Domestic Live In Couple - Los Angeles

SEEKING LIVE-IN COUPLE FOR FAMILY. OFFERING A STUDIO APARTMENT WITH OCEAN VIEW

This family are seeking a superb live-in couple who will provide domestic/handy service full time, Monday-Friday. Semi-formal home however, couple want uniforms worn, and formal table setting service.

Care of a 40k sf home with additional outbuildings

Duties to include (but not limited to):

Formal table service – setting, serving, clearing

Providing breakfast meals (cooking). Couple do not need to be culinary graduates, but should be proficient with cooking easy breakfast meals or lunches.

Housekeeping – interior/exterior. There is a housekeeper once per week, the couple would also clean the home, and continue weekly maintenance and upkeep. Support landscapers and keep exterior areas organized and debris free.

All handyman needs, if work is out of the scope of handyman, then calling vendors to bid and do job.

Excellent management of outside vendors and housekeepers/landscapers/poolman. Maintain and establish good relationships with vendors always keeping the principals in mind when dealing with vendors and representing them well.

Tech savvy with Crestron system and other systems, devices. Able to troubleshoot tech issues.

Be extra consciousness, perceptive and personable. Great attention to service and detail. Clients appreciate a quiet, serene atmosphere when on property and would prefer little chit-chat exchanges with them unless necessary. They are friendly but this is their sanctuary space (2nd home).

Exceptional couple for this position, caliber of the couple should be “yacht” comparable but in the home. Former yacht crew encouraged to submit resumes.

Small studio apartment provided for couple. There is a car/vehicle for use. Access to the main house kitchen when clients are not on property is allowed. Vacation when family are out of town required, otherwise the expectation is that couple work all days when family are there. The family will not expect a 24/7 schedule but if 7 days occur (due to holiday or special circumstances), they will have coverage provided so that couple can take days off.

Personalities which would work best for this estate: in-between quiet and friendly chatter, but leaning towards quiet. Pleasant with fantastic energy as the family respond to positive/upbeat personalities. Polite but not too familiar, but always discerning to the client’s needs. VERY SERVICE ORIENTED. Sharp like yacht staff by anticipating needs and listening. Flexible, caring, cook well.

Salary DOE, $200K+, benefits or stipend towards, 2 weeks’ vacation