Hutchinsons Staff

Person required to run and maintain a large (20+) vintage car collection in the South of France. Long term & highly discerning Hutchinson’s clients require somebody with previous experience in the care and maintenance of vintage vehicles, to include basic roadside mechanical knowledge (mechanic employed) as well as the ability to keep all vehicles spotlessly valeted and maintained at all times. You will also capable of driving the vehicles between two different properties on the Riviera and acting as chauffeur. Other duties will include general & garden maintenance at the location where the cars are kept. Possibility to help on the client’s yacht if interested. Salary in the region of 30,000 Euros gross per annum (negotiable). Candidates will idealy have a boat licence. French speaker preferable but not essential. (REF HU1482)

A secretary who is fluent in English and ideally French is needed for a position in France that will be based on a 5 day working week. Candidates must be able to manage various tasks at one time, be eloquent, and have experience at the highest level.
Candidates should also have great computer skills and be able to handle typical secretary tasks such as speed writing and taking dictation, arranging meetings, handling paperwork, coordinating between other colleagues, etc.
The successful applicant should be result oriented and able to meet deadlines as well as be prepared to travel occasionally as required. Negotiable salary. (REF HU1480)

Wonderful job working for a busy family of 5 with three children aged 10, 9, and 6 at their beautiful home in scenic Kingston. The father works full-time and the mother is a stay at home mum who is very busy managing their multiple other properties. The family employ a full-time housekeeper and gardener, both of whom have worked for the family for over 8 years.
They seek somebody who can come in and support with the many duties required around the house. They are ideally looking for somebody to act as a PA for the mother (mainly personal but also some business) – planning and organizing events, etc., helping her type letters and memos, answer emails, help with managing the real estate, book appointments, run errands and do the food shopping, etc. As such, candidates must have excellent computer and communication skills and be well-informed and with the times.
They also need somebody who can cook simple but good quality and healthy meals. One of the children is diabetic and thus meals will need to be kept in line with dietary requirements.
As the mother is very busy, the ideal candidate will also be able to look after the children while she is around. This will involve making sure they do their homework, helping them revise, driving them to their many activities, etc. Some sole charge of children will also be necessary.
Candidates must be flexible in days off as weekend work will be required. A driver is essential. Non Smokers only. Negotiable salary. Although the family ideally seeks a candidate that can cover all duties, they will certainly consider a candidate who can handle 2 out of the 3. (REF HU1479)

Wonderful newly created position for an experienced House Manager and PA. Candidates must have general knowledge of dealing with contractors and sub contractors, good staff management and training skills as well as experience in keeping budgets, accounting, payroll, reports, and great computer skills. You must also be able to arrange and supervise catering as well as PA duties such as planning personal and business trips, etc.
You will be working closely with the principals and will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the whole household. Candidates must be willing to travel and flexible. This is a newly built property of approx 6-8 bedrooms, built on one level with services and storage at basement level.
The interior designers are now in the property and candidates will be required to work alongside them and built a team of staff for this new residence. However travelling staff are also available when the principals are in residence which will be overall seven months of the year.
Driver is essential although chauffeurs and security staff are also on site.
Accommodation is a separate single apartment on the estate. Salary to be discussed depending upon previous experience.
For cultural reasons this vacancy is open to female candidates only. Minimum of ten years experience either in private household or hotel management essential. (REF HU1386)

Mature single lady requires a part time assistant to work Thursday and Fridays each week. Candidates are required to be very organised and have experience of working as a personal assistant within a domestic household is essential.
Duties will include:
Answering the telephone
Replying to invitations and dealing with personal correspondence.
Organisation of Summer parties, Christmas parties, sending out invitations, organising caterers, furniture hire etc.
Sending our Christmas cards
General organisation and diary planning.
Management of house staff and payment of salaries.
This position would suit a mature candidate who is very discreet and a team player.
Salary will be commensurate to experience. Fluent English and computer skills essential. August start. (REF HU1477)

Tutor and personal companion required for a highly intelligent 14 yr old boy to be based in Greece but with worldwide travel.
Candidates will be required to teach and tutor maths at A level standard and ideally will be a maths graduate. Ideally English as first language with additional French language skills a plus.
The tutor will be required to travel with the child and will accompany him on school trips. The pupil attends school in Thessaloniki and the tutor will be responsible for managing the school year, grades, essays, cultural activities and study. You will also organise piano lessons, sailing and other sporting activities.
Single accommodation provided and salary £25,000 Gross per annum.
20 days holiday plus bank holidays per annum. Driver and non smoker essential. CRB CHECK REQUIRED. END OF AUGUST START. (REF HU1464)

Experienced governess required for family who live primarily in Dubai, but travel Overseas 2-3 times throughout the year. There are four children 18, 15, 11 and 7 yrs.
Candidates are required to have an educational background and have worked with children of school age to assist with school projects and home work. You need to be sporty and have a fun personality and be willing to travel when required.
In addition you will supervise the housemaids and drivers and ensure the smooth running of the household. There will also be some PA duties, mainly for the lady of the household. You will require good computer skills and ideally have previous experience of working in the Middle East.
Previous experience of working in the Middle East an advantage.
Salary open to be discussed, own suite nicely decorated. Driver not essential.
Fluent English with either French and Spanish as a second language. (REF HU1359)

ALL UNITED STATES VACANCIES

Butler/Estate Manager/Personal Assistant/Housemaid Positions

Smashing position working for a single businessman at his Pennsylvania home. The client travels frequently for work and will probably be looking to move, within the USA, in approximately 2 years time. Some light travel may be required as part of the job. The client works at his 200 year old, and approximately 6000 square foot house most of the time. Dog lovers are a must as he has a golden retriever.
The client is very health conscious and is looking for a Chef or very good cook who can accommodate his love of healthy food. He tries to eat 6 small meals a day which range from gourmet to small sandwiches. He enjoys almost any cuisine. He does some entertaining though outside catering will be hired for larger events.
He also requires an applicant who can work as a House Manager and PA – overseeing the smooth running of the house, taking care of bills and accounts, overseeing contractors, making travel arrangements, coordinating travel and appointments with his personal and office schedule, and occasional ‘business’ PA duties such as taking notes. Some help around the house will also be required such as making the beds, ironing, and other basic cleaning.
Candidates should also be able to drive the client for both business and personal although he does enjoy driving. He has a car collection although this is mainly looked after by the individual car dealerships.
Usually 2 days off per week although candidates should be flexible and expect to work more hours when the client is in residence with greater time off when the client is travelling. Accommodation will be provided either in the house, or another option and this can be flexible. Good, negotiable salary. Due to allergies, no cats will be allowed, but other pets are ok. Ideally January 2011 start. (REF HU1499)

ASPEN, COLORADO, USA
LIVE-IN COUPLE
COOK/HOUSEKEEPER AND GARDENER/HANDYPERSON/DRIVER
APPLICANTS MUST ALREADY HAVE VALID WORK PERMIT FOR USA

A couple is required to work at a 14,000 square foot residence in Colorado. The family of 2 adults and 1 dog is in residence for approximately 6-7 months per year. The couple will be reporting to the Major Domo/Butler.
The cook/housekeeper will be cooking 3 meals a day for the family when they are in residence to good, family cook standard. The family occasionally entertains but it is not usually with large parties. You will also be responsible for helping out the full-time housekeeper in all aspects of cleaning the property.
The gardener/handyperson will be responsible for maintaining the garden and doing handy/maintenance jobs both indoors and outdoors. A gardening company is hired every year for the more horticultural and landscaping jobs. You will also be in charge of airport runs for the couple as well as driving around guests and doing shopping as required.
Candidates should be flexible. As the family are only in residence about half the year, you will be working a more full-on schedule when they are there – usually 6 days per week. When the family are not in residence, you will be working usually 5 days to week and expected to take your annual leave during this period. At least one member of the couple must be a driver, but both would be ideal.
A private double bedroom (with beautiful views of the mountains) and bathroom is provided within the staff accommodation which has a shared sitting/dining room , kitchen, and terrace. These will be shared with the Butler. The accommodation comes fully furnished and utilities and food will also be paid for. A car will be provided for work use only. (REF HU1475)

