Live-in Domestic Couple in Switzerland

A UHNW couple is seeking an experienced and refined Domestic Couple to join their private household, primarily based in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with regular travel to Saint-Tropez (France) and occasional international travel (including Europe and South Africa).

The principals are a well-established couple with grown-up children who do not reside at the property. The household is fully staffed and operates to a high, formal standard, including a long-standing private chef (over 20 years) who is now departing.

The family is therefore transitioning to a domestic couple structure, where at least one (ideally both) candidates are confident cooks / chefs, capable of delivering high-quality, healthy, and well-presented cuisine on a daily basis.

This is a long-term position, ideally suited to candidates seeking stability and a role for many years within a respectful and well-organised household.

Working Schedule

• When principals are in residence:

• Coverage required across 7 days per week (shared between the couple)
• Each candidate works approximately 5 days per week
• Service focused on lunch (1pm) and dinner (7:30–8pm)

• When principals are not in residence:

• Reduced schedule
• Focus on property maintenance
• Increased flexibility and time off

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Duties (Primary Focus)

• Daily preparation of lunch and dinner for the principals
• Occasional cooking for guests and small dinner parties
• Delivery of Mediterranean-style, light, fresh, and healthy cuisine
• Ability to produce refined presentation and restaurant-level plating
• Menu planning in line with principals’ preferences
• Sourcing and purchasing high-quality produce
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and professional kitchen

Household & Property Duties

• General household management and upkeep of the property
• Liaising with household staff (including butler)
• Overseeing deliveries, contractors, and suppliers as required
• Ensuring the property is maintained to a high standard at all times
• Supporting smooth day-to-day running of the household

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in private households as a private chef and/or domestic couple
• At least one strong chef-level profile required (both cooking is highly preferred)
• Experience in restaurant kitchens is an advantage
• Ability to deliver high-quality, healthy, well-presented cuisine
• Experience working in formal, fully staffed households
• Strong service mindset, discretion, and professionalism
• Polite, well-presented, and accustomed to UHNW environments
• Flexible and adaptable to travel and changing schedules
• Fluent English required
• Additional languages (German, French, Italian) are a plus
• Driving licence required (ideally both candidates)

Accommodation & Benefits

• Separate private house provided near the main residence
• All utilities included
• Car provided for work purposes
• Excellent working conditions within a respectful long-term household
• Potential training support (including from the family’s chef in London if required)

Start Date: ASAP will wait for the right couple

Salary: CHF 120K – CHF 140K gross per year combined

Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay.

Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorized to advertise the role on behalf of our client.