Couple Job

Couple Job, Housekeeper and Caretaker - West Cork, Ireland

Greycoat Lumleys are delighted to be seeking a professional and experienced Couple for a privately owned estate in a stunning location of County Cork, Ireland.

This role will suit a Couple who want to experience an outdoors lifestyle and work in a very impressive property surrounded by local community, with plenty to do as it is a tourist attraction.

The Couple will primarily be caretakers, housekeeper and general maintenance for the estate working alongside other members of staff, some full time, some part time and some there when the Principals are in residence. The Principals are in residence for short stays and up to 2 months in the summer.

The Couple must be professional, hard working and flexible, with some experience preferred. Though the preference is for a Couple with relevant experience, an entry level Couple with the necessary aptitude will be considered. The role may suit a Couple wishing to gain experience or a Couple travelling from overseas with a working visa.

Duties include:

• All aspects of general housekeeping - cleaning, dusting, mopping and hoovering - there are 3 properties, occasionally all occupied
• Laundry and ironing
• Changing bed linen
• Grocery shopping
• Daily cooking of 3 simple meals for Principals (by arrangement with the family). There will be a private chef when the Principals are in residence
• Running errands, collecting and dropping guests to the airport (automatic car provided for work purposes)
• Gardening, keeping clean court yards and terraces - there are full time gardeners
• Cleaning cars and buggies
• Working with the head gardener and housekeeper, preparing the house for family visits and guests
• Maintenance of the swimming pool and lakes. Working alongside the contractors and companies who service and maintain the pool and lakes

Candidates should be:

• Motivated and able to spot what needs doing
• Organised with good time management skills
• An interest in boats would be beneficial
• Attention to detail
• Must be dog Friendly (one family dog)
• Non-smokers
• Need for discretion and respect for the family and guests' privacy
• Passports and driving licences are required
• May suit a Couple who are travelling from overseas

Accommodation: 1 bedroom self-contained apartment, council tax is covered by the Principals (Not suitable for children)

Use of a car provided, travel expenses covered

Working days:5 days per week and 6 days when the Principals and/or guests are in residence

Salary: £70,000 joint depending on experience (paid in €)

Start: ASAP

Job: 243927