Job Title: Live-in Housekeeper/Cook
Location: Croatia (primary residence) + occasional travel 
Start Date: In the coming weeks
Salary: Circa €2,500 net per month
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Accommodation: Separate furnished apartment (approx. 30-minute commute from main residence; utilities and food not included)

Overview:

Our client, a family with a primary residence in Croatia, is seeking an experienced Live-in Housekeeper/Cook to join their household. The family consists of two principals and two teenagers and requires a trustworthy and proactive individual who can maintain a high standard of housekeeping while also preparing simple, healthy meals as needed. Although the family spends most of their time in Croatia, occasional travel to Dubai may be required during busier periods.

Key Responsibilities:

Housekeeping & Household Care

• All general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organised, and well-presented home
• Laundry management, ensuring correct care and handling of all fabrics
• Ironing and wardrobe organisation
• Tidying and structuring household spaces for efficiency and order
• Grocery shopping, pantry management, and maintaining household inventories
• Running ad-hoc errands as required
• Liaising with and overseeing contractors or service providers

Cooking

• Preparing 1–2 meals per day using fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients
• Family-style cooking for the household occasionally only for 2 people, depending on daily schedules
• Ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment at all times

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within a private household
• Diligent and committed to high-quality work
• Honest and trustworthy with strong personal integrity
• Proactive, with an eye for anticipating household needs
• Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented
• Reliable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a family environment
• Flexible and willing to travel with the family when needed
• Holds an EU passport and is flexible to travel
• Holds excellent references