Domestic Couple for Two
hace 3 días
Rye
Job Description Live-In Domestic Couple – Private Estate Rye, New York (Westchester County) A semi-formal, private residence in Rye, NY, is seeking an experienced, professional live-in domestic couple to join the household. The principals are a retired couple who value discretion, excellence, and a calm, positive presence in the home. Position Overview · Role: Domestic Couple (two full-time positions filled by one couple – typically Housekeeper/Cook + Houseman/Driver/Maintenance) · Schedule: 5 days/week (2 consecutive days off, usually Sunday–Monday or Friday–Saturday; with flexibility · Current Staff: Housekeeper / Cook (of 20 years) who is transitioning to a Companion/Assistant role. · Live-in: Private, separate 2-bedroom apartment provided on the property (all utilities, Wi-Fi, cable included; no rent or housing costs) Principal Responsibilities (shared and divided according to strengths) Housekeeping / Laundry / Cook · Family-style cooking (healthy, seasonal, from-scratch meals); enjoy all cuisines, even brains. · Grocery shopping, pantry/refrigerator management, and meal planning · Housekeeping of a 7,000 sq ft · Detailed cleaning, organization, and care of fine antiques, artwork, silver, and crystal · Laundry and wardrobe care (basic ironing of pants and sheets) · Occasional light family-style dinner parties Houseman / Driver / Property Care · Driving principals and occasional guests in family vehicles (BMW 535 · Family/personal assistant tasks: package handling, dry-cleaning runs, vendor coordination · Light home maintenance and handyman skills (changing light bulbs, minor repairs, HVAC filter changes, troubleshooting appliances) · Oversight of outside vendors (landscaper, pool service, pest control, etc.) · Garage organization and car care (washing, fueling, service scheduling) Schedule (typical when principals are in residence) · 8:00 am – Breakfast preparation & light housekeeping · Morning housekeeping/laundry/errands · 1:00 pm – Lunch service · Afternoon deep-cleaning projects or vendor supervision · 6:00–7:30 pm – Dinner preparation and service · Evening tidy-up and lock-up Requirements & Preferences · Legally able to work in the United States (both partners) · Minimum 5–7 years’ experience as a domestic couple or in similar private-service roles · Verifiable references from private homes · Excellent checkable background and credit history · Non-smokers / no pets · Chef-level cooking is not required, but strong home cooking and presentation skills are essential · One partner must be an excellent, safe driver, comfortable in the NYC metro area Compensation & Benefits · Combined salary $180,000–$220,000+ per year (depending on experience) · Private 2-bedroom staff apartment (recently renovated, ~1,000 sq ft) with separate entrance · All utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable paid · Health insurance stipend · Paid vacation: 2- 4 weeks per year + major holidays · Year-end discretionary bonus