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 & 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 linen, 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 a mountainous location
* Must be a confident and capable driver in a mountain 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
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