Live-in Domestic Couple

Exclusive Household Staff; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a professional, discreet live-in Domestic Couple to manage the smooth running of a private Manchester-area home. The pair will work together to maintain impeccable standards across housekeeping, cooking, laundry, gardening, and general upkeep.

Accommodation is a separate room with a private bathroom. There is no formal childcare; driving is advantageous and occasional travel within Europe may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-standard domestic environments.
• Discretion and reliability essential.
• Fluency in English; Italian-speaking preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the residence, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas.
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management.
• Household inventory management, including ordering supplies.
• Occasional assistance with setting tables and entertaining.
• Cooking fresh, healthy meals.
• General household maintenance and minor repairs.
• Garden and grounds upkeep and seasonal care of plants and lawn.
• Assist with moving furniture or household items as needed.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry & ironing

Cooking (light meals)

Gardening

Inventory management

Discretion & reliability

Driving (advantageous)

Job description

Position: Domestic Couple – Housekeeper/Cook & Houseman/Gardener
Location: Manchester Area, UK
Employment Type: Full-time (Live-in)
Accommodation: Separate room/mini apartment with private bathroom provided
Household Overview:

• Residence: 5–6 bedrooms/bathrooms
• Family: 3 adults, 1 child, 1 toy poodle

Position Summary:

We are seeking a professional, discreet, and reliable live-in Domestic Couple to manage the smooth running of a private household. The Couple will work together to ensure the home is impeccably maintained, supporting the family with household tasks and general upkeep.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the residence, including bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management
• Household inventory management, including ordering supplies
• Occasional assistance with setting tables and entertaining
• Cooking fresh, healthy meals
• General household maintenance and minor repairs
• Garden and grounds upkeep
• Outdoor maintenance and seasonal care of plants and lawn
• Assist with moving furniture or household items as needed

Additional Notes:

• No formal childcare or educational duties are required; the child's needs are minimal
• Cooking is not requiredDriving license not mandatory but advantageous
• International travel 1–2 times per year, with further travel within Europe
• Discretion, reserve, and an unobtrusive approach are essential
• Preference for Italian-speaking candidates, though not mandatory

Working Hours:

• Full-time, working simultaneously
• 1.5 days per week off, one-hour lunch break per day

Ideal Candidate:

• Professional, discreet, and reliable
• Experience in high-standard domestic environments