70 jobs available:

DAILY SECURITY CHAUFFEUR
Mayfair
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Security Background, Flexibility

A new position for an experienced daily security chauffeur to work for a family of three based in Mayfair.   We require a professional candidate with previous private household experience.   This is a fulltime position working 5-days a week, 12 hours per day on a rotation with a team of security chauffeurs, thus flexibility is essential.  

You will be responsible for the care of the vehicles including keeping the cars immaculate, maintaining services and MOT’s as well as insurance.  Daily driving will include school runs for the two young children as well as driving the principal to various venues, appointments, etc.  

You should have Bentley and Maybach experience.   It is essential that you have a security background, ideally previous police, or military experience. 

Strong communication skills along with flexibility required.   September start.   Salary in the region of £50,000.   (HU3736)

HOUSE MANAGER / BUTLER
Kensington, London W8
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Mandarin speaker, Good technical skills, Hands-on, Exceptional attention to detail

A superb position for an experienced House Manager/Butler is required for a lovely new position based in Kensington.  This house is a part-residence and the client travels between other European and Asian homes. 

We are looking for a meticulous, hands on, Mandarin speaking Household Manager/Butler to oversee, manage and work alongside a team of staff.  Exceptional attention for detail with a “can do” attitude along with being highly discreet and professional are essential. 

This is a very large, refurbished SMART property in one of London’s finest residential areas.  The successful applicant must be resourceful and self-sufficient.  The property is maintained to extremely high standards. 

You will be required to have very good administrative skills as you will be managing budgets, expenses, inventories, etc.  The property has many special finishes and fine furnishings.  Experience with care of artwork, fine finishes and fabrics is a great advantage.  It would be good if successful applicant had a good technical understanding of the property (plant rooms, pools, boiler rooms, Creston, dealing with contractors etc.)  Hands on is extremely important as this is not a job for someone sitting in the office all day. 

Normal working hours will be Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm; however, when the principal is in residence you must be willing to work longer hours.  Accommodation can be provided within in the house if required.  Driver would be a bonus.  ASAP start.  Negotiable salary.  (HU3493)

BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER
Newbury, Berkshire
Essential Requirements: A Technical / Professional Qualification in Construction / Building Maintenance, Training in Two or More Specific Trades, Valid Driving Licence, Good Project Management Skills

An experienced building maintenance manager is required for a large Estate in Berkshire.  The role will suit a multi-disciplined qualified individual with management and relevant hands-on experience.

The main responsibilities will include

• To run the Building Services Department on an Estate with an historic principal residence and over 30 houses, cottages and outbuildings housing estate staff and third-party rentals
• To supervise Assistant Building Services Manager and Maintenance Operative
• To actively play a hands-on role carrying out maintenance repairs and minor projects on the Estate properties and London Residence
• Planning and overseeing building work/projects
• Inspecting Estate properties frequently for signs of damage and wear
• To prepare schedules of work, contract documentation, obtain quotations and manage work carried out by outside contractors
• Communicating with a range of people including employers, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and staff
• To supervise and support work of tradesmen and other maintenance staff

 The Building Maintenance Manager duties will include but not be limited to:

• Day to day allocation and supervision and monitoring of work of the department and some external contractor’s work
• To take a proactive approach to general maintenance issues
• To actively contribute to the ongoing routine maintenance with the Assistant Building Services Manager and to ensure that they are carried out by the team
• Responsibility for cost-effective purchasing, obtaining as necessary quotations for materials, services, ordering materials and querying invoices as necessary
• Working with Assistant Building Services Manager to define requirements and specifications, seeking quotes for smaller projects and the management of contractors and staff.
• Flexible attitude for out of hours / maintenance emergencies cover
• Any other duties as may be discussed and agreed

Qualifications

• A technical /professional qualification in construction/building maintenance
• NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in relevant trade
• It is preferable to have an electrical qualification

 Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Training in two or more specific trades – mechanical, electrical and plumbing
• Experience in working to a high standard in two or more specific trades
• Knowledge of building construction, maintenance and repairs techniques
• Experience in Mechanical/Electrical Services including Lifts, swimming pools and Audio-Visual Equipment
• Supervising experience in maintenance or construction environments
• Good project management skills
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Good communications and personal skills
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• IT skills
• Driving Licence
• Ability to work at height
• Time Management
• Eye for detail

Health and Safety

Up to date knowledge of health and safety laws and requirements; ability to adopt a responsible attitude towards health and safety and comply with any procedures required by the Employer.  Must be prepared to undertake any training in relation to health and safety as required by the Employer.

