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We are searching for a domestic couple that are friendly yet respectful in Florence, Italy.
It is important the couple are confident cooks, however the meals required will be family style meals that follow a recipe. Only dinner is required during the week, however on the weekends lunch and dinner are required too. This responsibility is shared with other staff members.
The duties will be split as below:
Housekeeping:
- Cleaning the bedrooms and bathrooms, washing up
- Keeping the home tidy at all times
- Laundry and ironing, caring for delicates
- Cooking dinner during weekdays, lunch and dinner during weekends (shared responsibility)
- Watching the children if the nanny is busy
Houseman:
- Chauffeur duties
- Grocery shopping and running errands
- General maintenance throughout the home and grounds
- Light gardening, assisting the full-time gardeners
- Helping with any housekeeping tasks
- Assisting with lunch and dinner (shared responsibility)
The family also have a property in the South of France where they go for 4-6 weeks of the year and the Domestic Couple must be happy to travel with the family.
The days/hours of the role are 5 days and 50 hours per week, including weekends.
Accommodation offered is an apartment attached to the main house but with a separate entrance.
The ideal couple will be flexible, a strong team and be competent in a busy household.
**To apply, you both must speak fluent Italian, have EU passports and one of you must be a confident driver. Candidates with 5+ years in a similar Domestic Couple position are preferred.
Please see further details below:
Start: ASAP, willing to wait for the right couple
Location: Florence, Italy
Days/hours: 5 days, 50 hours per week
Other staff: Full time nanny, full time housekeeper, full time gardeners
Salary: €70,000 – €80,000 gross per annum combined
Please apply with your up-to-date CV’s if you are interested and suitable for this role.
