Domestic Couple – Private Household (Live-In)

About the role

A private household in Lauenen is looking for a domestic couple to provide full-time household management, cooking and service. Live-in accommodation is offered, and the position is described as stable and long-term. The couple works alongside a local part-time housekeeper.

Key responsibilities

• Full housekeeping to a very high standard: cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing, bed linen care, wardrobe management, polishing of fine surfaces and silverware, keeping the property immaculate and ready for owners and guests.
• Managing household organisation, deliveries and day-to-day operations.
• Preparing healthy, family-style meals during off-season periods; confident family cooking for daily meals and occasional informal entertaining; assisting with basic service when required.
• Household shopping, restocking supplies, monitoring inventory and running errands.
• Driving as required, including logistics, and maintaining a small fleet of cars (washing, refuelling, scheduling servicing).
• Confident mountain driving, including winter and snow conditions (essential).
• Light outdoor tidiness and seasonal tasks around the property.
• Shared care of two dogs (walking, feeding, general wellbeing) in coordination with the part-time housekeeper.
• Occasional childcare support when grandchildren visit; comfort and familiarity with children required.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a domestic couple in a private household (live-in preferred).
• Valid driving licence with excellent driving skills, including mountain and winter conditions.
• Comfortable working around dogs and children.
• Reliable, discreet, flexible and service-oriented.
• Fluent English or French (Swiss German is a strong advantage).
• Able to work independently while coordinating effectively as a couple.

Required skills

• Strong housekeeping, laundry and organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident, healthy family-style cooking.

What we offer

• Live-in accommodation.
• A stable, long-term position in a respectful and well-structured household.
• Support from a local part-time housekeeper for shared duties.
• Competitive salary, to be discussed based on experience.
• Immediate start or as soon as possible.