5-day working week.  Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with a break during the day.   You will need to be available on an out of hours call out roster.   Position can be live in or live out, if live in a 3-bedroom cottage is provided on the estate.   Salary in the region of £45,000 - £50,000 Gross per annum (live in), £50,000-£55,000 Gross per annum (live out) ASAP start.   (HU3733)

BUTLER / HOUSE MANAGER
Hampstead, London 
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent Russian and English, Confident Driver

We are looking for a highly experienced and qualified butler, with experience ideally within both 5 Star + renowned hotels and in Private Service working for UHNW families.

This a position working for delightful Principals and their small child who is cared for by the nanny. This is a new role working from 8.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday.  The duties will include occasional light breakfast preparation, house staff management, (full staff employed) wardrobe management, packing / unpacking, front of house and food and beverage service at both lunch / dinner and events. 

A good knowledge of wines and cellar care is required and an ability to oversee the general smooth running of the whole house, as well as taking care of the needs of the family.

A confident driver is essential.  RUSSIAN SPEAKER is essential. Live out.  TOP Salary negotiable based on experience (HU3649)

Essential Requirements - Previous private house cooking experience.  Varied repertoire.  Love of producing and using seasonal produce from the extensive kitchen garden.

Fantastic role for an experienced cook/chef with great all-round skills.

We are looking for a person who is able to cook healthy meals for the family of 5 and staff. The family have only just moved into this home and so for a while, it will just be normal family cooking. 

The principal is a lover of slow-cooked dishes, while the lady of the house is Italian and loves a Mediterranean style of cooking.

Nutritional and healthy meals for the children who are 7,6 and 4. 
Grocery shopping.
Keeping kitchen area clean and tidy. 

The principal enjoys entertaining and there will be Saturday evening dinner parties in the future.

The clients have 3 children under the age of 8, Nanny,  2 cleaners, Butler and Housekeeper employed.

Salary circa £40,000 per annum negotiable with own lovely self contained accommodation.  Driver essential.  (HU)

CHIEF STEWARD (ESS) / HEAD BUTLER
Yacht and Residence Based
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House / Yacht Experience, Flexibility to Travel, Ability to Provide Exceptional Levels of Service.
STCW and ENG1 certification MUST be VALID FOR THIS POST

An elegant, experienced Head Butler/Chief Steward(ess) is required for a well-known and respected employer and their 62-meter yacht with 15 other crew.  Most of the staff have been with the family for years and consider it to be one of the best yachting and private house experiences you can have.

In addition, you would spend approximately half the year at one of the family’s residences.  The family are known to hold only the highest standards and as such you must be able to meet these exceptional levels of service. 

You will be working with another Steward and Butler to provide a full, dynamic service for the family.  Duties will include looking after the guests, table service, and other front of house duties. 

A strong VVIP private house background, or 5* boutique hotel (Relais and Chateau/Leading Small Hotels of the World preferred,) or Michelin restaurant experience essential.   Minimum 5 years’ experience. 

The yacht is Mediterranean based, and the family use it for about 5/6 months annually at different times throughout the year.  When the family are on board, they do bring other travelling staff with them.   Excellent salary and conditions.

We will also look at a less experienced candidates with a passion for service and food, with a similar background as detailed above. 

(HU3716)

DAILY CHAUFFEUR
Chigwell, Essex
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Flexible, Security Knowledge and MUST live local to Chigwell

An experienced, flexible, and professional chauffeur is required for a private family based in Chigwell, Essex.   This is a fulltime position working 6 days per work alongside a team of chauffeurs.  

You will be required to carry out daily household related errands, driving family members to and from locations, making deliveries, driving guests of the family, school runs, taking the children to after school activities, etc.  

Occasionally you will be required to drive the main principal to and from the office and other venues.  

It is essential that you keep the cars stocked and immaculate.  

You will need to be extremely flexible and patient as there is not a daily set schedule.  Hours will vary, but you will generally start at about 9am and will often finish by about 9pm, there will be downtime/breaks during the day.  

You must be discreet and organised with very good communication skills.  Security knowledge is a bonus.  Experience driving a Rolls Royce Phantom and Bentleys essential.  Non-smoker.  Salary circa £45,000.  ASAP start.   (HU3610)

DAILY EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER
BERKSHIRE - SULHAMSTEAD
8am to 4.30pm- Mon to Fri when family not in residence.
Essential Requirements – Flexible for longer working hours and days when the family are in residence. Excellent standards of cleaning, care of fine fabrics, laundry. Care of Silver, fine furniture and flower arranging. Simple family cooking. Driver with own car essential. Strictly Non-Smoker.

A private estate situated in West Berkshire requires an honest, enthusiastic, and experienced Housekeeper to work alongside the current Estate Manager.

