What is a Domestic Couple?
Domestic Couple Job Description
A domestic couple is made up of two people who fill multiple domestic household positions, generally managing all domestic tasks within a property, second home or yacht.
They carry out various household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, gardening, chauffeuring and butlering.
In larger, more traditional estates, domestic couples are often responsible for supervising and managing a team of household staff. It is they who see to the overall running of the household and ensure the highest standards are kept at all times. Domestic couples may be expected to travel with their employer and fulfil the same roles regardless of location.
They carry out various household tasks such as cleaning, cooking, gardening, chauffeuring and butlering.
In larger, more traditional estates, domestic couples are often responsible for supervising and managing a team of household staff. It is they who see to the overall running of the household and ensure the highest standards are kept at all times. Domestic couples may be expected to travel with their employer and fulfil the same roles regardless of location.
What responsibilities might a Domestic Couple have ?
A domestic couple shares various tasks both within the house and outside. The couple is generally, but by no means always, made up of a man and a woman, with one taking on tasks such as:
And the other performing chores such as:
A domestic couple may take on additional responsibilities depending on the client’s requirements and the number of staff employed at the property.
- Butlering
- Chauffeuring
- Gardening
- Maintenance, construction, reparations, and general handyman work
And the other performing chores such as:
- Cleaning
- Laundering
- Cheffing and shopping
- Administration (correspondence, budgeting, inventories etc.)
A domestic couple may take on additional responsibilities depending on the client’s requirements and the number of staff employed at the property.
Average domestic couple salary
The average salary of a domestic couple can vary significantly based on factors such as location, the size of the household they are managing, the range of duties they are expected to perform, their level of experience, and whether or not they live on the property. However, a domestic couple typically earns a combined income, given they work together as a team.
As of our latest jobs offers in 2023, in the United States, the average salary for a domestic couple falls between $70,000 to $125,000 per year. Remember, this is a combined figure and also includes benefits like accommodation, food, and sometimes even a car. It's crucial to note that highly experienced domestic couples managing extensive properties in high-cost areas can earn significantly more.
As of our latest jobs offers in 2023, in the United States, the average salary for a domestic couple falls between $70,000 to $125,000 per year. Remember, this is a combined figure and also includes benefits like accommodation, food, and sometimes even a car. It's crucial to note that highly experienced domestic couples managing extensive properties in high-cost areas can earn significantly more.
How to become a domestic couple?
ecoming a domestic couple involves several steps and a set of specific skills.
First, it's important to realize that a domestic couple works together as a team to manage a household. Therefore, you and your partner should share a commitment to service and possess strong teamwork skills.
Most families or employers looking for a domestic couple prefer candidates with prior experience in domestic work, such as housekeeping, gardening, cooking, maintenance, or even childcare.
Obtaining professional training in these areas can greatly enhance your attractiveness as candidates. Formal education isn't typically required, but courses in hospitality or home management can be advantageous.
Having a clean driving record, good references, and being able to pass a thorough background check are often crucial. Finally, it's important to be flexible, as this role often involves working long hours and adapting to the specific lifestyle and needs of the family you'll be serving.
First, it's important to realize that a domestic couple works together as a team to manage a household. Therefore, you and your partner should share a commitment to service and possess strong teamwork skills.
Most families or employers looking for a domestic couple prefer candidates with prior experience in domestic work, such as housekeeping, gardening, cooking, maintenance, or even childcare.
Obtaining professional training in these areas can greatly enhance your attractiveness as candidates. Formal education isn't typically required, but courses in hospitality or home management can be advantageous.
Having a clean driving record, good references, and being able to pass a thorough background check are often crucial. Finally, it's important to be flexible, as this role often involves working long hours and adapting to the specific lifestyle and needs of the family you'll be serving.
What accommodation could you expect as a Domestic Couple ?
In most cases, the employer offers domestic couples accommodation, which often consists of a separate living space within the property. In some cases, domestic couples may live outside of the main property.
All our domestic couples are required to:
Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits domestic couples for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions. Find out more with our domestic couple agency.
All our domestic couples are required to:
- Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
- Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
- Successfully pass two interview stages
- Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
- Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.
Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits domestic couples for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions. Find out more with our domestic couple agency.