COUPLES VACANCIES

European & Overseas Couples

Large private VIP family residence (approximately 1200 square meters) in Moscow, requires a couple to run and manage this property to very high standards. The two Principals travel frequently and as such, there are long periods when the house is unoccupied.
Duties will be all around house management, as well as supervision of 2 maids and making sure top standards are maintained. Other duties will include table service, gathering and printing weather forecasts as well as interior decorating and creating table settings. The housekeeper must speak Russian. Previous high end private house experience essential.
The other member of the couple should be prepared to fill the role of a General Factotum and it would be beneficial if they were able to serve at table.
The Principals have a small Yorkshire Terrier so the couple should be animal friendly, however they will not need to look after the dog. A Chef is also employed so no cooking duties will be necessary.
A private room with bathroom will be provided and salary is negotiable. (REF HU1485)

A live in couple are required for this family of four in France, This large villa has 9 rooms, a 3 bedroom guest house and the principals father, also has a property in the grounds which has got 6 rooms.
Duties will include surveillance of the 3 properties, overseeing contractors, the daily gardener and pool worker, all housekeeping duties including laundry, ironing and grocery shopping.
One member of the couple will be required to cook for the family which is approximately one meal a day and mainly for the children. The family enjoy traditional and simple French cuisine. You will be required to assist with informal dinner parties although the principle enjoys cooking so you won’t be required to cook but you will need to help with the grocery shopping, cleaning and serving at table.
Ideally one of the couple will have good handyperson skills and be able to mange simple household repairs.
Both of the couple are required to drive and there is a car for work use. There is a self contained one bedroom apartment with living room, kitchen and bathroom provided for the couple. The family are in residence 3 months of the year, including summer holidays, school term and Christmas. When the family are in residence, you will have Sunday’s off although flexibility is a must. When the family are not in residence extra time off and less working hours will be the norm. Salary in the region of 2,000 Euro’s net per month. FLUENT FRENCH ESSENTIAL. (REF HU1465)

Our clients are a retired British couple who live 7-8 months of each year in Monte Carlo and their other home in the South of France. They divide the remainder of the year in their home in London and travelling. Their Filipino housekeeper of 20 years is retiring and they require a couple to replace her. Duties will include cooking to dinner party standard for between 6-8 people once a week, plus general housekeeping and laundry duties. (There is a fully equipped laundry room). The clients’ apartment consists of 2 large bedroom and bathroom suites and has 1 large reception rooms and 2 small ones. The other house is recently purchased and will undergo a full refurbishment, but it is intended that the house will be used during the summer holidays and on some weekends. The gentleman of the couple to be employed will act as driver, (Bentley and Porsche) and also care for the vehicles, keeping them clean, valeted and checked for oil, water and tyre pressure levels. In addition, he will assist with heavier household cleaning duties, general maintenance and also have the ability to undertake food and drink service. In Monaco there is a very nice 1 bedroom apartment for the couple to use with shower room, large lounge and kitchen which has been beautifully refurbished. Similarly in Bar-Sur-Loup there will be lovely accommodation. Salary is negotiable. French speakers preferred but not essential, but fluent English is essential. Start May 2010. (REF HU1248) ON HOLD

An experienced couple is required for this young family with 2 children in Milan. One member of the couple will be required to act as the butler cleaning all the silver and making sure that the dining area is tidy. A driver is essential as you will be required to drive to collect shopping etc.
The other member of the couple will act as the cook and laundress. You will be required to cook breakfast and dinner for the family and lunch for the family and 6 staff. The family enjoy simple Italian food. Once a week the family have a formal dinner party for about 10-12 guests and you will need to have experience catering for that amount of guests as well as pulling out all the stops with the food including presentation.
You will need to look after the wardrobes and have experience with fine and expensive clothing.
There are 2 live in nannies, 2 daily housekeepers and a driver also employed. There is a one bedroom and bathroom available which is in the main apartment but very separate. 1 ½ days off per week which include Monday and Thursday. Salary in the region of 4,000 euros per month. Start ASAP. (REF HU1459)

Family of four including 2 school age children will shortly relocate from London to their new home in Geneva. They require a couple who between them can manage the household and become part of the family. Other staff will be employed, i.e. cleaners, cook and a gardening team.
The driver / chauffeur ideally will already have experience of driving in Geneva and be used to caring for prestige cars. You will drive the principals each day, which will include driving the master to work and meetings, running various errands, driving the children to school and be available to take and collect the principals to events and activities outside normal working hours when necessary. Ideally you will have some handyman skills and be able to manage any light in house repairs as needed. The driver will also manage the internal workings of the household, dealing with contractors, maintenance contracts and over seeing the plant room etc.
The housekeeper should already have experience of being in charge of a large family home, although a hands on position you will be required to supervise cleaning staff and work alongside the cook in respect of provisioning and ordering household supplies. Eventually the family will entertain and you will be required to assist with dinner parties and events. The children are 11 and 7yrs and no longer require a full time nanny, but it is essential the housekeeper is experienced with children and is willing to assist with their care i.e. getting the children ready for school, and various after school activities, babysitting.
The couple may be asked to travel with the family once or twice per year to other homes in Greece and St Moritz
Salary in the region of 10,000 Gross (Swiss Francs) per month. Lovely self contained one bedroom bungalow in the grounds, completely refurbished and furnished. Use of a car available. FLUENT ENGLISH AND FRENCH ESSENTIAL July 2010 start. (REF HU1446)

Experienced Couple required to look after two apartments (in the same building) in an exclusive area of Paris for a Middle Eastern VIP Business man. The client spends most of his time in Paris (in one apartment), and when the other family members visit him, they will stay in the penthouse. Maximum flexibility is required during this time. The couple must work at the highest level constantly and showing great attention to detail.
Daily duties will include preparing breakfasts, day-to-day general housekeeping such as cleaning, shopping, stock control, and making flower arrangements. The Butler and Valet will also need to greet guests & visitors, take personal care of the client, valeting duties with excellent ironing skills and refreshing of clothes.
Both members must be capable of handling in-house and contracted-out laundry and dry cleaning, minor repairs, clean shoes, laundering. You will be required to keep accounts, undertake any personal purchases for the Principal packing and unpacking for travel. The Valet may occasionally be required to travel with the Principal.
You will be liaising and coordinating with the employer’s Household Manager on all aspects and should therefore be able to interact with other staff including a live-in body guard, drivers, PA, contractors, andvendors.
Beautiful furnished apartment (also in the building) provided. Fluent English and French. Salary 900 Euros net/week. (REF HU1390)

London Couples

Couple required to work at a beautiful London home for a family of 5. The family have 3 boys aged 6, 8, and 11, although the eldest will be attending boarding school in September. The family are excellent employers and have retained staff for over 5 years in the past.
The Nanny, Cook, and Housekeeper will be in charge of watching the children when they are not at school and getting them ready for appointments such as karate as well as play dates. You will also be making sure they have breakfast (although this is usually not cooked) and cooking their dinner, as well as lunches when they are not at school. The family enjoys healthy and traditional food such as roasts, pastas, etc. If the cook was able to cook Arabic food that would also be a plus. You will also be cleaning the house and doing the laundry, although outside help may be hired if required.
The driver will be in charge of taking the children to their various appointments as well as helping out around the house with cleaning, cooking, and whatever indoor handyperson duties are required. The family have a part-time gardener and outdoor handyperson so these duties will not be required.
At least one member of the couple must drive. An ensuite and furnished double bedroom with kitchen is provided on the top floor of the home.
Salary negotiable. Ideally the couple would be willing to work a 6 day week, but this can be flexible. (REF HU1488)