This is a part residence home of international employers who are in UK usually no more than 45 days per year. You should have high standards of cleaning and presentation with a keen eye for detail.

The role will include day to day housekeeping, laundry, including the care of fine fabrics, flower arranging, ordering supplies, and general household duties, including serving at table, and the ability to cook light healthy meals when the chef is unavailable.

A chef usually accompanies when the family are in residence, as are a team of local cleaning staff who are a well-established part time crew of ladies who assist as required.   

The estate has a welcoming environment therefore applicants must have a friendly and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to work hard, and be an integral part of a small team. The residence is a second home and can be very busy during the summer months, therefore you will be expected to work longer hours with time off in lieu during the quieter periods. Flexibility to work weekends (with time off in lieu) when needed, mainly during the summer months.  

Full in-depth security screening and first-class references will be required for this position.

Uniform will be provided.  Excellent salary for the right candidate. Applicants should live locally and have own transport.  Strictly non-smoker.  FLUENT ENGLISH ESSENTIAL. (HU3759)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
40 HRS approx. 11am to 7pm -5 days.
Belgravia London SW1
Essential Requirements: Previous experience of housekeeping in a private home.  Non-smoker, flexible, strong work ethic, and child friendly. Willing to assist with childcare and babysitting.
French or Spanish Speaker an advantage

Newly created vacancy for an experienced housekeeper to be based in Belgravia.

The duties will include daily cleaning, washing and ironing to a high standard, running errands, shopping for fresh ingredients and assisting with minor childcare duties, which may include walking the child to school locally, babysitting occasionally and generally being helpful to Mum.

Cooking is not required, however if you are keen to prepare simple and fresh meals that is advantageous but not essential.

You must have an eye for detail, have experience with special finishes, high end laundry and excellent ironing.
Essential that you are child friendly (ideally with previous childcare experience) and flexible.

Fluent English with either French or Spanish is an advantage but not essential.
Salary Negotiable depending on experience. September start (HU3743)

Essential Requirements: Previous Private Formal House Experience, Flexibility, Fluent English. Attention to detail, excellent laundry skills and experience with fine fabrics.

We are looking for a professional and experienced Housekeeper for a family who are based in Mayfair. The family have recently relocated to London and employ a full housekeeping team, 3 of you will be working together at any given time. A full team of staff is employed which includes PA, chefs, nannies and chauffeurs.

You will be required to work on a rotation covering 5 days a week from 9am to 6pm. Someone flexible is required for this role as you will be expected to cover weekends from time to time.

It is essential that you take pride in your work and have a fine eye for detail. You will be responsible for the family residence which has 3 bedrooms. You will also be required to care for another property close to the family home which has four bedrooms and is the residential staff accommodation.

Your role will be to clean the property to an exceptional standard, dusting, hoovering, changing the bedding, wardrobe management, laundry, and ironing. You must be experienced washing fine delicate fabrics and happy to run errands and order shopping.

Essential that you speak Fluent English, are well presented with good communication skills. Previous formal house or yacht experience a plus.  ASAP start

Salary £40,000 to £45,000.  Cooked lunch provided daily. (HU3632)

Live Out Daily Housekeeper
Kensington, London W8
Essential Skills: Previous private house experience, excellent laundry and deep cleaning skills, Child friendly, attention to detail

An experienced housekeeper is required for this private family based in Kensington. 

Must have experience working in big households and have had on the job training from previous housekeeping work.  Able to run this large house using your initiative.  

Excellent laundress/ironer/packer. 

Warm, sunny personality and well organised that you take everything in your stride.

A kind and friendly personality is of upmost importance.

Duties will include keeping the house (set on 4 floors with lots of stairs) immaculate, managing the running and cleanliness of the house and cooking for the children's tea: pasta, chicken, salmon, sausages etc., laying out breakfast and organising school uniforms (Nanny employed.)  Children are 8, 5 and 7 months – all gorgeous little boys.

Other duties- general laundry, delicate hand washing of certain clothing, but bed goes to laundry with dry cleaners, who collect and deliver it back and the housekeeper arranges this.   

5-day working week, 8am-6pm. This is a really lovely and highly recommended family.  (HU3761)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER / CARER
Nr. Whipsnade, Bedfordshire
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Longevity in Previous roles, Reliable, Proactive, Full UK driving Licence

An experienced, friendly daily housekeeper / carer with a can-do attitude is required to support a family of four based Nr. Whipsnade in Bedfordshire.  

The family live in a five-bedroom, three bathroom detached chalet bungalow in a small village in Bedfordshire.   Mrs. works fulltime and Mr. works part-time, Mr. has MS and therefore requires some care assistance.  

