Live-in Housekeeper Job

Live-In Housekeeper, Switzerland

We have a wonderful role based in an idyllic remote location near Gstaad, Switzerland. We are scouting for an experienced Housekeeper to live-in the property which is the main residence for the principal & their family. The Housekeeper will work 5 days per week & the Housekeeper will be primarily in charge of the care and maintenance of the household, so it always remains ready for occupancy.

Details: 

  • Full housekeeping, including laundry, vacuuming, bed linin, dusting, polishing, and ironing on occasion

  • Healthy family quality cooking required, only during off season when chef not available

  • Shopping for groceries, household supplies, and cleaning products

  • Two dogs are in residence (1 small, 1 large ) potential for some dog care and dog sitting (shared with part time HK.) 

  • One Part Time local housekeeper, who comes each morning to do mainly laundry and ironing and a little cleaning. 

  • Sweeping and general outdoor tidiness & light gardening tasks, organise outside pillows in and out etc.

  • Receiving and managing deliveries and packages

  • Driving to maintain the readiness of the small fleet of luxury cars

  • Table service for meals   

To be considered 

  • Must have verbally verifiable references from previous households as a live-in Housekeeper – ideally in Gstaad or Mountainous location.  

  • Must be a confident and capable driver in mountains environment and including snow – due to remoteness and the roads to the residence - very important. 

  • Must be a confident family cook

  • Must like dogs and be comfortable around dogs

  • Must like children and be comfortable with occasional help with visiting Grandchildren - available for babysitting. 

  • Must have an EU passport or ideally already have a Swiss work permit

  • Must speak fluent English or French, Swiss German a distinct advantage.

  • Must be happy to live in a remote location, often being on your own 

Benefits 

  • High quality, separate accommodation in a neighbouring property 5 minutes’ walk. 

  • 5 Days per week, Monday to Friday, never more than 40 hours per week. Overtime compensated in the off season. 

  • Local part time HK to assist during busy periods

  • Idyllic, beautiful, peaceful location

  • Salary of circa 7,500 to 8,500 CHF gross per month

Job No: 197368