Wonderful job working for a lovely family of five at their four storey home in Notting Hill. The family have 3 children: 14 year old twins and a 7 year old, although one of the twins is going to boarding school
Candidates will be working a 5 ½ day week with usually Saturday afternoons and Sundays off. Typical working hours will start at 7:00am, work through lunch, with a break in the afternoon, and then working again in the evening, usually finishing after dinner.
The Cook and Housekeeper will do the cleaning for the 4 bedroom house. They will also prepare breakfast in the morning for the family, lunch in the afternoon usually just for the wife, and dinner in the evening for the family around 5:30pm. The cook should be of good family cooking standard, and the family particularly enjoy Mediterranean cuisine. There will be occasional small dinner parties for friends, and if they have any larger parties, outside help will be brought in.
The Handyman and Driver will do basic handyman duties around the house as well as drive the family to school, run errands, airport runs, etc.
At least one of the candidates must be a driver, both would be a plus. Candidate may be required to be in the house during working hours if the youngest son is on his own, but there will not be any formal childcare. A daily housekeeper who works 3 hours per day in the afternoons is also employed as well as a driver for work related purposes.
The family have a home in Norway and will occasionally need the couple to travel with them. They also have other homes and as such, do travel often.
A separate and very nice 1 bedroom flat a few doors down the street is provided for the couple that is unfurnished but could be furnished if necessary.
Salary negotiable but around £750-800 net per week. Due to accommodation, no pets or dependents. The family do not have any pets, but they could have a dog in the future. (REF HU1486)

Newly created position for an energetic, well organised and experienced housekeeping couple, required for VIP family home in Chelsea. It is essential that the couple work well together as many of the housekeeping duties will be shared.
The property is large and has lots of stairs and high ceilings, so you must be fit.
Duties will include all general housekeeping duties, which will include cleaning, washing and ironing to a high standard, polishing silver and generally maintaining the interior and exterior of the residence. Ideally you will have experience in the care of antiques, fine fabrics and furnishings and be able to care for wardrobes, which will include packing and unpacking as the principals do travel a lot.
There are five children ( nanny employed) and family dogs, so it is important that you like pets and love children. You will be required to assist with getting the children ready for school and preparing their breakfast each day. A chef is employed so there will be very little cooking required. You will also help with children’s bath/bedtime, so ability to read a story is a must.
At least one of the couple should drive and be able to run errands, help with the school run and be prepared to look after the cars. In addition you will need to walk the dog, tidy and sweep outside, change light bulbs, deal with any minor repairs and oversee security when the principals are away.
Salary negotiable depending upon experience, 11/2 -2 days off per week. Non smoker’s essential, at least one of the couple must drive and have an EU licence. (REF HU1467)

Family of five including 3 children (eldest is at boarding school) will move into their new home in early September 2010.
This is a newly created position as the family currently have daily help in their current home which is much smaller than the new one.
The new house is large and hence the need for 2 people to work well together.
Duties will include all day to day general housekeeping duties, shopping and provisioning. One of the couple will be required to prepare fresh and healthy family meals and be able to cater a small informal dinner party.
The gentleman of the couple will need to drive and be willing to do school and airport runs, care for the cars and run errands.
The couple are required to have an eye for detail and also be able to care for both gentleman’s and ladies wardrobes.
A full time nanny and personal assistant are employed.
The family have a small dog which one of the couple will be required to walk.
Salary in the region of £800 npw – basement one bedroom flat and 11/2 -2days.
SEPTEMBER START – Spanish speakers would be an added bonus as the children are learning Spanish. (REF HU1410)

An experienced, traditional “in house” Portuguese speaking couple are required to run and manage this 4 bedroom home in London.
The housekeeper/cook is required to be very experienced and hands on with very high standards of cleaning, ironing and good laundry skills including the care of fine fabrics. You will be required to care for Antiques, polish silver and brass and ensure the house is kept immaculate.
You will also be required to cook for the family including breakfast, lunch and dinner. The family enjoy good home foods and have a taste for European cuisine.
The other member of the couple will be required to act as the butler/driver. The duties will include traditional butler duties such as laying up and serving at table, greeting and attending to guests and helping out with the housekeeping. You will also be required to drive the children to and from school.
A child friendly couple is essential as there are 2 young children. There is a nanny employed but you may occasionally be required to help with childcare if the nanny is out.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience. There is a car provided for work use. You may be required to travel with the family to Switzerland occasionally. There is a separate 1 bedroom 1 bathroom flat 100 meters away provided. The position is not suitable for those with dependant children. 11/2 to 2 days of per week salary £850 net per week. Start ASAP. (REF HU1401)

Country Couples

This historic hall and & Estate are home to a delightful couple and their 3 children. The clients are hands-on farmers responsible for the management of over 1,000 hectares of farmland and parkland and the property provides amenity and outdoor leisure events. The lady of the house is a renowned sculptor and her work can be found in collections worldwide. The Hall and its stunning gardens provide the perfect venue for civil weddings and wedding receptions and the Hall is registered to hold civil ceremonies. The clients live in a private wing of the home and need a housekeeper to help out in the house with general cleaning, housekeeping, dusting, polishing and care of the home including laundry. If a couple were to be employed one would need housekeep and the other to be an experienced groom who is able to take care of 7 horses and ponies. During the season 4 of these (2 horses and 2 ponies) hunt each week and you would need to clip, condition and ride them and take care of all their needs. There will be duties to include security, driving the Bentley to and from the wedding venue and hay and straw carting during the summer. A 3 (double) bedroom stable flat is on offer – your own horse is welcome as are “nice” children (who may ride the ponies if desired) and cats and dogs. Salary is negotiable for the right housekeeper or couple. This is a lovely job for a single or couple who love country life, shooting, hunting and fishing and who want to work for genuinely lovely clients. (REF HU1490)

Large newly refurbished modern residence of overseas owners. The property has eight suites and is set in approx 7 acres of land.
The owners live abroad for a large part of the year and will visit this property a number of times per year but in a sporadic manner. It will therefore fall to the couple to manage the day to day running of the property and it is very important that the couple work closely together.
You will be required to undertake all housekeeping duties, arrange flowers, menu plan and deal with all provisioning, food purchasing and stock control. There will be occasional light cooking, one needs to be able to serve at table and deal with household administration. Occasional airport runs, caring for the cars and dealing with fleet management will also be part of the role.
The property has been finished to high spec standards and ideally one of the couple should be computer literate and be able to oversee the technical aspects of boiler and plant room.
Garden contractors will be employed, but ideally one of the couple should be willing to assist with some light gardening duties, sweeping, tidying and perhaps mowing the lawns.
The normal working week will consist of five – eight hour days, but these hours will be exceeded when the principals are in residence. The couple are able to manage their own time but must be present when the principals or their guests are in residence.
Salary £50,000 gross per annum. 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
All found 3 bedroom semi detached newly refurbished cottage available.
Ideally both should drive and have their own car, but a car will be purchased for business use. Previous experience essential. Immediate start. (REF HU1469)

An experienced couple are required for this rural 5 bedroom farmhouse with guest cottage in Scotland. The principles have another property in London and only spend 15-16 weeks a year at the property.
An experienced gardener is required to maintain the garden around the house and beautiful planted woodlands nearby.
Duties will include strimming, mowing and a chainsaw licence is essential.
You will also be required to do general maintenance/handy work around the property.
Partner will act as the housekeeper working 15 hours a week at times to be agreed with the owner’s wife. You will need to be a competent housekeeper with good laundry skills. You will be required to cook for the family when they are in residence, they enjoy simple English foods and you will need to have the ability to follow a recipe. You will also be required to do airport runs.
Both parties should have clean driving licences and there is a car provided for work use.
Salary £16,000 Gross per annum for the gardener and £8 per hour for the housekeeper. There is a 3 bedroom unfurnished cottage available, council tax paid but no other bills. Pets are acceptable. You will need to both be very flexible with time off when the family are in residence taking extra time off in lieu. Plenty of local fishing for those who enjoy a hobby. (REF HU1462)