This role does require a candidate who is willing to work in the capacity of housekeeper, cook, driver and carer.  

Housekeeping duties will include (weekly requirements)

• Grocery shopping: ensure the cupboards and fridge are fully stocked
• Cooking: family cooking, ideally one home-made cooked meal per day
• Cleaning: maintain the cleanliness of the house for the family including weekly thorough clean of all bathrooms, dusting, polishing, etc.
• Laundry: washing and ironing. Beds stripped and laundered at least once a week. Ensure kids clothes are ready for school
• Pets: feed and water the 3 cats
• Driving: drop off and pick up for 15-year-old who attends prep school
• Daily errands: dry cleaning, etc.

Monthly

Clean windows (inside and out)

Get cars cleaned

Adult Care

• Preparing meals, snacks, drinks
• Preparing of bedding, basic prep of bathroom for daily routine
• Moving and charging of medical aids and appliances
• Assisting with mobility and transferring
• Attending appointments, collecting prescriptions, monitoring supplies

Full UK driving licence required (car provided for work use), Reliability is essential.  Child and pet friendly, Full enhanced DBS along with references will be required.  

This is a friendly, relaxed environment.  Fulltime position, 7am-5.30pm Monday through Friday.   Salary circa £30,000 based on experience.  (HU3764)

DAILY LAUNDRY PERSON
30-35 HRS PER WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Holland Park -London W8
Essential Requirements – Previous Private House Experience. Ability to Care for Fine Fabrics, Silks, Cashmere and High-end Clothing. Excellent Ironing Skills. Minor Sewing for Repairs, Ability to Arrange Dry Cleaning Services

A longstanding client is looking for an experienced laundry person to look after all laundry requirements for a family of 5, including 3 children between 2 and 6yrs.

You will be required to work between 30 and 35-hour week, average of 6 hours per day. Your schedule will be agreed with the head housekeeper.

Your duties will be to provide all laundry services to both the parents and children in regards washing and ironing of their clothing, all bedlinens, towels and household items. You will in conjunction with the head housekeeper arrange any dry cleaning.

You will have experience with steaming, pressing, hand sewing for minor repairs and ability to deal with high end fabrics, handwashing of silks, cashmere and first-class ironing of business shirts. You will be responsible for the return of clothes to the appropriate wardrobes, manage the linen cupboard and keep records of items that need to be destroyed.

There are additional staff in the house which include head housekeeper, housekeeper, nannies, a chef, and a driver. Therefore, it is essential that you have strong communication skills and must be highly organised.

The family have a cat so someone who does not suffer with allergies is required.

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience. 2 DAYS OFF PER WEEK.  AUGUST START (HU3705D)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Hampstead Heath, London        
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience Required        

We seek a top calibre, highly experienced private Chef to work for an UHNW family based in Hampstead.  The gentleman Principal is away on business for much of the time, but his partner and their little girl of 2 years are always in residence.  There may be up to one months’ travel each year, but generally a chef from another residence travels overseas with the family.

Ideally, you will have an International repertoire and be able to make all your dishes from scratch, using the finest fresh and seasonal produce.  We seek an innovate and creative chef who can come up with interesting ideas and variety.  Also, somebody able to cater for the little girls’ nutritional requirements.

When the Principal is in residence, they may require occasional business dinners and lunches and Madam will often have a friend over for a light supper.

5-6 days per week.   9am-7pm with flexibility.  

Excellent references are essential.  Top salary available for the right candidate.  (HU3647)  ON HOLD 

Daily Private Chef
Mayfair, London
Essential Requirements – Previous Private House Experience, Flexible

Lovely position for a young family of four based in Mayfair require an experienced private chef to work on a rotating schedule 5 days per week.   Cooking will be for the Principal and 2 young children (4 years and 6 years) as well as a team of household staff which includes a nanny, security team, chauffeur, and housekeepers.   The family enjoy healthy and well-balanced cuisine.   

They seek a chef that has some knowledge in in health and nutrition if possible, someone who can be creative and innovative with menus and meals.  You will be required to manage the kitchen in its entirety, including shopping, provisioning, menu planning, executing meals, cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment, budgeting, etc.  

The clients have another chef employed, that you will work with on a rotational schedule, thus you will have 2 consecutive days off per week.  

Salary negotiable based on experience, circa £50,000-£60,000.  Russian speaker would be a bonus BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.  ASAP start.  (HU3629)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Kensington
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Flexibility, Experience with Food Allergies and Restrictions, Ability to Travel Occasionally

Excellent position for an experienced and professional private chef to work for a HNW family of five (including two young children) based in Kensington.   You will be required to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.   In addition, there will be some cooking required for a small team of household staff.   

