities
  • Assistance to members of the domestic staff: housekeeping, washing of dishes and windows, cleaning of terraces and gazebos
  • Assistance in taking care of the estate: preparation of premises, cleaning of rooms, kitchen...
  • Ensuring a comfortable stay of the family in the estate
  • Providing the proper work of household equipment (water heaters, small kitchen equipment, TVs), bulbs replacement, providing the internet
  • Monitoring the work of contractors: regulation of the climate control system, heating, alarm system, plumbing maintenance
  • Minor repairs: painting, minor housework
  • Taking care of the territory of the estate: mowing the lawn and hedge, care of the beds, cleaning the leaves...
  • Assistance in shopping for groceries
  • Preparation of rooms before the arrival of the family and family guests
  • Laundry of clothes of family members and domestic personnel
  • Laundry of bed linen
  • Taking care of glass and chinaware, silverware, antiques and works of art
  • Assistance in shopping for groceries
  • Inventory management
  • Ensuring a comfortable stay of the family in the estate
  • Assistance to other members of domestic staff
  • Training of temporary domestic personnel if needed
  • Fruit compositions and floral arrangements
  • Cooking of breakfast, table setting if needed

Requirements
  • Flexibility and efficiency
  • Residing near Marly-le-Roi
  • Driving license category B and own car
  • Hard-working, multitasking, organizational skills, ability to adapt quickly, independence in work
  • Team players
  • Love for their work and ability to deal with unforeseen problems
  • Good command of English
  • Experience of working in a HNW family and/or in in the hospitality industry would be an advantage

Additional information
  • An extensive work experience (from 5 to 10 years)
  • Live out position
  • Valid references

Schedule
From Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week. Flexible schedule during the presence of the employers
(approximately one month per year). 

Holiday
5-week holiday per year

Salary
Gross salary of about €4 800 per month. 

​Position filled