Main duties:

As part of a team of 2 housekeepers:

General cleaning of apartment on two floors, including reception rooms

Cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen, windows, dusting

Washing and ironing of clothes

Running errands & daily shopping

Preparing and serving of tea and coffee for visitors

Assisting/supervising the catering team

Preparing of breakfast and occasionally other meals

Reception of visitors and guests

Package:

40 working-hours per week (Monday – Friday), occasional overtime in the
evening and rarely on weekends

Competitive salary and benefits package

Paid annual leave of 20/25 days (4/5 weeks), depending on age

15 additional paid Indian and Swiss holidays

Small team

First contract for 1 year, renewable to open-ended employment, depending on performance

Employment according to local Indian law

Requirements:

Experience of working in expats-household(s) or similar position for several years

Careful, diligent professional with excellent knowledge of all household chores

The tasks and services requested are more varied than it probably would be the case in an Indian household (and there is less staff to execute them).

Personal skills:

Used to give attention to detail

Reliable, trustworthy, friendly and discreet person

At least intermediate knowledge of English

Hindi essential, Marathi a “plus”

Additional information:

Starting date: 04.02.2019 or negotiable
Closing date for submission of application: 31.12.2018
Work place: Mahalaxmi (close to the temple complex)

Documents required
- Detailed CV
- Motivation/application letter
- Copies of references/recommendation letters

Job applications should be sent to: mumbai@eda.admin.ch (high-resolution scan)
Subject: “Application for post of housekeeper at Residence”

or

by post or courier

Consulate General of Switzerland
to the attention of Mr. Samuel Reber
Maker Chambers IV, 10th floor
222 Jamnalal Bajaj Marg
Nariman Point
Mumbai - 400 021

For further enquiries: (022) 2285 8163, Mr. Samuel Reber, Head of Consular Affairs, Personnel and Administration
or (022) 2285 8167, Ms. Shilpa Mathew (for Hindi & Marathi)

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.