Travelling Head Housekeeper, Switzerland*
CH 6054
Live in and out
Mon- Fri, 8am- 6pm (2 hr break)
CHF 90000- 100000 gross/ year
A HNW family residing between Zurich and Lugano (Switzerland) is looking for a Travelling Head Housekeeper who speaks German and Italian. Driver essential. Accommodation supplied in both location and in Zurich it is possible to live-out.
The family share their time between the two places. Both are large properties (4 bedroom property in Meilen and 6 bedroom villa in Lugano) set in their own grounds for privacy. Both are furnished with high end furniture and include antiques, art work, silver, wooden floors in Meilen, stone floors in Lugano). Both properties have respective housekeepers and gardening staff/ contractors.The staff speak German in Meilen, Italian in Lugano and no English. The family have 3 older children and two dogs.
They frequently travel to both properties (even just for long weekends), sometimes with the children, sometimes just one of them, sometimes other family will use the villa in Lugano. The family is seeking a Head Housekeeper to help them coordinate the two houses, raise the standards and ensure they and any guests can enjoy the properties fully. For the Lugano they employ local chefs who also cook for the staff when on duty. The role reports directly to the Principals who run their properties semi-formal. There is no cooking required, but some assisstance may be required with preperations.
Duties of the Head Housekeeper:
- Overseeing all housekeeping duties
- Preparing rooms/ properties for arrival
- Recruiting and training season staff in needed
- Overseeing laundry care and assist with packing
- Care of fine fabrics
- Streamlining standards between both properties
- Organizing inventories, lists of suppliers, contractors
- Overseeing stock (toiletries, organic cleaning products etc) and linen cupboards
- Reporting any issues and obtaining quotes
- Assisting with special events
- Assist with food preperations if required
Requirements of the Head Housekeeper:
- A mind of 6 years experience as a Private Head Housekeeper
- Resident of Switzerland (or EU passport)
- Clean driver license
- Fluency in German and Italian, ideally also English
- Local knowledge preferably of both locations
- High end housekeeping standards
- Experienced in managing staff and setting up households
- Longevity in past roles
- Written references from past private employers
- Recent security check
If required, accommodation is a self contained apartment locally near Meilen and in Lugano there is a small staff chalet for sole use within the grounds. Transport is provided if needed.
The family is seeking a candidate who is discreet, able to work autonomously, reliably and to high standards with excellent knowledge of high housekeeping, working with different materials and organic cleaning products. Excellent organizational skills (including computer knowledge) and staff management skills are essential.
Hours: Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm with a 2 hour break or as discussed, some flexibility will be required when the family are travelling, for any overtime, time in lieu given.
Salary: CHF 90000 - 100000 per year, live-in with a car provided for work. Meals in Lugano are provided while working plus a yearly bonus.
* To comply with Swiss laws this role is placed through our sister agency, see CONTACT page for details. Please apply through Luxury Assets only. Thank you.
To start: as soon as possible