Temporary Housekeeper- Zurich

16-06-2026
Job Type
Contract
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Private
Division
Private
Job Title
Housekeeper
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
CHF 33.00 - CHF 40.00
Job ID
190988

Job Description

Job Title: Temporary Live-in Housekeeper (Zurich)

Dates: 1st July- 16th August (6 weeks)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland (5-bedroom villa over 4 floors)

Salary: DOE

Overview

Tiger private are seeking an experienced and highly reliable housekeeper for a 6-week placement in Zurich for a UHNW family. The family will be staying in a beautiful villa and are looking for someone who can maintain a high standard of housekeeping, support light family cooking, and ensure the smooth running of the household on a day-to-day basis.

It will be supporting a couple and their one-year-old child (with a full-time nanny already in place), and two cats.

Working Schedule

  • Full-time hours: Monday- Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm preferred for 6 weeks
  • The role may also be covered by one full-time housekeeper (7-day coverage)
    or alternatively split between two candidates, for example:
    • Option 1: Monday – Friday housekeeper + Saturday/Sunday housekeeper
    • Option 2: Wednesday – Saturday housekeeper + Sunday – Tuesday housekeeper

Key Responsibilities

  • Full housekeeping of a large villa (5 bedrooms, 4 floors)
  • Daily cleaning, tidying, and upkeep of all living areas
  • Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management
  • Basic family-style cooking (healthy, simple meals). Preparing fresh, high-quality meals using natural ingredients (Mediterranean-style preferred)
  • Supporting baby meal preparation when required (strict no sugar/no salt policy)
  • Ensuring all food and household products are high quality (glass packaging preferred where possible)
  • Light pet care (cat feeding, fresh water, litter tray maintenance)

Additional information:

  • Fully staffed household with a live-in nanny already in place
  • Baby care is handled by the nanny
  • Accommodation provided (on-site or nearby, to be confirmed)
  • Meals provided during working period
  • Household may have occasional visiting family members during stay

Working Schedule

  • Approx. 9am – 5pm
  • Flexibility required, depending on household needs
  • Candidates should be open to full 7-day coverage or flexible rota arrangements (to be discussed

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as a housekeeper in private households, chalets, yachts, or seasonal luxury environments
  • High standards of cleanliness and attention to detail
  • Comfortable with simple, healthy cooking for a family
  • Cat-friendly
  • Flexible, calm, and proactive approach
  • English speaking (additional languages a bonus)
  • EU passport holders 

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