Private Housekeeper & Gourmet Cook — 4 Days/Week, $60/hr

Elegance Management; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Elegance Management is seeking an experienced Private Housekeeper / Cook for a private family residence on the Mornington Peninsula, supporting a family of five. The role emphasizes exceptional housekeeping standards and Mediterranean-style cooking, with independence and discretion in daily operations.

The position is a permanent part-time role, four days per week, six hours per day, with an hourly rate of $60 plus Super.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end private housekeeping or luxury residences.
• Confident preparing Mediterranean-style meals.
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and wardrobe management.
• Reliable, proactive and capable of working autonomously.
• Professional, discreet and well presented with excellent communication skills.
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current National Police Check.
• Excellent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional housekeeping, cleanliness and presentation throughout the residence, including daily upkeep and detailed cleaning.
• Manage all household laundry, ironing, fine linen care and high-level wardrobe organisation, including specialist garment care.
• Prepare fresh, healthy Mediterranean-style meals for the family, following recipes, dietary preferences and individual requirements.
• Maintain a beautifully organised kitchen, including pantry management, food storage, grocery shopping and meal provisioning.
• Coordinate household errands, dry cleaning, shopping and the replenishment of household supplies.
• Establish and maintain efficient daily household routines, ensuring the residence is consistently organised, welcoming and beautifully presented.
• Provide occasional assistance with family gatherings and private events as required.

Skills

Private housekeeping

Mediterranean cuisine

Attention to detail

Time management

Autonomous work

Discretion

Excellent communication

Driver's licence

Reliable vehicle

WWCC

Police check

References

Job description

Elegance Management is seeking an experienced Private Housekeeper / Cook for a private family residence on the Mornington Peninsula, supporting a family of five. The role emphasizes exceptional housekeeping standards and Mediterranean-style cooking, with independence and discretion in daily operations.

The position is a permanent part-time role, four days per week, six hours per day, with an hourly rate of $60 plus Super.