Role: Live-in Housekeeper / Domestic Couple (Seasonal)

Location: Dubrovnik Area, Croatia
Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Work Schedule: Live-in position with flexible hours. Duties are typically split between morning and evening with free time during the day. The schedule can be discussed and adjusted depending on household requirements.
Accommodation: Private accommodation provided within a staff house for the duration of the contract
Start Date: ASAP – October

Overview and Opportunity

A private seasonal residence in the Dubrovnik area is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Housekeeper or Domestic Couple for the summer season.

This is a live-in position within a professional household environment requiring consistently high standards of housekeeping and, in particular, expert-level garment care. The role is best suited to candidates who take pride in precision, presentation, and maintaining luxury textiles to an exceptional standard.

The family will also consider a Domestic Couple, where the second candidate will take responsibility for driving, property maintenance, and providing additional household support as required.

This is a structured and supportive household environment offering seasonal work with the possibility of returning each year.

Job Description
The Housekeeper will be responsible for maintaining the property to the highest standard throughout the season, with a strong focus on laundry care, ironing, and wardrobe maintenance.

This is a hands-on role requiring excellent technical knowledge of fabrics, strong organisational skills, and the ability to maintain a consistently immaculate home environment. The successful candidate must be confident working independently and maintaining daily housekeeping routines to a luxury standard.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience working in a similar private household and will be based in Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, or Romania. Exceptional laundry and ironing skills are essential, along with fluent English. Russian language skills would be considered an advantage.

Role Responsibilities
Daily housekeeping and cleaning of all rooms to a high standard
Expert laundering, ironing, and pressing of clothing and linens
Care of delicate fabrics and luxury garments
Wardrobe organisation and textile maintenance
Deep cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and living spaces
Floor care including vacuuming, mopping, and polishing
Carpet cleaning and maintenance as required
Bed making and linen changes
Maintaining hygiene and presentation standards throughout the property
Monitoring cleaning supplies and reporting replenishment needs

Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in private households or luxury hospitality environments
Exceptional laundry, ironing, and garment care skills (essential)
Strong understanding of fabric care and wardrobe maintenance
Attention to detail and consistently excellent standards
Fluent English required
Russian language skills are an advantage
Discreet, reliable, and professional
Able to work independently and manage daily routines
Previous live-in experience is highly desirable
Candidates currently based in Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, or Romania are preferred

Benefits
Live-in accommodation provided
Competitive seasonal salary (dependent on experience)
Travel expenses covered
Supportive and professional household environment
Opportunity for repeat seasonal employment