Live-in Domestic Couple For Switzerland

English & German-speaking Domestic Couple for Switzerland

An experienced domestic couple are required to work in a large luxury chalet in Switzerland.  At least one of the couple must speak communicative German and both should speak conversational English. The owners of the property are generally in residence 4 months during the year. Owners will bring additional staff (e.g. chef) when visiting. Start date: Spring ‘24

Duties for the couple will include:

·       5* housekeeping

·       Overall maintenance and cleaning of the property

·       Pool and spa maintenance

·       Assist with heavier housekeeping duties

·       Driving

·       Snow clearing

·       Liaising with suppliers and technicians

·       Daily monitoring of all household systems

·       Liaising with Principal’s off-site manager

Requirements:

·       Relevant prior experience

·       Both of the couple must speak conversational English

·       One of the couples must speak communicative German

·       Excellent handyman/maintenance skills

·       Experience dealing with high-tech home automation systems

·       High quality standards and an eye for details

·       Must be used to work independently, efficient, organized, and exact

·       Discreet, loyal, honest, and trustworthy

 A one-bedroom apartment is offered as accommodation with this role. Working 5 days per week most of the year but flexibility is required regarding working hours / days off when owner is in residence - any overtime worked will be given as ‘time off in lieu’ when the property is unoccupied.

Please note, that the employer is unable to consider couples who have a cat or dog.