Offer published on 16/11/2022
We have an immediate start available for a Domestic Couple in Paris. The role will be based in a formal residence, so we're looking for an experienced Butler and Cook, who would be happy to be working as part of the wider team. The family are looking for a couple who are looking for a long-term position, as they will be replacing a couple who are due to be retiring. You must have excellent references.
Responsibilities - Butler:
- Responsible for all service duties (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Formal and informal.
- Setting up tables to formal and informal standards according to the daily requirements.
- Taking care of silver, crystal, crookeries, and the butler pantry.
- Liaising with the kitchen.
- Front of the house responsibilities such as welcoming the guests and looking after the guests’ area and their personal needs.
- Light outdoor housework such as looking after the pool area, sweeping leaves, cleaning pathways, setting garden furniture.
- Some light handyman duties, small repairs in the house.
- Cleaning and taking care of cars
- Any other duties as required by the principals.
Responsibilities: Cook/housekeeper:
- Responsible for cooking tasty and healthy meals for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children), nannies and sometimes guests
- Occasional small dinner party (up to 8 guests) and cleaning after.
- Family style cooking, healthy and fresh ingredients.
- Grocery shopping.
- General housekeeping duties: hoovering, dusting, cleaning, laundry.
- Ironing table linen.
- Care of luxury furniture, clothing, and art.