Heritage & Company helps families and private homeowners recruit domestic couples: two professionals whose complementary skills support the needs of a residence. A personalized search considers each person’s experience, how they work together and the household’s expectations. Responsibilities are defined for each position and employment agreement, rather than assuming every couple provides the same combination of services.
General Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are examples, allocated according to each professional’s skills, experience and agreed role, not gender. Not every domestic couple undertakes all of these duties.
Guest Service and Property Care:
• Receive guests and prepare for visitors.
• Assist with guests’ packing and wardrobe care.
• Apply appropriate etiquette and formal service skills.
• Prepare table settings and support entertaining.
• Serve meals and drinks.
• Organize wine and beverage inventories where relevant experience is required.
• Undertake light housekeeping as agreed.
• Walk through the property to identify maintenance needs or damage.
• Care for household members’ wardrobes.
• Maintain the cleanliness of outdoor areas and furniture.
• Handle minor repairs within the professional’s abilities or coordinate appropriate assistance.
• Coordinate contractors carrying out specialist repairs or maintenance.
Housekeeping and Household Organization:
• Clean living spaces, guest accommodation and other agreed areas.
• Care for laundry and delicate items, and coordinate dry cleaning.
• Organize clothing and household storage.
• Make beds and prepare guest rooms.
• Clean dishes and kitchen appliances.
• Purchase groceries and household supplies.
• Report and coordinate household maintenance needs.
• Care for fine furnishings, china, crystal and silver where experienced.
• Prepare meals when cooking is part of the agreed role.
• Run household errands.
When a Domestic Couple May Be the Right Choice
This arrangement may suit a residence with regular housekeeping, property care and guest preparation needs that can be divided into two complementary roles. The right structure depends on the workload, required skills and how the household operates.
Our Personalized Recruitment Approach
Heritage & Company begins by understanding the two roles and the household’s expectations. We evaluate candidates for relevant private service experience, references, complementary skills and suitability before introducing them for consideration. Discretion, communication and the ability to work together are central to finding the right fit. Explore our Household & Estate Staffing services for related recruitment needs.
Looking to hire a domestic couple? Connect with Heritage & Company to discuss your household’s needs through a discreet, personalized recruitment process.