Live in Domestic Couple in Oxshott
Job Type | Permanent Full-time |
Location | Oxshott |
Area | Surrey, United Kingdom |
Sector | Household Staff - Domestic Couple |
Salary | £80k |
Currency | GBP |
Start Date | ASAP |
Advertiser | Victoria Life |
Job Ref | VAC-70329 |
Live-in | Yes |
Job Views | 172 |
- Description
- We are looking for a professional Couple to work for our private Client based in Oxshott, Surrey
The position is permanent, live-in and full time
Hours: Monday – Friday, approx. 9 hours per day
Duties:
Housekeeping and Cooking: You will be responsible for completing general housekeeping duties including but not limited to laundry, ironing, cleaning, organising and maintaining the cleanliness of bedrooms and rooms in the home. The level of cooking will vary depending if there are guests in the house or his children are visiting. However, as a general rule breakfast, lunch and dinner will be required daily and cooking should be completed to a high standard at all times. Occasional dinner party cooking / event hosting may be required for which notice will be given; at these times menu planning, liaising with caterers and staff will be required.
Handyman/ Gardener/ Driver: You will be responsible for maintaining all garden and outside areas of the house, duties including but not limited to; mowing the lawn, weeding, maintenance of water fountain, ensuring patio and driveway is clear and are well maintained. The maintenance of the boiler room, pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and summerhouse will also be your responsibility. On occasion you will be required to drive the principal / family to engagements as well as maintaining all vehicles (including super cars / quads / bicycles / children's cars) - ensuring they have adequate petrol, cleaned prior to use, have no mechanical problems, taking them to services etc. In your role you will be required to manage contractors performing any work on the property.
This job is a live-in role, where you will be in the house in 'staff quarters' with a bedroom / living area and separate kitchen. You will also have use of one of the family cars; although having your own car is required for personal use. Weekend domestic cover is provided by an additional housekeeper; however if there are functions over the weekend (such as birthdays / events) your attendance may be required and time off will be given in lieu.
The couple must be well spoken, well presented and fluently speak English, pet friendly, have at least 3 year’s experience in a similar couple position
The ability to drive is essential,
Salary is £70-£80K gross annual
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay
Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client