Position: Housekeeper/Cook
Location: Algarve, Portugal
Salary: €2,500/month (High Season) | €1,750/month (Low Season) - To be discussed
14-month salary as per Portugal laws.
Accommodation: Live-in
We are recruiting a highly professional and detail-oriented Housekeeper/Cook for a private client’s beautifully maintained villa in the Algarve. The residence is run to a five-star luxury hotel standard and requires someone who is reliable and experienced in luxury household service; housekeeping and cooking.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily housekeeping of a large private villa to a five-star+ hotel standard
Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, and general household upkeep
Preparing fresh, seasonal meals for the principals when in residence
Setting tables, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness
Managing household supplies and liaising with any external service providers
Hours:
Core hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Flexibility required during periods when the client is in residence or entertaining
Additional hours compensated with time off in lieu
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in private households in a similar dual-role
High standard of housekeeping and confident home cooking skills
Discreet, trustworthy, and able to work independently
Preference to locally based in the Algarve or someone willing to relocate
EU passport or full right to live and work in Portugal
Please apply with your CV via email: [email protected]