A new position has become available for a friendly management couple to run this well established 6 bedroom guest house based in the New Forest.
Your duties will include cooking and serving breakfast, shopping for provisions, gardening, cleaning etc.
There is a cleaner and gardener employed.
You will need to make sure that all guests are checked in and out on time.
There is a 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, sitting room with shared kitchen. The entrance is through the kitchen on the other side of the property.
You will need to be extremely flexible regarding time off with some weeks working longer hours and days than others. Salary £12,000 - 15,000 gross per annum per couple. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN HOTEL AND CATERING INDUSTY (REF HU1417)

Weekend Country residence of a mature business couple and their family.
The property is seven bedrooms and stands within a large acreage of farmland and woodland. The gardens are presently managed by a contractor as until now a single house person has been employed. The current housekeeper is moving on and the owners feel that the vacancy is now best suited to a couple and hence the gardens and grounds will therefore be managed by the couple.
Duties will include all general housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, silver polishing, flower arranging and simple table service. The family are vegetarian and so a good family cook who likes to follow new recipes is desirable.
The couple should have computing skills and be able to communicate with the owners PA in London by email, manage basic accounting /admin, shop and provision by internet websites.
The gentleman will ideally have good maintenance gardening skills and be able to take care of the grounds, which includes lawn, small vegetable plot, shrubs and easy maintained beds. A number of public pathways lead through the land and you will be required to patrol the paths regularly, keeping a tidy image and ensuring no trespass. Other duties will include general house maintenance and repairs, liaison with contractors, routine swimming pool care and care of the cars and machinery.
It is essential that the couple work closely together and that the outdoor person has a willingness to assist inside with heavy cleaning and polishing. One of the couple should be able to serve at table and meet and greet family and their guests.
The owners have adult children and numerous grandchildren who visit from time to time.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience, self contained 2 bedroom apartment in the unused stable courtyard. Car available for work use and 2 days off mid week, but with some weekends. One dog or cat may be considered. (REF HU1405)

Flexible and patient couple required to look after a large estate in Marlow for a Saudi Arabian family. The couple will be responsible for general overseeing and caretaking of the property. Duties will include monitoring the condition of several properties as well as routine housekeeping and handyman responsibilities. Light gardening and the cleaning and maintenance of the swimming pool are also required. You should be comfortable liaising with contractors and other staff to ensure the smooth running of the estate. You will also be needed to act as an assistant to the family. The successful candidates will have superb DIY skills, basic knowledge of plumbing and pool operations, and be an experienced driver with a clean license and an excellent knowledge of West London for chauffeuring the family around.
Candidates should have relevant experience – ideally with a Middle Eastern family – but also be willing to learn new skills and responsibilities. The family uses the Estate primarily as their summer home and thus are in the UK only approximately 100 days per year. Hours are 6 days per week plus extended hours when the family is in residence, 5 days & 35 hours per week when the family are not in residence. Salary 700 net/week and 4 weeks plus bank holidays are offered in compensation. (REF HU1168).

Experienced country house couple, required for a large rural farming and shooting estate in North East Scotland. Half way between Aberdeen and Inverness
Family of four including 2 children, one a weekly boarder and the other a full time boarder. There are older children who visit occasionally.
This is a new couple’s position as the current housekeeper will be retiring.
The housekeeper will run and manage the house on a daily basis, which will include assisting and supervising the cleaning staff, handle family laundry and generally ensure that the house runs smoothly. This is large and busy family home which does host private shoots during the season. The housekeeper will be required to meet and greet guests and help with table serve. A cook is available for special occasions, but occasionally preparation of simple family food to help the lady of the house who usually cooks for the family.
The Gentleman will be required to oversee the general maintenance programme for the property both inside and out. You should be pro active, have good all round handyman skills and maintain the property to a high standard. There are numerous cars on the estate and you will be expected to manage the fleet and undertake some driving duties.
Gardening staff are employed; you will need to liaise with the gardener in regards outdoor repairs etc.
The family have a holiday home in France and are away for an average of four months per year, during this time the couple will oversee security of the residence.
There are 2 working dogs that are also family pets.
Salary to be discussed, 2 bedroom self contained cottage which can either be furnished or unfurnished. Sorry no dependant children or pets. Non smokers essential. Both must drive and have a car for personal use. A vehicle is always available for any work related driving. (REF HU1365)

NORTHALLERTON-N.YORKSHIRE
COUPLE
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER – 20HRS

Large Country estate in most beautiful location between the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors.
Described as an associated garden and small landscape park, with the main features being a Topiary sculpture walk and circular rose garden.
An experienced and knowledgeable gardener is required to manage the day to day running and maintenance of the gardens, but a specialist person tends the topiary. Partner will act as housekeeper and should be prepared to undertake general cleaning, laundry and possibly some food preparation for approx 20 hours per week. Although if preferred, full time hours can be given if gardening assistance is provided.
The family have 2 small children but a full time nanny is employed.
This is a relaxed family environment.
Salary negotiable depending upon experience, self contained cottage and 2 days off per week. Driver essential due to the rural location. (REF HU1264)

HOUSE AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, BUTLERS

Overseas House Management & Butlers

Wonderful job for one of Hutchinson’s longest term clients acting as a Butler for a Royal Family’s home an hour outside of Riyadh. The 10 bedroom, country home sits within a massive complex that also includes a farm. The house is primarily used by the family at weekends, although they also spend the occasional week or two in residence.
When the family is not in residence, the Butler will primarily be acting as a caretaker, making sure the house is kept running in top shape, the silver is polished, etc. When the family is in residence, the Butler will be doing a typical Butler service.
The home is fully staffed with housekeepers, etc.
A driver is not required, although it may be helpful as the home is in a rural location. Salary is around £2600 per month and paid tax free in sterling.
A self contained, air conditioned, one bedroom apartment on the Estate is provided. (REF HU1449)

Superb opportunity to join a team of butlers for a first class position for a well respected and delightful VIP. The position is based outside of Paris although you will be travelling approximately 25% of the year worldwide – including the private yacht.
Candidates will provide personal attention and care for the gentleman – providing him with a first rate Butler service to include laying up and serving, attending to the Gentleman and his guest’s needs, meeting and greeting guests, overseeing the cleaning of his rooms, etc. As a Butler, you must also be willing to handle Valet duties to include responsibility for a substantial couture wardrobe, packing and unpacking, pressing suits and shirts, bulling shoes and generally take overall care of the wardrobe.
Candidates need to be able to communicate amongst and work with a team of staff and be willing to work long, unsociable hours on occasion. French is not essential, but it would be beneficial.
Top salary and excellent package available for the right person. Previous experience is not essential, however you should have experience within a 5* boutique hotel, or private household. (REF HU1455)

A reliable butler and driver is required to act as House Manger for an individual lady client to take on general house management tasks, chauffeuring duties and butling duties. Based in Chelsea with a weekend country estate in Oxfordshire. Very formal household requiring attention to detail and discretion, for a single business lady in her late 50’s who employs 2-3 other staff members, including housekeeper/cook who undertakes cooking for business lunches 2-4 times per week for up to 5 people. Occasional evening receptions and major events. Driving duties required and you will be expected to undertake chauffeuring of the client and members of her family to business and social events including visits to the Country Estate. Might suit butler/chauffeur with ex-service background. There are also family pets to be cared for on occasion. Travel involved is limited to Country Estate and London but you should be flexible. Excellent live out salary package which could include private medical insurance, uniform provided & possibility of car supplied. (REF HU1498)

A House Manager and Driver is required for a home in London. Candidates’ will be ensuring the smooth running of the house and supervising the two live-in housekeepers. This will include general house maintenance such as changing the lightbulbs, etc. You will also be doing some Butler duties when the family entertains which is not often. As a driver, you will be taking the Principal to and from work, running errands, and car maintenance.
Other duties will include basic gardening, walking the dog, etc. Previous experience is essential.
Typical hours are 8am – 7pm Monday – Fridays. Occasional weekend work required. Please note, a personal car will not be able to be left at the house during the day, due to it being residential parking.
Salary around £25,000 – 32,000 g.p.a. (REF HU1451)