We require a chef who is passionate about food, creative and someone who can cook a varied range of dishes from different cuisines.  It is essential that you have experience cooking for clients with allergies and restrictions.   The family entertain occasionally as well. 

Candidates must be very well organised with great time management skills.  You will be responsible for the kitchen in its entirety including shopping, provisioning, menu planning, caring for kitchen equipment, etc.   You should be comfortable working in an open kitchen, have flexibility and be a team player.   

5-day working week, generally with Wednesday and Sunday off, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm with a break during the day.  Occasional travel.  Salary in the region of £50,000.  August start.   (HU3719)  

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Monaco
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Fluent English and French, Strong Managerial Skills, Thorough Knowledge of European Cuisine, Flexibility to Travel

An experienced private chef is required for a large private residence in Monaco with four permanent residents.  We are looking for a private chef to manage all food operations.  Experience in high-level households is required.   Candidates should have an eye for detail, be able to create fine dishes and present them like paintings on a plate, love to experiment, create recipes and standards that will serve as guidelines for the kitchen staff to follow.   The chef will work in coordination with the butler to ensure the highest level of food service.  

Duties will include

• Management of the kitchen operation for a household of four people
• Food product management: locating best products and providers according to the needs of the employers, storage of dry, fresh and frozen food, ordering of food and kitchen supplies in coordination with the butler
• Managing a staff of four; scheduling, work allocation, supervision, training
• Verification of all operational and hygiene standards and their implementation
• Creating menus for one adult and two children, and occasional private events
• Food preparation three times per day, seven days per week, for 3 different people (one adult and two children) and simple staff food preparation for a staff of about 20. The Chef will need to organise the time of the cooks, the supplies, preparations and materials in such a way that the employer does not feel the absence of the chef
• Travel to a separate location in Courchevel for the winter season

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of operational experience as a chef in a high-paced household or on private or charter yachts
• Thorough knowledge of European cuisine (French & South Europe) as well as world kitchen
• Very good knowledge and adherence to HACCP norms
• Strong managerial skills: time, people, materials and premises
• Hands-on, lead-by-example mentality
• Professional communication skills with staff and peers
• Minimum language requirements: English and French, any other language is a plus

This is a full-time contract after a 6-month trial period.  5-day working week.  Live out.  Negotiable salary based on experience.   (HU3730)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
London, NW11
Essential Requirements: Previous Private Experience, Flexibility, Organised with Good Communication Skills, Russian Speaker would be a bonus

A long-standing client of ours is looking for a professional and experienced chef to work from their private residence in Golders Green.   You will be cooking for four children aged between 3 and 12 years old and two adults. (Occasionally 3 adults).

You will be required to work from Tuesday to Saturday from 9am through to 7pm. Preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is something simple like porridge, eggs, fruit etc., a light lunch and a healthy family cooked evening meal.  (For example, roasts, stews, steamed fish, vegetables).

Occasional desserts and on the odd occasion you may be asked to cook for a few guests. (Notice always given).

Your domain will be the kitchen so you will be responsible for making sure it is kept clean and in order.

The principal will sit down with you every fortnight to go through meal plans/menus and she will order any supplies you will need. Salary £60 – 70,000 gross per year. If you are happy to work on a Sunday, the salary will go up to £75 – 78,000 gross per year.  ASAP start.   (HU3745)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Holland Park
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Nutritional Knowledge, Flexibility

We are looking for a professional and experienced chef for a family of five living in Holland Park. This is a 4 day a week position working Wednesday -Saturday, 12 hours per day.  However, flexibility will be required on occasions. 

The main family residence is in Holland Park. They travel to various destinations throughout the year, you may on occasion be asked to travel with them.  

Your role will be to cook for the parents and the children who are 2 ½, 4 & 5 ½ years old.  Two nannies are employed along with two housekeepers and the chef will also cook for the staff. 

It is essential that you have experience working as a private chef. The family are advocates of healthy eating.

They are looking for a chef who is confident and can create a variety of international cuisines.  In addition, we require the chef to have extensive nutritional knowledge; an understanding of how food heals the body, someone that is experienced in making plant-based foods, understands the super-food philosophy, can make various juices, etc.  

Excellent salary available for the right candidate.  (HU3255)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Geneva, Switzerland with travel 
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, Fluent English and French speaker

An exciting new position has arisen for international clients who have worldwide residences in Europe and North America.  Of paramount importance is your cooking training, experience, and ability to work “natural” food and holistic mindset around menu planning. 

