Position Overview
A private family of four seeks an adaptable, discreet, and experienced Traveling Housekeeper & Cook. This dual-function role requires maintaining pristine cleanliness across multiple seasonal residences and preparing daily, health-focused lunches and dinners.
The ideal candidate possesses strong culinary intuition, exceptional organizing skills, and an adaptable mindset suited for continuous international travel throughout Europe and Latin America.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary & Kitchen Management
- Plan and prepare daily, wholesome lunches and dinners for the family (with occasional service for visiting guests).
- Focus on clean, balanced, and healthy cuisine incorporating quality proteins (meat, fish), fresh vegetables, whole grains, and seasonal local produce.
- Source high-grade ingredients by managing grocery shopping, visiting local markets, and vetting trusted suppliers in each location.
- Maintain fully stocked, organized, and clean pantries, refrigerators, and kitchen work areas.
- Keep the kitchen sanitized to the highest hygiene standards after each meal service.
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Perform daily tidying, dusting, bed-making, and general cleaning across living spaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
- Conduct periodic deep cleaning as needed or during transition periods between travel legs.
- Care for specialty finishes and fine household materials (e.g., natural marble, fine woods, delicate glassware, luxury linens).
- Manage household laundry and ironing, paying close attention to fabric care and garment labeling.
- Manage inventory of household cleaning supplies.
Travel & Luggage Assistance
- Assist the family with organized packing and unpacking of wardrobes and travel necessities.
- Transition seamlessly between different international properties, quickly orienting and setting up the kitchen and household routines upon arrival.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of private household experience in a combined cooking and housekeeping role.
- Travel Mobility: Must hold a valid, strong passport (e.g., EU, US, Canada, or equivalent Latin American) granting easy, visa-free/flexible travel across Europe and the Americas.
- Languages: Professional fluency in English or Spanish (bilingual proficiency is a strong plus).
- Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (essential for errands and market runs).
- Skills & Demeanor: High level of personal discretion, respect for privacy, self-motivated, organized, and physically active.
- Background Check: Impeccable references and a clean background/police check required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($65,000 – $85,000 USD gross per annum).
- Accommodations: Private room/living quarters provided at all residences/destinations.
- Travel Costs: international flights, transit, and travel logistics covered.
- Transportation: Vehicle access or rides provided for all household provisioning and errands.
- Insurance: Comprehensive international travel health coverage provided.
- Paid Time Off: Paid annual vacation days scheduled in alignment with family travel windows.
