A busy household needs an English-speaking housekeeper and cook.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, self-directed, and ideally experienced in high-end residential or luxury hospitality environments. Discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail are paramount. Absolute discretion and respect for household privacy.

The family has recently moved into a newly refurbished property; the role will initially involve extra support with settling into the home and establishing household routines.

Schedule: The family is establishing their exact needs (they are open to both full-time and part-time schedules). They will discuss the daily schedule during the interviews. Flexibility is key; there will be extra hours required some evenings, as the family may host dinners, etc.
Location: Short walk from Vijzelgracht metro and Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Vital requirements: EU passport or Dutch resident permit.
The children are 4 and 7. Care of the children is not your responsibility; however, it's important that you are happy being around children
Travel isn't required
Being happy to work in a home with pets is vital, as they may get a dog
Candidates are required to sign an NDA
The family will arrange employment
Commitment & contract length: The family is seeking a long-term commitment. The initial contract will be seven months, allowing time to get to know the family, but they do want a candidate happy to stay long term.
Ideally, you live locally; however, they are open to considering providing accommodation. Accommodation will be your own apartment.

Responsibilities and duties:
Oversee the cleaning of the entire home, ensuring it is managed to the highest standards
Organization across all living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and common spaces in a 1,000 m² residence
Full management of all household laundry—washing, drying, and folding for the whole family. Wardrobe organization and ironing for the parents. As well as coordinating dry cleaning drop-off, pick-up, and garment care
Bed-making, linen rotation, and management of household textiles and fine furnishings
Plan and prepare daily family meals (breakfast and dinner) that appeal to both adults and children alike,
Develop weekly menus that balance nutrition, variety, and seasonal availability, and source high-quality ingredients. Dinner can be prepared in advance for the family to reheat
Prepare meals for entertaining and dinner parties as needed
Table setting and post-meal kitchen cleanup as and when needed.

If you are working part-time, the duties will be adjusted accordingly. There are other household staff working together to achieve tasks, and the smooth running of the home is vital.

Experience, qualifications, approach, and skills:
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in private household housekeeping, estate management, or luxury hospitality
Demonstrated experience in large-scale residences (500 m²+)
Expert knowledge of proper care for fine furnishings, natural stone, hardwood, delicate fabrics, and high-end fixtures
Demonstrated experience cooking for families with young children—with a track record of making mealtimes enjoyable
Confident in preparing meals across a broad repertoire of cuisines (Mediterranean, Asian, French, American comfort, farm-to-table, etc.)
Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently across a large property
Obtained or happy to obtain a current food hygiene certificate
Salary: To be discussed depending on whether the role is full-time or part-time.

Requirements:
A recent police check or DBS, and the DBS update system
Strong written references and a minimum of 3 verbal references.