An experienced, traditional person is required to assign in the running and management this 4 bedroom home in London, with the assistance of a daily Housekeeper/Cook, (she is very experienced and hands on, with a very high standards of cleaning & laundry skills.) You will be required to assist in the care of antiques, polish silver and brass and ensure the house is kept immaculate. You will be required to act as the Butler/Driver. The traditional butler duties will include laying up and serving at table, greeting and attending to guests and helping with the housekeeping. You will also be required to drive the children to and from school. It is essential that you are prepared to travel with the family to Switzerland on occasion and be happy and willing to drive cars to and from the Swiss house – in other words you must be happy to drive on both sides of the road.
A child friendly person is essential as there are 2 young children (2 & 4 years) although there is a nanny employed. Salary is negotiable depending upon experience. There is a car provided for work use. There is a separate 1 bedroom 1 bathroom flat 100 meters away provided. 1 ½ -2 free days per week salary £negotiable. Start ASAP. (REF HU1401) ON HOLD

A top notch, very experienced and well presented Houseman and Cook is required for a large, beautiful 6 storey house in London. The employer requires only the highest standards of his employees and his home, and will accept nothing less. Client is very dynamic and can be stressed at times – hence a calm, professional and unflappable personality is essential. You will be responsible for the general running of the house – to include assisting the daily housekeeper with cleaning, laundry, basic maintenance (such as changing a light bulb,) monitoring deliveries and visitors, meeting and greeting guests, answering the telephone, etc. The successful applicant will be in charge of security for the house and must be familiar with the use of security alarms. Initiative and sound common sense are very important.
A competent cook, you will need to prepare breakfasts daily, some lunches, and dinner. The Principal enjoys entertaining and as such you will also be required to cook for dinner parties. The Principal enjoys extremely healthy cooking and prefers Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.
Based on a 5 day, Monday to Friday week, you will also be required to work some weekends, and will be given time off in lieu. Candidates should be flexible e.g. taking time off during the day, if required for evening work. Accommodation provided is 1 bedroom and bathroom. Immediate start date. Salary negotiable. (REF HU1391)

Organized and flexible Chef and House Manager required for a position in a family home in South Kensington. The suitable candidate will be very refined and pay close attention to detail.
Duties will include cooking two meals a day, usually for two Principals, cooking for other staff, running errands that include the food shopping, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, driving, polishing shoes, and helping out with Butler duties. You will also be supervising the housekeepers, organizing the household, keeping accounts, meeting and greeting guests.
You will also need to cook occasional dinner parties as well. The family likes simple but high standard cooking and particularly enjoys Italian cuisine, but also a variety including Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, etc. They do not like anything too heavy.
You will be working for a family of four with two children aged four and six. There are also nannies and housekeepers employed.
Salary is negotiable. (REF HU1355) ON HOLD

Country House Management & Butlers

A flexible Under Butler is required for the Principal of a large Estate in Hertfordshire. The 8 bedroom house is usually undergoing lots of refurbishment works. The successful applicant will be working with the Housekeeper, supporting each other in typical housekeeping duties to include ironing, dusting, polishing, vacuuming, etc. This is the Principal’s primary residence, but he does travel occasionally and thus help with packing will also be required.
You will also be cooking several days per week. The client enjoys basic, traditional, and healthy food. The house does not have much formal entertaining but you will be expected to help out when they do.
The client has a chocolate lab and 5 smaller dogs so dog lovers are a must.
A furnished and large one bedroom with sitting area, dressing room, and bathroom is provided within the house. 1 ½ days off per week, 20 days holiday per year + bank holidays. Salary negotiable around £20,000 – 25,000 g.p.a. Drivers with clean licence essential. (REF HU1442)

CHEF POSITIONS

Overseas Chefs

Chef with an international repertoire required for residential or daily post. (Own lovely bedroom and bathroom in the employee’s quarters available.) Special Hutchinson’s clients who own a large 8 bedroom hacienda, set in 80 acres of agricultural farmland in Ibiza, Spain. The property is owned & predominantly used by the owners, their two young children aged 2 and 3 years and their friends/business acquaintances. It is in the process of being developed into a working farm. Oranges are grown mainly, but there are also a considerable number of other fruit tress including: lemons, pears, apples, pomegranates, almonds. Some spoken Spanish necessary, due to shopping at market. Hours on shifts 7am-9pm with breaks in between. Residing in Ibiza full time, the clients have very varied and eclectic tastes and you will require a really international repertoire. Access to staff car and excellent salary. Preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for the clients and cooking for family, who during September have 15-20 guests join them at their villa for all kinds of functions from picnics, to formal and informal dinners, lunch buffets, bar-b-ques and suchlike. A professional chef with a good International repertoire to include Mediterranean, French, Asian/Fusion dishes and the ability to be able to cater for larger numbers & run the kitchen & provision. Top salary available for the right person. (REF HU1492)

High standard chef, who likes children, and who is willing to undertake a small amount of occasional babysitting. Also happy to assist the other housekeeper with light housekeeping duties. Living on Lake Geneva in Lausanne Switzerland, the house is 1050 square meters. The family (Italian Mum, British Dad and 2 children – boy 5 years and girl 18 months) already have an excellent housekeeper who has been working with them for over 5 years. They also have a Gardener and now they need more help. There will be travel to Paris, USA, Italy. Ideally the clients seek a live in excellent chef with cooking skills for dinner parties for up to 20 people. Parties are mainly at weekends, with general family dishes required during the week. Mediterranean style preferred with good presentation. You must also be willing to undertake vacuuming, dusting, polishing and laundry duties in conjunction with the other housekeeper, although the cooking duties take priority. The accommodation - which is new and beautifully furnished, consists of a 2 room apartment with separate entrance: - double bedroom, a separate lounge and dining room with a fully equipped kitchen, (dishwasher and washing machine), also a shower room, full air conditioning, plasma TV and satellite. Usually weekends free or 2 days during the week if there is a dinner party happening at the weekends. Excellent salary. (REF HU1246)

Newly created position for young family of four which includes 2 school age children. The position will require an energetic, perhaps newly qualified chef who is free to travel with the family between their main London home, a weekend home in Hampshire and the holiday home in Spain.
London will be probably 11/2 to 2 days in the week, cooking will be mostly family and children’s cooking, with one dinner party per week.
Hampshire – working from mid morning Saturday to provide lunch and dinner, then Sunday lunch and afternoon tea, before the family return to London.
Spain – A lot busier than the other two homes, the holiday home is in a rural location and is used 2 weeks over Easter, long weekend in May, some school half terms and at least six weeks during the summer over July and August. Longer working hours will be required when at this residence as the family tend to eat later in the evening.
The family are young and energetic, they are particularly health conscious and prefer a healthy, fresh, light diet. Asian /Fusion being a favourite style of eating with lots of fresh fish, salads and soups depending on the season. Presentation is important and high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen essential.
The chef will be responsible for all food shopping, provisioning and menu planning.
Accommodation will be available in Hampshire and Spain.
Salary £30-35,000 Gross per annum. Driver essential – Spanish speaker preferred. (REF HU1345) ON HOLD

Wonderful position for a really top notch, classically trained chef, with previous long term private household experience and a really international repertoire. This position could be either for one chef that travels extensively or to be split between two chefs, one UK based and one Canadian based. The clients - a professional, semi retired couple entertain frequently, especially while at their Florida residence and the new chef will need to be creative, artistic and possess great flair. Wonderful presentation and the ability to totally provision and care for the kitchen, menu plan and cater for up to 40 people at the regular parties. The annual travel schedule is based as follows: - Jan through March Canada and predominantly Florida. April until mid May is spent mainly in Toronto with occasional trips to the UK and you would remain in the UK for most of May, June & July. In August and September the clients return to Toronto and visit the Canadian Island holiday home. In October and November time is spent back in Toronto, with trips to the UK and generally November and Decembers are spent in Florida. This is a top notch position for a dedicated and enthusiastic chef with an excellent background. Top salary and conditions are available for the right candidate and excellent single accommodation can be provided. Top calibre classical French training required, preferably with training/excellent skills in French Patisserie, menu writing, and Oriental cuisine. We need a chef who is able to work right across the international gastronomic board be this in the preparation of French, Italian Mediterranean, English Thai or Oriental dishes. Top salary and superb single accommodation available. (REF:HU0844) ON HOLD

