Estate Property Couple Opportunity - Ancaster , ON

Property keeping

• Responsible for the daily cleaning and maintaining the general appearance of the whole residence (main house, coach house, pool house and greenhouse).
• Landscape upkeep, tree pruning/trimming, grass mowing.
• Managing all aspects of the whole residence’s operation and activity calendar.
• Care of fine furnishings, finishes and delicate surfaces including care of arts, antiques, silver and delicate items.
• Washing, ironing, steaming and linen care, including washing delicate fabrics.
• Making beds and ironing sheets.
• Closet organization, always maintaining personal effects properly.
• Packing, unpacking and transport of suitcases.
• Organizing household inventories

Cooking

• Creating fresh and seasonal meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the household members and guests.
• Creating elaborate dinners for events held at the residence.
• Following special menus or requests. 
• Organizing and managing kitchen inventories.
• Performing grocery shopping.
• Cleaning and keeping the cleanliness standards of the kitchen.

Management duties 

• Day to day running of the property to maintain standards and efficiency.
• Perform formal table setting and table service.
• Assistance in the organization and service during private and social events.
• Answering the doorbell, greeting of guests and visitors as well as answering the phone.
• Identifying maintenance and repair projects.
• Scheduling and supervision of household installations, trades and vendors for interior & exterior and seasonal projects.
• Managing and monitoring household inventories.
• Overall vehicle management.

Applicant Qualities:

• Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must have previous experience working in a private semi-formal style residence. 
• Applicants must be service oriented and self-starters. 
• Excellent housekeeping & laundry skills for care and treatment of fine furnishings and finishes a must. 
• 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. 

• Work days: Tuesday to Saturday (flexibility required).
• Work hours: Split shift (flexibility required).

Salary & benefits dependent on experience and previous employment.