Normally cooking is for the family, but there will be occasions when small functions and parties will take place.  We seek a skilled chef with a wide knowledge of special diets, vegetarian, and vegan cuisines.  Somebody who is dedicated and dynamic in the role, with a creative mind and the ability to really stretch themselves to cater for this highly discerning couple.  Flexibility is key as the clients are both extremely busy businesspeople and eating times can vary on a day-to-day basis. 

Responsibilities include preparing meals for events that are hosted in the Family’s homes, such as small dinner parties or special events, locating specialty items, such as organic or gluten-free products, and maintaining detailed records of the Family’s food allergies and dietary restrictions. Sourcing local and seasonal products, working in symbiosis with the gardeners on organizing the vegetable garden, collecting fresh eggs from the chicken coop, organizing suppliers list, working together with the household team in the smooth running of the house.

Ultimately, a top-notch Personal Chef should be able to handle criticism from the Family as well as demonstrate exceptional communication, time management, and dedicated service skills at all times.

Responsibilities will include

• Weekly meeting with the owner and/or manager to determine their meal plans, preferences, specifications, food allergies, and dietary restrictions.
• Preparing customized holistic meal plans based on their preferences, specifications, and dietary needs.
• Shopping for meal ingredients as well as necessary kitchen tools and equipment.
• Inspecting meal ingredients before making purchases to ensure that they are of the highest quality.
• Preparing meals in the Family’s kitchens in accordance with food health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas before and after meal preparation. Taking care of all the Kitchen cleaning including washing up, pots and pans, etc.
• Appropriately storing ingredients and food, packaging and labeling prepared meals that are to be consumed at a later date.
• Working together with the household team(s) in the smooth running of the house(s)

Requirements:

• Proven culinary experience.
• Sound knowledge of different cuisines as well as food health and safety regulations.
• A strong understanding of nutrition.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Team player.
• Effective communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Driver’s license required. Boat driving license a plus.
• EU Passport
• Fluent English and French speaker. German would be a bonus.
• Non-smoker

Top negotiable salary based on experience. Live out position, accommodation provided when travelling.   (HU3694)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR CO-AGENT - SHE'S IN SWITZERLAND

DAILY SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER
10-6pm- five days per week
Notting Hill, W8
Essential Requirements: Previous Experience of HNW Residence. Ability to Manage the Household, Good Communication Skills, Great Attention to Detail, Experience with Fine Art, Fine Fabrics and Antiques, Team Player with a Happy, Friendly Disposition

Long term position for a very experienced housekeeper who enjoys working with a young UHNW family. This is a family of four which includes 2 school age boys-- a full time nanny is employed. Both parents work full time so look for a housekeeper who really understands how a formal home runs. The previous housekeeper worked for the family for over 15 years prior to retiring. There is also a part time laundress 2 days per week and a personal assistant.

This is a large five storey home, with many stairs, so essential that you are fit and energetic, with previous long-term references and experience. It is essential that you have previous experience working in a HNW household and have experience of special finishes, cleaning and caring for silver, antiques and fine fabrics.

The average working day will be 10am -6pm but with a degree of flexibility. You must enjoy working with children. Flexibility, a happy disposition, good team player and being part of the family for the long term is essential.

Most important is a happy, flexible, energetic person, who takes pride in their work, with a good level of English looking for a long-term position. Simple uniform will be required.

TOP SALARY for a top experienced housekeeper- 2 days off per week usually weekends but a willingness to work one Saturday per month would be appreciated. (HU2669B)

Domestic Couple
Edenbridge, Kent
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers, Pet Friendly

HOUSEKEEPER – GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE PERSON-SECURITY
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Proactive, country loving domestic couple is required for a recently refurbished, 500-acre country estate in Kent. The 7-bedroom, grade 11 listed property is the permanent home of a down to earth couple and their very friendly dog and 2 cats. 

Housekeeper
The Housekeeper will primarily be responsible for the day to day cleaning and deep cleans of the 7-bedroom, 6-bathroom home, laundry, preparing the home for guests, running errands and pet care. Ideally the housekeeper will be able to prepare ingredients, cook occasionally and eventually serve at informal dinner parties.

Grounds/Maintenance
Partner will be responsible for the day to day grounds maintenance of the property, which will include gardening, mowing, hedge trimming, greenhouse, and vegetable garden. Other duties will include general property maintenance, overseeing contractors, swimming pool, spa and hot tub maintenance, car cleaning and care of the vehicles, ad hoc driving duties and generally assisting the housekeeper and two additional estate workers when required. You will also be responsible for the security of the estate.

This is a long-term role, suitable for a very hand on, self-motivated couple who are used to working together in domestic service – you must be confident in your ability to provide high standards of work without supervision.