London Chefs

Country Chefs

Delightful, highly skilled chef is required, who has worked at the very highest level in both private service and also within the restaurant/hotel and catering industry. Whilst this job is primarily for the private residence, you may be required to assist in the production of menus and dishes for the organic farm restaurant. This may involve devising a selection of very special picnics and dishes, made from fresh, seasonal produce. All produce is fully organic, home reared and grown, including meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, butter, cheese, milk and yogurt, with an in house artisan bakery. This family are well known for their discerning taste and you can expect to cater to the very highest levels for them, using only the best ingredients and producing everything from homemade jams and chutneys, canapés, ice creams, pasta, breads and petit fours. With a genuine love of fresh, seasonal produce, you will be capable of producing everything from scratch and will probably have a superb repertoire, to include Mediterranean, Japanese, Sushi, French and English dishes. In addition you may well have trained or worked in the past within a 2 or 3* Michelin establishment. Menu planning, provisioning the kitchen and keeping it spotless at all times, plus the ability to cater from anything to a small intimate family gathering, or planning and executing a formal function for many people, setting up recipes, menu planning, kitchen standards, purchase of all the food and other household items. Salary £45,000 g.p.a + beautiful accommodation. (REF HU1440)

Experienced cook required for a large family home in Windsor. The position requires cooking only and you will be responsible for provisioning and preparing menus.
The principal is a Company chairman who works long and varied hours. He is trying to eat in a healthier manner and hence requires a cook who has a keen interest in light, fresh, calorie controlled, healthy style cooking and who can create interesting dishes with imagination and flair using the best ingredients.
Lots of fish, vegetables and salads/fruits. There are no more than 4-6 dinner parties per year but a number of barbeques during summer months.
This position is a five day working week, with 2 days off during the week. The average working day will be 5.15am to 9am to cover breakfasts and approx 4pm until after dinner on weekdays, later start at weekends and will involve some lunches too. Each day there will be five people to cook for, but the nanny tends to cook for the children. You will be responsible for the food shopping and marketing, caring for the kitchen and liaising with the principals in regards new ideas and menus.
Salary negotiable depending on experience. Self contained immaculate one bedroom flat. Non Smoker required. Driver essential and car provided. (REF HU1435)

HOUSEKEEPERS/COOK HOUSEKEEPERS/STEWARDESSES

Overseas Housekeepers

MOSCOW – RUSSIA
RESIDENTIAL COUPLE
HEAD HOUSEKEEPER /GENERAL FACTOTUM.
HEAD HOUSEKEEPER MUST SPEAK RUSSIAN

First class, pro active and experienced Italian speaking, housekeeper required for family of three. This is the family’s vacation home and hence they are there mainly only 4 months per year. Three months in the summer and over Christmas and New Year.
They require the skills of an efficient and proactive housekeeper who can manage and run the house, organise the family and ensure the household runs smoothly.
Duties will also include day to day hands on housekeeping duties which will include cleaning, laundry, ironing etc.
The housekeeper should be an experienced Italian style family cook – be able to plan menus, shop and provision for the family. There are occasional dinner parties with a maximum of 6 for which the housekeeper will be required to cook. The housekeeper will also be required to serve at table, meet and greet guests and be able to cope with the busy days when the family are there.
Working hours will be longer when the employers are in residence with time to be taken off when employers are not there. During the quieter times, provided the house is kept clean, tidy and in good repair extra time off can be taken.
A driver is essential as you will be required to do airport runs.
There is a nanny who travels with the family, gardener and pool professional also hired.
Salary is between €1,500 - €2,000nett per month plus tax.
Start date will be in July 2010
There is a bedroom and bathroom available which is situated in the main house. (REF HU1357)

London Housekeepers

A top notch daily housekeeper/cook is required for this family home in North London.
Duties will include all general housekeeping i.e. cleaning, washing and ironing, care of the wardrobes, shopping and organising dry cleaning and running errands. You will also be required to cook and serve kosher meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When there are dinner parties a Chef will be hired but you will need to assist him. There is a nanny and gardener employed. You will be required to work 5 days a week with 1 day off during the week and the other day negotiable. Working hours are 9am – 6pm. Salary is 10 net per hour. (REF HU1476)

A hands on housekeeper is required for a family in Chelsea. You will need to be flexible, discreet with good initiative. You will be the main contact for all contractors and workmen so therefore you need to have experience with dealing with external contractors etc. You need to be computer literate and be able to use email and the internet. You will be required to run errands when needed for the family so someone with good knowledge of Chelsea and the surrounding areas is a must.
Your duties will include:
• Hands on cleaning of the interior of the home and the immediate areas outside (patios, porches, walks).
• Kitchen maintenance – dishes, cupboards, pantry counters and floors
• Laundry (clothing and household linens), ironing/general care
• Sewing, mending
• Bed making, routine bedding and linen changes
• Shopping for food, cleaning products and flowers, ensuring that items are replaced as they are used
• Other household errands such as collecting dry cleaning
• Keeping the household supplies fully stocked
• Maintaining household inventory & security
• Secure/ supervise tradesmen/contractors if required
• Organisation: e. g rotate seasonal clothing in closets, maintain pantry and routinely clear out of date and spoiled items . Salary dependent on experience.
• Managing household petty cash
• Cooking - good family healthy cooking and some party entertaining
• Light Gardening. Also watering outside plants during summer months.
• Cleaning windows (on the inside)
• Looking after house guests and their pets
• Care of Silver
• Send daily email update to employer
• Laying the tables
You will be working 30 hours per week 5 days a week including Saturday’s. When the family are in residence your hours may change so flexibility is a must. Immediate start. (REF HU1497)

A smashing job, situated between Hampstead Village and the Heath. Lovely 5 bedroom home, set in charming gardens and grounds. The client is a single gentleman with grown up children, who (with the exception of his 18 year old daughter who visits at weekend,) have left the nest. Clients’ 94 year old mother is fully healthy and mobile, fiercely independent & likes to walk, go out to tea in the village and to exhibitions and galleries. She is however very forgetful! The requirement is for a mature, sociable person, with superb communication skills who is able to act as a companion to the elderly lady, possibly in the future assist her with dressing etc., accompany her on a daily basis on little excursions to the village, possibly take her with you to meet your friends, or include her in visits from your family and friends. In addition you will be required to undertake general housekeeping, tidying up and laundry duties, together with simple cooking (however, if you like cooking more than simple dishes these would be gratefully accepted) and grocery shopping for the house. There is a very nice, self contained apartment on offer, together with salary between £400-£600 net per week, depending on your experience. Hours will be flexible, but you will have 1 full day and 2 x ½ days off each week. Working hours to be roughly 9am-5pm x 4 days per week + 2 x ½ days over the weekends and 3 evenings each week. Huge previous experience is not necessary for this job, but a friendly and welcoming personality is. You may have raised a large family and cared for the home, or have nursed and cared for an elderly parent or relative. (REF HU1489) ON HOLD

