live-in housekeepers, nannies and domestic couples for villas
We select live-in housekeepers, nannies, domestic couples and seasonal staff for homes across Menorca, from Mahón to Ciutadella: in-depth interviews, references verified with previous employers and the first candidates in under 3 hours.
Placement agency licensed by the SNE, no. 1300000318
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One-off fee · 6-month guarantee
DOMESTIC STAFF IN MENORCA
Trusted household staff in Menorca, year-round and for the season
Menorca is a different island from its neighbours: a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, a slower pace and a housing stock that mixes the homes of Menorcan families with the second homes of British, French, Italian and mainland-Spanish families who spend May to October here. That mix means the staffing needs are different too. A household in Mahón or Ciutadella wants a stable housekeeper all year round; a villa in Binibeca or Sant Lluís needs someone to open the house in spring, run it at full tilt with the family in residence and close it down properly in autumn.
The local pool of domestic staff is small and, in summer, badly stretched: hotels and restaurants absorb many of the island's candidates, and families arriving in June find themselves with no options. That is why we work ahead. From our national pool of interviewed candidates we select people willing to relocate to Menorca for the season or for good, and we combine them with the island-based candidates we already know.
At Maids & Co we select live-in and live-out housekeepers, nannies, elderly carers and domestic couples for families in Menorca through in-depth interviews and direct reference checks. Before we put anyone forward we build a clear picture of how each house works: who lives in it, for how many months, whether there is a garden and pool to look after and which languages are spoken at the table.
We don't have an office in Menorca, and the flight from the mainland is part of the job: the start is organised with flights and arrival dates already fixed, so nobody lands on the same day as the family. Family interviews take place by video call or in person at the house.
We work on success: you only pay if you hire.No cost until the selection is complete. Replacement guarantee included.
The capital and its great natural harbour are home to the island's resident families and to the townhouses and apartments of the old centre. The typical request here is a full-time live-out housekeeper, or a live-in for households with young children or elderly relatives, on a stable year-round schedule.
Ciutadella
The former capital, with its palaces and old town, is the liveliest year-round town in the west of the island. Families in Ciutadella and in nearby developments such as Cala Morell and Cala en Blanes ask us for experienced housekeepers, elderly carers and school-year nannies.
Binibeca
The whitewashed houses of Binibeca Vell and the pool villas of Binibeca Nou and Binidalí are second homes for families who spend the whole summer here. They look for seasonal staff who live in the house or nearby, cook and keep the villa running while guests come and go.
Sant Lluís
The south-eastern municipality, with Punta Prima, S'Algar, Alcaufar and Cala Torret, is full of villas owned by British and northern-European families. Requests here are for English-speaking housekeepers, domestic couples for larger properties and holiday-season nannies.
The Menorca season runs from May to October, peaking in July and August. Many families open the house at Easter, use it for odd weeks until June and then live in it continuously over the summer. For that calendar we select seasonal staff with agreed start and end dates, or a permanent, island-based person who looks after the house all year and is reinforced with extra staff when the family is in residence.
When the principals are away the house is never left to itself: a trusted housekeeper or couple keeps it aired, looks after the garden and pool, lets in contractors and prepares the arrival. When they are in residence the rhythm changes: meals, guests, children and daily cleaning. We map out both phases with each family so the contract and the salary reflect the real workload.
Families who come to Menorca mostly speak Spanish, English and Catalan; there are also French and Italian owners. We select candidates with the language level the household needs, above all English for the villas of Sant Lluís and Es Castell, and Catalan or Menorquí where it helps with local families.
DOMESTIC COUPLES
Couples and domestic couples in Menorca
In the larger villas of Sant Lluís, Binibeca, Alaior or Es Mercadal the arrangement that works best is usually a domestic couple: one partner runs the house, laundry and kitchen, the other the garden, pool, maintenance and errands, and together they open and close the property each season. The couple lives in separate accommodation on the grounds, which reassures owners when the villa stands empty in winter.
We select couples with a proven track record in seasonal homes, references verified with previous employers and the willingness to relocate to the island. If a house only needs supervision and upkeep out of season, we also place caretaker couples who stay all year round.
How you hire domestic staff in Menorca with Maids & Co
A clear process from start to finish, with a single point of contact who knows your home.
