Domestic Couple for Two

Live-In Domestic Couple – Private EstateRye, New York (Westchester County)A semi-formal, private residence in Rye, NY, is seeking an experienced, professional live-in domestic couple to join the household. The principals are a retired couple who value discretion, excellence, and a calm, positive presence in the home.Position Overview·    Role: Domestic Couple (two full-time positions filled by one couple – typically Housekeeper/Cook Houseman/Driver/Maintenance)·    Schedule: 5 days/week (2 consecutive days off, usually Sunday–Monday or Friday–Saturday; with flexibility ·    Current Staff: Housekeeper / Cook (of 20 years) who is transitioning to a Companion/Assistant role.·    Live-in: Private, separate 2-bedroom apartment provided on the property (all utilities, Wi-Fi, cable included; no rent or housing costs)Principal Responsibilities (shared and divided according to strengths)Housekeeping / Laundry / Cook·    Family-style cooking (healthy, seasonal, from-scratch meals); enjoy all cuisines, even brains. ·    Grocery shopping, pantry/refrigerator management, and meal planning·    Housekeeping of a 7,000 sq ft·    Detailed cleaning, organization, and care of fine antiques, artwork, silver, and crystal·    Laundry and wardrobe care (basic ironing of pants and sheets)·    Occasional light family-style dinner parties Houseman / Driver / Property Care·    Driving principals and occasional guests in family vehicles (BMW 535·    Family/personal assistant tasks: package handling, dry-cleaning runs, vendor coordination·    Light home maintenance and handyman skills (changing light bulbs, minor repairs, HVAC filter changes, troubleshooting appliances)·    Oversight of outside vendors (landscaper, pool service, pest control, etc.)·    Garage organization and car care (washing, fueling, service scheduling)Schedule (typical when principals are in residence)·    8:00 am – Breakfast preparation & light housekeeping·    Morning housekeeping/laundry/errands·    1:00 pm – Lunch service ·    Afternoon deep-cleaning projects or vendor supervision·    6:00–7:30 pm – Dinner preparation and service·    Evening tidy-up and lock-upRequirements & Preferences·    Legally able to work in the United States (both partners)·    Minimum 5–7 years’ experience as a domestic couple or in similar private-service roles·    Verifiable references from private homes ·    Excellent checkable background and credit history·    Non-smokers / no pets ·    Chef-level cooking is not required, but strong home cooking and presentation skills are essential·    One partner must be an excellent, safe driver, comfortable in the NYC metro area Compensation & Benefits·    Combined salary $180,000–$220,000 per year (depending on experience)·    Private 2-bedroom staff apartment (recently renovated, ~1,000 sq ft) with separate entrance·    All utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable paid·    Health insurance stipend ·    Paid vacation: 2- 4 weeks per year major holidays·    Year-end discretionary bonus

Salary : $180,000 - $200,000