Domestic Couple in Ibiza, Spain
1716 LD
Ibiza
February 12, 2021
To be discussed
Job description
Live-in Domestic Couple is required for 7 Bedroom household in Ibiza, Spain to run the household and grounds to the very best standard, according to the principals’ personal requirements.
The couple will be tasked with the care of the property and grounds. The role will require flexibility to work to different requirements according to when the principals are in residence, usually 5-6 months of the year.
The couple will have their own 1 bedroom apartment with separate residence and use of the company vehicles (within reason).
The couple will be tasked with the care of the property and grounds. The role will require flexibility to work to different requirements according to when the principals are in residence, usually 5-6 months of the year.
The couple will have their own 1 bedroom apartment with separate residence and use of the company vehicles (within reason).
Responsibilities
Other
- Overseeing and ensuring the security of the property, giving the appearance that the property is occupied while the owners are away
- Care for existing gardens, mowing grass, pruning plants, checking irrigation and watering plants as needed
- Overseeing any works by third parties at the property and reporting on progress to the principals
- Cleaning courtyard fountain/s (including feeding fish) and all paved areas.
- Daily maintenance and upkeep of the property including managing tradespeople to attend as needed
- General handyman tasks
- Overseeing attendance at the appropriate times of year by the gardening crew (an annual timetable is provided) and on occasion working alongside them to acquire understanding of permaculture and rewinding. (Please note that use of heavy garden machinery or a chainsaw is not expected without the appropriate training and that the owners are happy to arrange this).
- Ensuring the proper storage and care of garden tools
- Ensuring supply of wood for interior fires for winter visits
- Planting and maintaining a vegetable garden
- Care of household animals, currently chickens and one dog
- Oversight of pool maintenance
- Care, cleaning and maintenance of cars for example checking tyres and oil and booking for service.
- Some driving of principals to and from airport and occasionally otherwise
- Cleaning and general upkeep of the house to a high standard including changing of beds and deep cleaning at the end of busy periods
- Laundry, ironing and care of the family’s clothes (please note that no personal laundry is required for guests or rentals except by arrangement with the principals)
- Day to day cooking of simple meals for the family
- Menu planning for and cooking when guests staying or for special events.
- Cooking as much as possible with the organic produce of the vegetable garden
- Stock control and shopping.
- Following relevant hygiene, health and safety guidelines.
- Ensuring the kitchen is well maintained at all times.
- Laundry, ironing and care of the family’s clothes
- Occasional babysitting
- Errands such as post, dry-cleaning etc
Other
- Communicating regularly with the principals
- Using initiative to suggest to principals ideas or needs for the property or grounds
- If the property is rented, liaising with the agent to ensure check-in and check-out
- Quality control of the property during any rentals including provision of the specified cleaning for tenants and oversight of the property’s use.
Requirements
- Experience in a similar position with checkable references
- At least conversational English (Spanish is not a must)
- Driving licence
- EU passports
- Flexible and available
- Dog friendly couple
- Hands on
- Looking for a long-term position
Work conditions
This role is typical for a second home in that the owners are in residence only half of the year. This means that the work load is more intense during those periods and much less during others. The owners appreciate that therefore the hours worked when they are not there should be reduced accordingly. The owners are open to the couple taking their annual leave together provided that:
(1) a month’s notice is given so that live-in security cover for the property can be arranged; (2) it does not coincide with the periods the owners habitually stay. Those periods are bound by school holidays and are early December to early January, February half term, school Easter holidays, May half term, all of July and August and Autumn half term. The dates can be provided a year ahead; (3) the period of leave does not exceed 2 weeks at one time. Also unusually for a role of this type, the owners are open to the couple having family to stay at the property provided that:
(1) 2 weeks notice is given to the owners (2) it does not coincide with the owners staying at the property (3) it is limited to a maximum of 2 family members (4) only courtyard bedrooms are used and not the family’s rooms.
(1) a month’s notice is given so that live-in security cover for the property can be arranged; (2) it does not coincide with the periods the owners habitually stay. Those periods are bound by school holidays and are early December to early January, February half term, school Easter holidays, May half term, all of July and August and Autumn half term. The dates can be provided a year ahead; (3) the period of leave does not exceed 2 weeks at one time. Also unusually for a role of this type, the owners are open to the couple having family to stay at the property provided that:
(1) 2 weeks notice is given to the owners (2) it does not coincide with the owners staying at the property (3) it is limited to a maximum of 2 family members (4) only courtyard bedrooms are used and not the family’s rooms.
Salary
- € 50 000 combined NET salary
- 3 months probation period and salary review at 6 months
- One months notice to terminate
- Use of one bedroom apartment
- Use of company vehicles
- 40 working hours per week with flexibility including time off in lieu of extra hours
- 20 days annual leave plus public holidays
It also factored in that even after offsetting extra hours worked when the owners are in residence, there is minimal housekeeping and no cooking when the principals are not in residence. There is also reduced gardening demands during the winter months.
This job offer is introduced to you by Marina Shevchenko
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency London - UK
Address : 25 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DJ, United Kingdom
Marina Shevchenko
Recruiter
Marina Shevchenko is a dedicated professional with a decade-long journey at Morgan & Mallet International, beginning part-time in 2014 and transitioning to full-time in 2015. Specialising in client and candidate relations, she excels in catering to individuals from the UK, US, and Eastern Europe. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, Marina's multilingual skills facilitate seamless communication. Her role extends beyond borders, having managed Morgan & Mallet's offices in the UK and Ukraine. Marina's passion lies in understanding the distinct requirements of clients and candidates, ensuring perfect matches that align with their goals and personalities. She thrives on forging lasting connections and delivering exceptional service.
Morgan & Mallet International - Household staffing agency
This job offer is managed by Morgan Mallet International's agency London - UK
Address : 25 North Row, Mayfair, London W1K 6DJ, United Kingdom
Role has been filled already
Permanent
Full time
Domestic Staff
Reference
1716 LD
City
Ibiza
Country
Spain
Posted
February 12, 2021
Salary
To be discussed
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