Domestic Couple

Litchfield, CT

Position: Domestic Couple
Location: Litchfield, CT
Compensation: $150,000+ annually (per couple) + benefits
Housing: Newly renovated private residence, 5 minutes from the main residence
Schedule: Full-time (up to 40 hours/week), flexible schedule with weekend availability required
Start Date: Flexible — looking for the right long-term fit

Overview

A retired couple in Litchfield, CT is seeking an experienced, trustworthy, and professional Domestic Couple to help manage their beautiful, rural estate. The couple travels frequently to their other residence in Miami and needs a reliable team to care for their home, property, and golden doodle when they’re away.

The ideal candidates will have prior experience in a similar role, enjoy country living, and be seeking a long-term position with kind and respectful employers.

Primary Responsibilities

For Her (Household Focus):

Full housekeeping and home upkeep (daily, weekly, and deep cleaning)
Laundry and organization
Light kitchen prep (chopping, prepping ingredients); assisting Mrs., who enjoys cooking
Errands including grocery shopping, dry cleaning, etc.
Occasional light meal prep or serving when needed
Pet care: walking, feeding, vet visits when principals are away

For Him (Property Focus):

Assist the current Property Manager with groundskeeping and general maintenance
Handyman duties (basic repairs, maintenance projects)
Assist with outdoor cleaning, etc

For Both:

Pet sitting and house sitting while the couple travels (often for extended periods)
Valid driver’s licenses; own vehicle preferred
Being proactive, organized, and maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

3+ years experience in a similar role as a domestic couple or separately
Strong references and a history of long-term placements
Clean driving records and valid driver’s licenses
Pet friendly
Comfortable living in a rural area
Flexibility with scheduling — including weekends and holidays when entertaining
A self-directed, can-do attitude and excellent communication skills
U.S. work authorization and English fluency

Schedule & Lifestyle

Weekly schedule will vary based on the principals’ travel and needs — flexibility is key
Weekend and evening work may be required when entertaining guests
When principals are traveling (often), workload decreases
Total hours will not exceed 40 per week

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive annual salary ($150,000+ per couple, depending on experience)
Health insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Comfortable, private housing in a newly renovated, full furnished home just minutes from the main residence