Domestic Couple Job and Vacancy


UHNW family living in London is looking for an experienced domestic couple to take care of and manage their chateau in Yvelines. The estate is 10 hectares with 2 mansions (11 bedrooms). It is a 5-member family with 3 adult children.
​ 
The family stays in the property only during weekends and holidays. The chateau should be well-kept and organised at all times. There is a houseman to take care of the property and a part-time housekeeper to help the couple. There are also farmers there.  
There are 3 fountains, swimming pool, and tennis court to be maintained by the couple. 

Requirements
  • 5 years’ experience as a domestic couple
  • Trustworthy 
  • Highly discreet 
  • Available and flexible 
  • Sense of service
  • Fluent English and French
  • Driving License (both)
  • Good cooking skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good laundry and housekeeping skills 
  • Experienced in liaising with outside contractors 

Duties and responsibilities
  • Full management of the properties (main one and guest house)
  • Laundry of home / bed linen 
  • Ironing and neat packing of home / bed linen
  • Shopping for food
  • Cooking traditional meals for up to 5 people (French and Italian cuisine)
  • High-standard service
  • Minor repairs in the house
  • Being in charge of the outside territory (flowerbeds, garden, courtyard, roses, etc.)
  • Gardening and maintenance of the gardening equipment
  • Liaising with the outside contractors
  • Overseeing a part-time housekeeper 
  • House manager duties
  • Pool maintenance 

Accommodation
Newly furnished detached house (80m2) with 2 bedrooms, living room and kitchen 
Council tax, electricity, telephone and internet covered by the employer 


Salary 
4 000 euros net per month 
​
​Position filled