GUILDFORD- SURREY
HOUSEKEEPER/FAMILY COOK
DAILY HOURS 12-8PM FLEXIBLE
OR LIVE IN

Lovely informal, relaxed family with four children between 11 and 5yrs, require a new housekeeper and family cook to replace their current housekeeper who has been with the family for the past six years. The property is in a rural location approx 3 miles from Guildford and Woking.
The position can either be a daily or live in position, whichever suits the individual candidate. Ideally the working hours are 12 mid day to 8pm, five days per week, with some flexibility to cover some weekends and take time off during the week. Working days and hours are also very negotiable.
Duties will include hands on daily cleaning, laundry and ironing, shopping and preparing a family meal each evening. The family enjoy a varied healthy diet, home cooking with fresh ingredients. They have a structured menu plan, using Leith’s recipes so all that is required is confidence to follow a recipe.
Mum is a very hands on mum and tends to do the school runs, some shopping and errands, but a driver would be ideal although not essential. However local transport is limited.
It is essential that the housekeeper enjoys working in a family home with school age children, although there is no real requirement for any childcare duties, perhaps a willingness to baby-sit occasionally. The family also have a Japanese student living with them, who baby-sits and helps with the children when needed. A gardener is also employed.
If accommodation is required, a self contained cottage is available ( Single person only). Salary in the region of £25,000 Gross per annum depending upon experience and hours worked. An enhanced salary will be available for those seeking a non residential position. September 2010 start. (REF HU1487)

Long term housekeeper will shortly retire and return to her native homeland.
The position becomes available for 1st September start.
The family of 2, one adult and one teenage daughter currently live in a large apartment but within one year will relocate to a newly build property in Knightsbridge. The gentleman of the household spends the majority of the year abroad.
Duties will include day to day housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, shopping, arranging flowers, running errands and preparing fresh and healthy family food mainly for the daughter.
The daughter is a day girl at school locally and although she does not need a nanny, a child friendly housekeeper who is willing to be a companion is ideal. The mother does travel periodically and there will be times when the housekeeper is required to over see the daughters care. Usually 2 days off per week, but some flexibility is required to accommodate the ladies travel plans during the school term.
Excellent salary and nice bedroom and en-suite bathroom available. (REF HU1484)

An experienced daily housekeeper is required for this family home based in Regents Park. Your duties will include all housekeeping, laundry, ironing, changing of beds etc.
There is a head housekeeper who works from 9am -2pm.
You will be required to cook dinner for the 2 principles, they enjoy good home cooked British foods. There are occasional dinner parties which you will be required to cook and serve for with a maximum of 10 people.
There are 2 children with another on the way so a child friendly housekeeper is a must although there are nannies employed so there will be no childcare duties although there may be some babysitting required.
The working hours are from 2pm – 7pm although a degree of flexibility is required. A driver would be a bonus but not essential. (REF HU1473)

Young informal family require a live in housekeeper, who is flexible and able to work as part of a lovely team. The family has 2 small children under five years and a nanny is employed. Mum is also a very hands on mum. This is a large five storey house and so you will need to be fit and have lots of energy for the stairs.
You will be required to perform all general housekeeping duties, cleaning, washing and ironing, shopping and running errands and preparing simple family meals for the children and sometimes for the employers.
You will be asked to baby-sit 2-3 times per week. The working day will start at 7am and between 7am and 8am you must be happy to help with the children until the nanny arrives at 8am. Time off can be taken during the day and you will finish around 7pm.
An additional part time housekeeper is also employed.
Salary in the region of £350 net per week – nice bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette with the play room turning into a sitting room in the evenings.
Saturday pm and Sundays off. (REF HU1472)

Experienced housekeeper required for large family home close to Regents Park.
This delightful family have 2 children and a dog, the housekeeper must love dogs and be willing to walk the dog twice per day.
Duties will include all general housekeeping i.e. cleaning, washing and ironing, care of the wardrobes, shopping and organising dry cleaning, running errands and occasional light family cooking. There will be occasional babysitting requirements too.
Salary £25,000 Gross per annum. Strictly Non smoker, driver preferred but not essential. (REF HU1468)

LONDON, SW1
DAILY CLEANER/LAUNDRESS
Approx 8.30 -3 Monday to Friday and 8.30-1 Saturday

A daily housekeeping assistant is required for a large 3 bedroom apartment in Chelsea. Duties will primarily include cleaning the 3 bedroom, all en suite apartment, handling the families laundry and ironing to a high standard.
An eye for detail is essential and you must have previous experience of handling Antiques, fine fabrics and delicates. Ideally you will be able to assist with packing and unpacking. A cook/housekeeper will also be employed and you should therefore be able to work as a team.
Salary in the region of £350 net per week. October start. Uniform will be worn. (REF HU1437)

A reliable cook/housekeeper is required for a large, 3 bedroom apartment in Chelsea. Duties will mainly include cooking dinner for up to 5 people and typical hours will be around 3pm-9pm.
Most days cooking for 3 adults but occasional dinner parties for up to six people. There are no children in this family.
The Principals enjoy primarily Italian home cooking and Mediterranean style dishes, they prefer fresh and healthy eating.
You will also be required to occasionally run errands, help out with the general housekeeping (although they have a full time cleaner), and in general make sure the apartment is well cared for even in the absence of the owners. You will be responsible for all provisioning and marketing, arranging deliveries, organising contractors and dealing with household accounts and general administration. You will be required to be the key holder of the apartment and
The family also have a home in Italy and travel at frequent intervals.
There are 2 long haired indoor cats.
Salary in the region of £28-30,000 gross per annum, Sat afternoon and Sundays off. Driver is not essential but a bonus. Uniform will be worn. October start. (REF HU1436)

Long term clients require a residential housekeeper who enjoys working with small children and can support mum with some childcare duties.
The family of five, includes 3 children between 6yrs and 9 months. This is a delightful young family who really look after their housekeeper who is very much part of the family life.
This is mainly a housekeeping role with flexibility to look after the children for approx 2 hours per day.
Duties will include cleaning, washing and ironing and light fresh family cooking. The childcare involved will be playing with the children if mum needs to go out, reading stories and assisting with bath and bedtime. The parents never expect childcare ( especially if looking after the baby) at the same time as doing housekeeping.
Previous experience of looking after a baby/ toddler preferred.
Ideally candidates will have a happy, warm and fun personality, have a good level of English and be willing to travel with the family on holiday once or twice per year.
This position is also available to anyone who prefers not to live in, but the hours required are 7am to 7pm with a break in the day. 11/2 days off per week and 2 nights babysitting required.
Previous experience of working with a family essential, with excellent references.
Salary £400 npw- with own ensuite bedroom. Non Smoker essential. (REF HU1431)

A first class housekeeper is required for this large 6 bedroom family home that is in the process of renovations.
As the property is under renovations there will be lots of cleaning required and you will need to have experience cleaning antiques and objects d‘art.
You will also be required to look after the laundry and have experience dealing with fine and expensive clothing.
You will be required to run errands for the family and occasionally cooking.
There is a large garden within the property so you may need to help clean the patio furniture and hose down the decking etc.
There are 2 young children so you will need to child friendly although there will be no childcare duties.
There is a housekeeper employed who you will work alongside on a rota basis with one housekeeper working 9am-6pm and the other 12pm – 8pm. You may be required to work weekends from 10am – 6pm with 2 days given off during the week.
Salary in the region of £10 per hour. (REF HU1411)

Charming job for a Housekeeper and Companion for a gentile 76 year old single man who lives in a beautiful farmhouse, situated in lovely gardens and set in the midst of farmland in the Cambridge area. The gentleman suffers from short term memory loss, as a result of which he is unable to drive, but is physically and mentally fit in all other respects.
A kindly and gentle housekeeper companion and cook is sought to run and care for this lovely home. The property consists of 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and a part time cleaner is employed 2 mornings a week. You would be required to assist with the cleaning, undertake laundry, shopping, care for the kitchen and pantry and cook using some of the lovely produce from the extensive gardens, preparing a good lunch each day for the gentleman and his son (who farms the land) with occasional gatherings for family and friends. In addition you would act as driver taking the gentleman to the doctor or dentist.
Own beautiful suite supplied within the house and 2 days off each week. Salary in the region of £350-400 per week all found. Extensive experience is not essential for this job, but the ability to care for a lovely home and attend to the gentleman client with kindliness and sensitivity is important. You may have brought up a large family or cared for a relative in the past. (REF HU1494) ON HOLD

LOUGHBOROUGH – LEICESTERSHIRE
SINGLE HOUSEKEEPER or GROOM/MAINTENANCE & HOUSEKEEPER COUPLE

TOTNES –DEVON
RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Previous Country House experience essential.