1
Tell us what you need
A five-minute brief by phone, WhatsApp or the form: duties, schedule, area and salary. We define the exact profile with you.
2
Profiles in under 3 hours
The first matching profiles reach your client portal: in-depth interview done and references checked with their previous employers.
3
Interviews and a 2-day trial
Schedule in-person or video interviews from the portal and, if you wish, try the candidate at home for two days before deciding.
4
Contract and Social Security registration
You only pay when you hire. We advise you on the terms and, if you prefer, our labour team handles the contract and the registration.
WHAT THE FEE INCLUDES
What's included and what we never charge
What's included
Selection with an in-depth interview of every candidate
References verified directly with previous employers
Advice on the contract and Social Security registration
Free replacement during the first 6 months
Support until onboarding, plus your client portal
What we never charge
The search: you pay nothing until you hire
Monthly or sign-up fees
Lock-in or commitment of any kind
FEES & GUARANTEE
One-off fee and a 6-month guarantee
You pay nothing during the search. Only once you take the person on and you're happy do you pay a single fee: the equivalent of one month of the agreed salary, plus VAT. No subscriptions or lock-in.
Other domestic services in MenorcaSeasonal cooks, gardeners, caretaker couples, laundry and ironing help and extra hands for guests and events.
COSTS & SALARIES IN MENORCA
Housekeepers in Menorca: live-in, live-out and hourly
Housekeepers in Menorca: live-in, live-out and hourly
Type
Market salary (2026)
Estimated total cost
Hourly housekeeper
€10 – 15/hour
+ Social Security registration & contributions
Live-out, full-time (SMI)
from €1,424.50/month (12 payments)
≈ €1,742/month with Social Security
Live-in housekeeper
€1,500 – €2,500/month
+ employer's Social Security (≈ 22%)
Indicative 2026 market figures for Menorca based on the current minimum wage (RD 126/2026). The real cost depends on the hours, location and each home's needs. At Maids & Co you pay no agency fee until the selection is complete.
Clients who hire domestic staff with Maids & Co in Menorca
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“Maids and co is the best agency we have dealt with. We contacted them on Sunday and they replied the same day. We had an initial chat regarding our requirements and after a few days they sent us 3 suitable Curricula. All the candidates were…”
Hiring domestic staff in Menorca: what you need to know
Yes. We cover the entire island: Mahón, Es Castell, Sant Lluís, Alaior, Es Mercadal, Ferreries, Ciutadella and the coastal developments such as Binibeca, Punta Prima, S'Algar, Son Bou, Cala Galdana, Fornells and Cala Morell. On a small island an island-based candidate can reach almost any town; for remote villas we prioritise live-in staff or people housed nearby.
Yes, it's one of the most common requests in Menorca. We agree start and end dates, accommodation and duties, and select candidates who are looking precisely for a seasonal position, many with previous experience in Balearic villas. We also fill the permanent, year-round role when a family needs it.
That is the norm in seasonal homes. The live-in has her own room and, in the larger villas, a separate staff apartment or cottage. We help you set the hours, rest periods and on-call time that Spain's household-employee rules require, so living together works from day one.
Yes. A good share of our pool speaks fluent English, and we also select candidates with French, Italian or Catalan when a family asks for it. Tell us which language is spoken at home and with the children and we filter on that from the very first proposal.
The first verified candidates reach your client portal in under 3 hours, and very specific roles can take up to 48 hours. In Menorca we recommend starting the search early, especially for June and July, because the supply of candidates on the island shrinks sharply once the tourist season begins.
Between €10 and €15 per hour in salary (the 2026 legal minimum is €9.55/h), plus Social Security registration and contributions from the first hour. Hourly positions are scarce in high season; a full-time live-out housekeeper is usually easier to fill.
The family does, as the employer, and it is mandatory from the first hour, including for a seasonal position. We advise you on the fixed-term or permanent contract and the registration and, if you prefer, our employment team handles all the paperwork for you.
We don't have an office in Menorca: we select from our head office and support you remotely, travelling when it's needed. Family interviews are held by video call or at the house itself, and throughout the six-month guarantee we remain available by phone and WhatsApp.
Nothing during the search. Only once you take the person on and are happy do you pay a single fee: the equivalent of one month of the agreed salary, plus VAT. No subscriptions or lock-in, with the 6-month guarantee included and a 50% refund if you're not satisfied during the first month.
