Job Description
Job Description
Live-In Domestic Couple – Private Estate
Rye, 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-up
Requirements & 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