Large country estate with wonderful views over the River Dart and close to the town of Totnes. The property has eight bedrooms and six reception rooms, set in a small estate. The property is the weekend home of owners who use it on a regular basis. The estate is approx 100 acres and the owners do host shooting parties but no shooting takes place on the immediate estate.
Primarily the position is for that of housekeeper, an experienced Country House housekeeper who has an eye for detail and is used to running and managing a large household. The housekeeper will be a key holder for the property and ideally will therefore make a home on the property.
Duties will include cleaning, and correct care of the interior which will include fine furniture and antiques. Laundry and ironing of clothes and household linens with care of outdoor clothing and organising of dry cleaning etc.
Light family cooking will also be required, but the emphasis will be towards the housekeeping role.
The housekeeper will manage the household accounts, have use of a bank card for expenses and will maintain supplies of groceries, managing stock control and general provisioning.
Salary negotiable depending upon level of experience, separate self contained newly created 2 bedroom flat and 11/2 – 2 days off mid week.
There are 2 gardeners employed and a handyman available as required.
Confident Driver and Non Smoker essential. Partner to follow own occupation considered but no dependants or small children. (REF HU1340)

A family with 2 boys – 14 and 10 years require a flexible person who is able to help the current in house couple with housekeeping and childcare duties. The family have recently relocated from Moscow and although they speak very good English, a Russian speaker would be a plus.
Your duties will be general housekeeping and laundry which will require you to work alongside the couple. You will also need to provide basic cooking for the children when the couple are not working and will need to look after the younger child including helping him with homework, playing games, etc when mum is out.
You will be working a 6 day week with extra time given off when the family are away which is every time the children are on holiday from school Evening childcare is important so the position will involve ‘later’ morning starts.
The ideal person will need to be child friendly, flexible and willing to help.
Salary £300-350 net per week, depending upon experience- with the accommodation consisting of a bedroom and bathroom in the main house. September start. (REF HU1356)

Large Country Estate in Rural Hampshire, but within easy commuting distance of London. Newly created position for an additional Housekeeper ( team of four) with either formal household or 5 star Hotel experience.
The household is the weekend home of VIP long-term Hutchinson’s clients, which is used primarily by the family as a weekend retreat. The house is fully staffed, and the housekeeper should be a team player and have first class all round housekeeping skills.
Self Contained 1 bedroom apartment available, 2 days off per week and Salary in the region of £25-28,000 Gross per annum.
Driver with own car preferred and Non Smoker essential. (REF HU1457)

An experienced hard working first class daily housekeeper is required for this family of 4 in Berkshire.
Your duties will include cleaning the home to a high standard and laundry. You will need to have experience dealing with fine and expensive clothing and special finishes.
There are 2 children so you will need to be child friendly although there will be no childcare duties.
You will need to be able to lay and serve at table and be prepared to help the principle with the preparation of food. If you are able and happy to cook this would be a bonus but is not essential. This position could also possibly be living in with a bedroom available in the main house. Salary negotiable depending on experience. 2 days off per week including Sunday and one day during the week. (REF HU1454)

Gardeners & Estate Managers, Maintenance & Grooms Posts

For special Hutchinson’s clients who own a large 8 bedroom hacienda, set in 80 acres of agricultural farmland in Ibiza, Spain. The property is owned and occupied by the couple most of year with their two young children aged 2 and 3 years and their friends/business acquaintances. There are many ongoing projects with in the main house and there will be new structures build within the property which will need supervision and hands on work, therefore a construction background would provide useful. An understanding of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems is a must. In addition, the property is in the process of being developed into a working farm. Oranges are grown mainly, but there is also a considerable number of other fruit tress including: lemons, pears, apples, pomegranates, almonds. There are four gardeners and two house keeping staff, plus a chef & during the summer months extra staff is employed.
You will be required to be responsible for all household & property maintenance. Perhaps from a Hotel Maintenance Managers’ or Yacht engineering background or having similar technical experience, you will have ability in handling most types of equipment and machinery, CCTV and high tech communication and entertainment systems, air conditioning, solar power and heating, etc. You should have small project initiative and be able to look into contracts, pricing and contract negotiation. You may be responsible for security of the household, developing new procedures, dealing with fire alarms, installations and will be willing to help the grounsmen as necessary. In addition you may be required to valet and care for cars, drive on occasion, check deliveries, deal with plumbing, air-conditioning, heating, swimming pool problems and maintenance and ensuring the property’s security and condition at all times. You may be involved with building work and be asked to supervise any contracted staff working at the property in connection with maintenance. The house is run to a similar standard as a 5 * boutique hotel. Swimming Pool and Terrace/Bar area is to be monitored regularly keep an up-to-date inventory on items in the garages, tool sheds, and garden. Ideally you would be able to speak some Spanish and English. Full clean drivers license, ability to work honestly with financial transparency, totally flexible, to undertake any reasonable requests made by the principals when they and their guests are in the house. You will thus have a willingness to work long hours whilst the owners are in-house and have a willingness to use all skills you have on your C.V. The accommodation provided for the maintenance manager is a comfortable bedroom and bathroom within the staff accommodation with meals included. Top Salary for the right candidate. (REF HU1491)

A maintenance/handyperson is required for a very large house in the South of France. The house has multiple facilities including a swimming pool, tennis courts, and helipad, as well as indoor systems such as air conditioning, heating, lighting, electronics, and security, all of which need maintained. The successful candidate does not need to be an expert, as the house has contracts for ‘expert’ repair jobs with local contractors, but they should have at least a basic understanding of these things.
Candidates must also be drivers as they will need to run errands pertaining to their job, and may be required to step in as a Chauffeur if one of the Chauffeurs has a day off sick. You will be working a 5 day week with days off usually during the week.
Salary in the region of 2500-3000 Euros gross per annum. Fluent French or English or Italian essential. (REF HU1483)

Person required to run and maintain a large (20+) vintage car collection in the South of France. Long term & highly discerning Hutchinson’s clients require somebody with previous experience in the care and maintenance of vintage vehicles, to include basic roadside mechanical knowledge (mechanic employed) as well as the ability to keep all vehicles spotlessly valeted and maintained at all times. You will also capable of driving the vehicles between two different properties on the Riviera and acting as chauffeur. Other duties will include general & garden maintenance at the location where the cars are kept. Possibility to help on the client’s yacht if interested. Salary in the region of 30,000 Euros gross per annum (negotiable) plus accommodation if required. Candidates will ideally have a boat licence. French speaker preferable but not essential. (REF HU1482) ON HOLD

Large private estate close to the centre of Henley on Thames. The property stands in 40 acres and has a team of 4 gardeners and contractors.
An experienced horticulturist is required with an excellent range of plant knowledge/experience in a hugely diverse garden, forward thinking and with garden planning and development skills and good attention to detail.
The Head Gardener will work closely with the Estate Manager, but have previous staff management skills and good all round communication abilities.
Driving licence required. Chainsaw/spraying qualifications required.
Salary in the region of £25-32,000 Gross per annum. Five-day week. (REF HU1292)

Chauffeur & Driving Positions

Person required to run and maintain a large (20+) vintage car collection in the South of France. Long term & highly discerning Hutchinson’s clients require somebody with previous experience in the care and maintenance of vintage vehicles, to include basic roadside mechanical knowledge (mechanic employed) as well as the ability to keep all vehicles spotlessly valeted and maintained at all times. You will also capable of driving the vehicles between two different properties on the Riviera and acting as chauffeur. Other duties will include general & garden maintenance at the location where the cars are kept. Possibility to help on the client’s yacht if interested. Salary in the region of 2,600 EU net per month (negotiable) . French speaker preferable but not essential. (REF HU1482) ON HOLD

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