Accommodation and Salary

A beautiful, large 3-bedroom Oast house within the Estate, next to the main house. This can either be furnished or unfurnished. All bills included. Monday to Friday 8-4pm with weekends off, some flexibility will be required for driving duties. Salary circa £48,000 Gross per annum.

Well behaved pet considered, but sorry no dependent children. Both must drive. (HU3618)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Nr. Alresford, Hampshire
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, Pet Friendly

HOUSEKEEPER- FAMILY COOK-HANDYPERSON-ASST GARDENER-SECURITY
Large country estate in rural Hampshire, set in parkland, woodland and arable land with 11 acres of mature gardens and 1.5 acre walled garden.
This is the permanent residence of a family of 5, ( in normal times 2 eldest adult children come and go) and one teenager who is at boarding school and 2 dogs.

The housekeeper will be required to work closely with the lady of the house, you should be able to take initiative, be well motivated but at the same time open to suggestions. A traditional role for a housekeeper with an eye for detail is essential. You will need previous experience in the care of silver and antiques, working alongside a cleaner, but at the same time be very hands on with laundry, washing and ironing, caring for fine fabrics, happy to handwash fine china and glass, know how to lay a table for a formal dinner party, arrange flowers and be capable to deal with tradespeople and suppliers, ordering provisions and taking responsibility for the running of the household especially when the principals are away.

Ideally you will be confident in the kitchen, mainly to prepare light lunches or snacks occasionally, but willing to freeze vegetables and fruits from the garden, assist with jam making and generally assist madam with batch food preparation, but not every day cooking.

Partner will work alongside the outdoor gardening team, assisting with grounds maintenance, woodland maintenance, and general DIY tasks. Ideally you will be able to use a chain saw, chopping wood for the fires, and dealing with heavier indoor duties as needed. Laying fires, cleaning windows, driving airport and school runs, caring for the cars, assisting indoors during shooting weekends and generally a helping hand. So essential that you enjoy wearing many different hats and working as part of a team.

There are 2 black Labradors who between you will need feeding and walking each day too.

In normal times the family travel frequently and during their absence you will need to take care of the property and security, so essential that you have good levels of communications and during these times be self-sufficient and self-directing.

SALARY BETWEEN £50-60,000 Gross per annum depending on experience. Private One bedroom flat is currently available in the main house, with an option for larger 2 bed accommodation Spring-2021.

2 flexible days off per week, average working day is 8am to 5pm. Eventually if there are house guests then additional hours will be required, time off in lieu will be given. Ideally both should drive a car is available if required. Well behaved dog welcome. (HU3631) ON HOLD

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Gstaad, Switzerland and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Driver 

Domestic Couple to encompass all household related tasks, to include laundry to a very high standard and ironing/pressing, making purchases for the residences, and helping the chef in the kitchen, food and beverage service and a high standard of cleaning, dusting, polishing, making beds etc.

Partner to undertake various duties both inside and outside the house, working manually and dealing with technical issues, as well as running errands, driving, and assisting in the gardens.

Client is a mature, elegant, widowed lady.

Properties are both large - around 6,000 square meters – filled with precious art, objects d’art and fine furnishing fabrics.  The residences are high end and needs experienced staff to care for them and work well with the other teams of staff.

Full time, permanent contract.   Accommodation to be discussed.  Excellent salary package based on experience.   (HU3710)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR CO-AGENT - SHE'S IN SWITZERLAND

HOUSEMANAGEMENT COUPLE
Rome, Italy
Essential Requirements: Italian & English Speakers. Previous Experience in a Similar Position or Hospitality Industry. Capable to Work Independently.
Hands on and Practical. Clean Driving Licence. High-end Customer Service

Housekeeper/ Cook /Steward/ Handyperson/Driver/Security

Part residence holiday home of an international family of 3. Their extended family and guests will also visit from time to time. The couple will be responsible for the efficient running of the villa, providing personal service with a distinctive, hands on involvement.  In charge of the efficient, cost and service and maintenance of the household all year round.  A combination of the following skill sets is required: Housekeeping, cooking, waiter service, chauffeur, handyperson with some knowledge of dealing with technology of a smart house. The property is newly purchased and will undergo a large renovation project over the coming months.

The housekeeper will manage the interior on a day-to-day basis, undertaking general housekeeping duties including cleaning, washing and ironing, packing and unpacking suitcases as required.  Good fresh healthy style cooking for family and guests during their stay – light and simple but very well presented.

You will prepare the house for the arrival of family and guests, run errands and manage the household provisioning.

Partner should have good DIY and handy skills, have a technical mind and be able to oversee the boiler room, CCTV and alarm systems.

