SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER / COOK

Offering permanent employment (5 months Ibiza/ 7 months Milan) for an experienced Italian/ English speaking SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER/ COOK (male or female) to care for two primary residences of a HNW family. Driver´s license and EU passport/ right to work in EU essential. Longevity in past roles a must (if you have only worked seasonal roles, this role is not suitable).

Must be comfortable with supporting two residences with Ibiza over the summer (high demand with support staff) and Milan over the winter (low demand) while aligning with the Principal who travels frequently (scheduled in advance). Candidates should be confident in cooking daily simple yet healthy meals.

In Milan (7  months) it is only the Principal who visits as it is a base rather than a full-time residence (an apartment) with visits averaging 3 days a week and on occasion he is away for a month. When he is not in residence work hours are much reduced. (I would at this point not suggest that they are “not needed”). Live in accommodation or live-out.

In Ibiza (5 months) it is mostly but not continuously the Principal and his partner who stay over the summer season with occasional visitors. Stunning villa consist of 5 bedrooms (approx. 350m²) in the north west of the island, close (walking distance) to the coast. A full-time cleaner is employed for the season and a room and bathroom are provided. 

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The Principal and his family live very healthily and meals are light and fresh, very low in carbs and high in proteins. Recipes and examples of favourite meals can be provided. Most Fridays and Saturdays the Principal and his partner eat out in Ibiza when the Senior Housekeeper/ Cook is off duty.

The properties are run semi-formal with some service provided (greeting guests, table service, drinks service).

Return flights home for 3-5 days can be offered every 6 weeks (or to an EU destination at the equivalent cost) during the Ibiza season.

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The role reports to the Principal when in residence and there is a Private PA.

Duties of the Senior Housekeeper/ Cook:

• Carrying out housekeeping duties and ensuring properties are to high standards (supported by seasonal housekeeping staff in Ibiza) including mopping, dusting, wiping, polishing, vacuuming and cleaning windows
• Ensuring terraces and outdoor furniture are clean and swept (Ibiza)
• Overseeing laundry (using minimal chemicals), while in Milan (laundry for one person only)
• Managing wardrobe and seasonal change overs (one person)
• Packing and unpacking
• Overseeing inventories
• Preparing homes for arrivals (travel in advance), opening and closing properties
• Purchasing and arranging fresh flowers
• Welcoming guests/ visitors at the door
• Deep cleaning properties when residence not used
• Overseeing stocks for cleaning materials and toiletries
• Shopping for groceries, fresh produce and storing items
• Laying tables beautifully and serving each course
• Preparing and cooking mostly light lunches and simple dinners (when Principal in residence, except for most Fridays and Saturdays in Ibiza when they eat out), occasional breakfast if required
• Clearing after dinner and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy
• Some light household administration
• Managing maintenance/ garden and pool coordination (Ibiza)
• Running errands

Requirements:

• Must have EU passport and be legal to work in Italy/ Spain
• Fluency in Italian and English, Spanish a plus
• Clean driver license (B)
• A min. of 5 years´ experience within a private family household and strong housekeeping foundations
• Longevity in past roles a must
• Great organizational and high end housekeeping skills
• Confident cook (simple Mediterranean style fresh meals)
• Must be none smoking
• Some management experience is an advantage
• Ideally experienced in working in warm climates (familiar with humidity, sun damage, sand, etc.)
• Must have excellent presentation skills and a keen eye for detail
• Written references from past employers
• Recent security check (can be obtained)

The family is charming, warm, relaxed, open and approachable and are keen to welcome a lovely candidate for a long term commitment. Candidates should be energetic, flexible, calm, organized, discreet and comfortable working independently and reliably with a happy outlook.

A short paid trial period is anticipated in Milan or Ibiza.

Accommodation:       

Live-in or live-out role for Milan (live-in accommodation within the apartment is an en-suit bedroom)

Live-in for Ibiza (en-suite bedroom with direct access to garden). All food/ drink is supplied with access to the kitchen/ the villa and garden on days off, access to a community gym and availability of a car if not used.

Hours: 

In Milan when Principal is in residence, 3-5 days/ week, 8-9 hrs a day including weekends, if required.When the Principal is NOT in residence, Mon – Fri, 2-3 hrs a day to clean/ prepare or run errands, the rest of the day is free.

In Ibiza 6 days/ week, 8-9 hrs a day (e.g. 11am – 3pm and 6pm to 10pm with flexibility and to be discussed) and a return trip to Milan or an equivalent EU destination (approx. 3-5 days) every 6 weeks

Salary:  

€40.000 – €60.000 gross a year depending on experience under an Italian CCNL Lavoro Domestico (COLF) contract. From this the employee pays IRPEF income tax once a year which nets the employee approx. € 2.600 – 3.800 net (x 13 months).

Please mention trabajaribiza in subject line when applying. Thank you.

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