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Live in Domestic Couple - Greenwich, CT
Live in Domestic Couple - Greenwich, CT
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Live in Domestic Couple – Greenwich, CT
This is a live-in full time opportunity for a capable and semi-formal couple to work for a wonderfully engaging family, maintaining a secondary residence, where they rarely spend time. Embassy experience is a plus. Portuguese or English are preferred languages.
This family spends most of their time at their primary residence out of the country. This live in couple will primarily work and live at the CT residence, Couple must make this CT home their primary residence.
The CT home requires diligent oversight and ongoing maintenance. This is a beautiful large home, fully renovated, that requires ongoing housekeeping and attention to details and pro-active services. Continuous house cleaning and upkeep is expected at all times. You will actively communicate and supervise vendors, including landscaping, repairs, pool, appliances, HVAC, etc.
Need to have where-with-all to address any and all situations that may arise in the home and throughout the property at all times.
When the principals are in residence, proper service etiquette is required at all times. The Principal will then supplement with extra maids. The couple will provide food and drink service, assist with grown children, operate/maintain kitchen and act as service staff for entertaining.
· Maintain overall cleanliness of a large home according to formal standards
· Laundering skills, including pressing fine bed linens
· Healthy and delicious cooking skills (gourmet chef not required)
· Formal table setting and serving skills are necessary
· Nice to have flower and decorating arrangement talents
· Outdoor entertainment support including pool and BBQ.
· Chauffeur to events and activities as needed
· Greeting guests, answering phones and taking clear messages
· Food and supply shopping as well as other errands as needed
· Oversee vendors and contractors
· Care and love to four small dogs
Both candidates must have a minimum of 7-10 years previous experience in a semi-formal or formal home, good verbal English communication skills, sense of boundaries and discretion.
When the Principals are in residence, service hours are later in day and evening- per Brazil style of living.
Home is located 15 minutes from downtown Greenwich, CT. Schools are among best in the U.S.
A background check will be performed and excellent references are required.
Children are acceptable.
No additional pets
Car is provided
Compensation and Benefits:
Housing is included
Salary and benefits
Paid one month of vacation
Health care benefits included