Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Geneva typically pay CHF 50–CHF 75 an hour (about CHF 8,650–CHF 13,000 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of live-in, 6 days a week. Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Geneva.
- Typical pay
- CHF 50–CHF 75
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 8,650–CHF 13,000
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Common
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- Live-in
- 6 days a week
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Register as a Cook & Maid CoupleAbout cook & maid couple jobs in Geneva
Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Geneva are household positions: a cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. Families hiring in Geneva range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Greater Geneva.
Geneva is known for international organisations, private banking, watchmaking, and commodity trading, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as United Nations Geneva, WHO, Pictet, Rolex, CERN, and Richemont. Geneva hosts more international organisations than any other city on Earth, alongside CERN and the world's luxury watch industry.
Main duties
- Cook daily family meals
- Clean and maintain the home
- Do laundry and ironing
- Manage groceries and supplies
- Serve meals and help with guests
Cook & Maid Couple pay in Geneva
Household incomes in Geneva are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 108,000, which is why cook & maid couple pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a cook & maid couple
- 7:00Breakfast & household start
- 9:30Cleaning & maintenance
- 12:30Lunch
- 15:00Garden, errands, laundry
- 18:30Dinner & lock-up
Why work in Geneva?
The local job market is growing at 2.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Geneva.
Geneva is often described as “The World's Diplomatic and Private Banking Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Cooking experience for one partner
- Housekeeping experience for the other
- References
- Right to work for both partners
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Geneva normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your cook & maid couple experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook & maid couple earn in Geneva?
Cook & Maid Couple jobs in Geneva typically pay CHF 50–CHF 75 an hour (about CHF 8,650–CHF 13,000 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in cook & maid couple jobs in Geneva?
Live-in positions are common. Live-in cook & maid couple roles in Geneva normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.
What do I need to work as a cook & maid couple in Switzerland?
Employers ask for cooking experience for one partner, housekeeping experience for the other and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a cook & maid couple do day to day?
A cook & maid couple is a couple where one partner cooks for the family and the other keeps the home clean and organised. Typical duties include cook daily family meals, clean and maintain the home, do laundry and ironing.
How do I apply for cook & maid couple jobs in Geneva on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Geneva hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a cook & maid couple work?
A typical schedule is live-in, 6 days a week. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.