Domestic Couple
What is a Domestic Couple?
A domestic couple is a set of two household employees who bring a variety of skills to the home. Generally, they are hired to look after an estate or, more commonly, a seasonal or secondary property.
Duties of Domestic Couples
Their responsibilities include (but may not be limited to): maintenance, housekeeping, cooking, serving, and driving. They are either given a private cottage or provided a separate living area for the full year. Together a domestic couple can run one large estate successfully and can often save the employer from needing to hire multiple staff.
Usually, one person in the domestic couple is responsible for housekeeping, cooking, laundry, menu planning, and fine wardrobe care. The other member of the couple can be responsible for maintaining the grounds, pool care, car maintenance, and internal repairs such as plumbing and painting. An excellent couple will comprise of both members being strong housekeepers and cooks. Usually, one or both drive and both can run errands. In some situations, one member of the couple can take on more high-level estate management duties such as handling bills and vendor contracts.