Domestic Couple - King City, ON Canada

 Seeking an experienced domestic couple for a semi-formal style residence; position is full time and live in on property with private accommodations located in the area of King City, Ontario. Applicants should be flexible with schedules and have a team player working style.

Position Overview:

The position will be responsible for the day to day running of the residence and property, hands on participation for interior and exterior care to maintain high standards and efficiency.   Applicants must have previous experience in private service for all elements of residential maintenance, culinary, food & beverage service, and household inventory management.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Day to day running of the residence and property.

•Full participation with regular housekeeping, laundry, and light ironing.

•Care of fine furnishings and finishes.

•Hands on care for the general interior maintenance.

•Scheduling and supervision of trades / vendors / landscapers for seasonal work year round.

•Monitoring household budgets and costs for vendors & trades.

•Organize and manage household inventories, closets and storage areas.

•Planning and assisting with occasional entertaining for private & social events.

•Running of errands and grocery shopping.

•As required during family & guest visits cooking for family style meals, table settings and service.

•Pet care and supervision.

•Greeting of guests and visitors, answering of telephone and taking messages.

•Vehicle management.

Applicant Qualities:

•Previous experience working in a private residence is a must. 

•Applicants must be service oriented and self-starters. 

•Excellent housekeeping & laundry skills for care and treatment of fine furnishings and finishes a must.

•Good cooking skills with food & beverage service skills and event planning.

•Knowledgeable with practical handy man experience and management of trades & vendors.

•Applicants should be energetic with a strong work ethic, strong communication skills and ability to anticipate needs of principals.

•Applicants should have a neat and polished appearance, uniform if required provided by employer.

•Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

•One person must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

•Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.