A single female principal based in Tuscany is seeking a proactive and forward-thinking Live-in Housekeeper to join her household.
The ideal candidate must be dog-friendly, highly organised, and capable of managing the household both when the principal is in residence and during her frequent travels.
Duties Include:
1. Full housekeeping: maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of all rooms
2. Dog care: daily walks, feeding etc
3. Light cooking: preparing simple meals and snacks (the principal often dines out)
4. Laundry and wardrobe care, including fine fabrics and wardrobe organisation
5. Cleaning and organising cupboards, fridge, and pantry
6. Packing and unpacking for the principal’s frequent travel
7. Managing your own schedule and time off, especially during the principal’s absence
Schedule & Hours:
8. Start: 7:00–8:00 AM | Finish: 6:00–7:00 PM
9. Breaks: A couple hours off during the day
10. Working days: Typically, 5 days per week when the principal is in residence
11. More flexibility and reduced schedule focused on pet care when she is away (approximately 70% of the year)
Ideal Candidate:
12. Discreet, trustworthy
13. Self-motivated and able to manage a home independently
14. Confident with dogs (three friendly dogs live in the household)
15. Experience with high standards of housekeeping and wardrobe management
16. Proactive and able to anticipate needs without constant supervision
Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper