Senior Housekeeper / All-Rounder | Milan / Ibiza

Senior Housekeeper / All-Rounder | Milan / Ibiza

Overview

A private Principal seeks an experienced, hands-on Senior Housekeeper / Household All-Rounder to support two primary residences in Milan (winter base) and Ibiza (summer base). This is a long-term role for a stable, energetic and discreet professional who can operate autonomously, maintain high standards, cook daily meals, and adapt to a seasonal lifestyle. The position is operational and hands-on. It is not a formal Butler or Estate Manager role.

This pivotal role requires a hands-on, proactive professional with extensive experience working directly for private families. The successful candidate will ensure seamless household operations and a consistently high level of service, presentation, and discretion across all properties. Milan is the primary base. The successful candidate should be established there or able to arrange their own accommodation. A private apartment is provided in Ibiza during family residence periods.

Start date: ASAP

Job duties

Responsibilities of the Senior Housekeeper/Cook in Ibiza and Milan, include:

The Senior Housekeeper/Cook will split their time between two residences.

October – April | Milan

Principal in residence approx. 3 days per week on average
3-bedroom apartment
Live-in or live-out (both possible)
Lower-intensity period

Focus in Milan:

• Full housekeeping
• Wardrobe care and seasonal organisation
• Grocery shopping and provisioning
• Cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner when Principal is in residence
• Preparing the home ahead of arrivals
• Light household administration (supplies, maintenance coordination)
• Work schedule is aligned to the Principal’s presence (may include weekends). When the Principal is travelling, workload reduces accordingly and presence is not required.

May – October | Ibiza

5-bedroom villa
Live-in (private bedroom with ensuite bathroom and direct garden access)
Higher-intensity period
Principal and partner are mostly in residence. Occasional gatherings of friends/family.

Focus in Ibiza:

• Maintain impeccable housekeeping standards
• Cooking daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) when in residence
• Oversee seasonal support staff when hired
• Coordinate cleaners or temporary help during busier periods
• Manage supplies, maintenance, garden/pool coordination
• The Ibiza period requires higher energy and flexibility. The role suits someone comfortable working independently and maintaining pace during active summer months.

During Ibiza season, one return flight home every 6 weeks is provided (travel paid by Principal).

Job duties

• High-level housekeeping across both residences
• Laundry and wardrobe management
• Daily cooking when Principal is in residence
• Provisioning and inventory management
• Preparing homes ahead of arrivals
• Managing temporary staff in Ibiza
• Coordinating contractors and suppliers
• Maintaining discretion, privacy and organisation

Candidates must be/have:

• Proven stability in long-term private household roles
• Strong housekeeping foundation (not purely managerial background)
• Confident cooking simple, fresh daily meals
• Comfortable working solo
• Flexible with seasonal relocation Milan ↔ Ibiza
• Energetic, proactive and efficient (especially during Ibiza season)
• Italian fluent; English required; Spanish a plus
• EU passport / right to work in EU
• Driving licence is a plus, especially in Ibiza

This role requires someone adaptable: winter in Milan is structured and lower intensity; summer in Ibiza requires stamina and flexibility.

Accommodation
Milan: Primary base. Candidates should be established in Milan or able to arrange their own accommodation.

Ibiza: Private apartment provided during family residence periods.

Hours
Full-time permanent position. Flexible schedule based on Principal’s presence.

Summer months more intensive; winter months lighter. Weekend work when Principal is in residence.

Occasional Travel

Occasional short trips to London property may be required (a plus if candidate is passport-eligible).

Location
Based primarily in Milan and Ibiza.

Salary & Benefits
Competitive and dependent on experience.

One flight home per month provided for days off.

Job ref
CP924: Senior Housekeeper / Household All-Rounder across Milan and Ibiza.