Travelling Housekeeper/Cook

Overview

Location: Milan, Italy (October – April) & Ibiza, Spain (May – October). Hours: Full-time, seasonal structure. Contract: Full-time, permanent. Start date: ASAP. Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

A private Principal is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Housekeeper / Cook to support two primary residences in Milan (winter base) and Ibiza (summer base).

This is a long-term opportunity for a stable, energetic, and discreet professional who can operate autonomously, maintain exceptionally high housekeeping standards, and prepare fresh daily meals. The role is operational and hands-on, suited to someone who enjoys managing a home independently while adapting to a seasonal lifestyle.

Location & Seasonal Structure

October – April (Milan)

• 3-bedroom apartment
• Principal in residence approximately 3 days per week on average
• Live-in or live-out option available
• Lower-intensity period
• Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom provided if live-in (with kitchen access)
• Typically 1–2 people in residence

Working Schedule in Milan:

• Approximately 3–4 days per week
• Schedule aligned with the Principal’s presence (may include weekends)

Focus in Milan:

• Full housekeeping and maintaining the apartment to a high standard
• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe care (including seasonal organisation)
• Grocery shopping and provisioning
• Cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner when the Principal is in residence (simple, healthy meals such as fish, steak, chicken, vegetables and balanced dishes)
• Preparing the property ahead of arrivals
• Light household administration (supplies, maintenance coordination)

When the Principal is travelling, workload reduces accordingly and presence may not be required.

• Live-in position with private bedroom, ensuite bathroom and direct garden access
• Kitchen access provided
• Higher-intensity period
• Principal and partner mostly in residence
• Occasional gatherings with friends and family

Working Schedule in Ibiza:

• Approximately 10 hours per day

Focus in Ibiza:

• Maintaining impeccable housekeeping standards throughout the villa
• Cooking daily meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) when the Principal is in residence, focusing on fresh, healthy cuisine
• Overseeing seasonal support staff when required
• Coordinating cleaners or temporary staff during busier periods
• Managing household supplies and inventory
• Coordinating maintenance, garden and pool services

During the Ibiza season, one return flight home every six weeks will be provided, with travel covered by the Principal.

Occasional Travel

• Occasional short trips to the Principal’s London property may be required
• Driving licence is a plus, particularly for Ibiza

Key Responsibilities

• High-level housekeeping across both residences
• Laundry and wardrobe management
• Daily cooking when the Principal is in residence
• Grocery shopping, provisioning and inventory management
• Preparing homes ahead of arrivals
• Managing temporary or seasonal staff in Ibiza
• Coordinating contractors and suppliers
• Maintaining discretion, organisation and privacy at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working in long-term private household roles
• Confident cooking simple, fresh daily meals independently
• Comfortable working independently and managing a household autonomously
• Flexible with seasonal relocation between Milan and Ibiza
• Energetic, proactive and efficient, particularly during the Ibiza season
• Italian fluent; English required; Spanish a plus

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