You will care for the swimming pool and oversee contractors and look after minor repairs and small day to day projects.

Laying and serving at table is also part of the role, but this is an informal home.

The cars will need to be washed and managed accordingly, airport runs and routine household provisioning etc will be required.

Light gardening work will be required but with ability to oversee the heavier work done by others.

You will manage the household accounts and be capable to prepare monthly reports on all household expenses. Arrange and co-ordinate external services and oversee projects and building work on a regular basis.  

Salary negotiable depending on experience. Time off to be managed by the couple but flexible for when the family are in residence when longer hours may be required. Immaculate staff quarters, which will not be affected by the internal building project.

(HU3715)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER & MAINTENANCE GARDENER, HANDYPERSON, DRIVER
Monday to Friday 8-5pm with occasional weekend cover
HERTFORDSHIRE/BEDFORDSHIRE BORDER
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Previous experience working as a domestic couple. Love of the countryside, working outside with a passion for gardening. Dog lovers. Clean driving licence.

Mature employer with visiting children and grandchildren seeks a new couple due to the retirement of the long-term current couple.

The housekeeper will take care of the interior of the residence, which will include

• Daily cleaning, hoovering, polishing, sweeping main areas of the house
• Care of the kitchen, cleaning the oven, surfaces and ensuring freezer and cupboards are clean and tidy. Setting table at mealtimes and assisting in the kitchen if required.
• Polishing silver, brass, antiques and fine furniture.
• Washing and ironing to include bed, table linens and towels, dealing with hand washing, fine fabrics and arranging dry cleaning.
• Making and changing beds, arranging guest rooms.
• Feeding and walking the dog if the owner is absent.
• Watering and care of indoor plants and flowers.
• Keeping patio, doorsteps and downstairs windows clean and free of dirt.

Gardener-handyperson- all rounder

• Grounds and garden maintenance including repairs i.e. fencing, weeding, lawn mowing, pruning etc.
• Keep fireplaces clean and stocked with logs
• Swimming pool maintenance, clear of leaves and debris.
• Tennis court maintenance.
• Light household maintenance (light bulb replacements, minor plumbing, basic painting)
• Care for the cars, cleaning, polishing fuelling and occasional driving when required.
• Outdoor furniture care

Accommodation - Self-contained flat with 2 double bedrooms attached to the house with separate entrance.

Salary £50,000 Gross per annum. 4 weeks holidays per annum. 8-5pm Monday to Friday with occasional weekend cover. Presence required on the property during the owner’s absence.

Sorry no children or dependants. Clean driving licence essential DBS Checks will be required.

(HU3747)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Housekeeper-Driver- Maintenance Gardener -Handyperson.
Monday to Friday
East Hampshire – Nr Petersfield.

Essential Requirements – Previous experience working in a family home. Traditional Housekeeping skills, family laundry, daily management of the household, grounds and garden maintenance. Duties are interchangeable. Driving licence and non-smokers essential. Dog and cat friendly.

Newly-created position for an experienced domestic couple to run and manage this immaculate new build, 8 bedroom country residence for a family of 5 which includes 3 teenage children (girls). This is the primary family home in a rural location but within an easy 5-minute commute to the local market town of Petersfield.

Main duties for the housekeeper will be an excellent standard of day to day housekeeping, which will include washing and ironing, cleaning, (part-time professional cleaners are also employed) tidying, organisation of contractors, deliveries etc. Occasional fresh healthy family cooking, shared with madam, shopping, household provisioning and overseeing the children if the parents are away when needed.

Partner will be responsible for garden maintenance, as there are approx. 15 acres of grounds, made up of pasture, fields and 2 acres of landscaped, easy to maintain gardens with large areas of lawns and flower beds. There will eventually be a swimming pool and tennis court to maintain, so a good practical person with good DIY skills a plus.

In addition, there will be occasional driving duties for school airport runs, care of the cars and general maintenance of the property.

The family have a dog and 2 cats, so animal lovers are essential. Willingness to walk the dog is welcome too.

SALARY in the region of £55-60,000 Gross per annum depending on experience. Separate

1 bedroom flat all new and beautiful, with private garden, off-street parking and superfast broadband, 8 mins drive away. The working week will be primarily Monday to Friday with 2 days off per week, but with flexibility for occasional weekend working. Both must drive.

Well behaved small dog considered. Strictly non-smokers and excellent references required. (HU3754)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Nr Framlingham, Suffolk
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Animal Friendly, Strong DIY Skills

HOUSEKEEPER-COOK-GARDENER- HANDYPERSON-SECURITY

Young couple with 2 small children recently moved into this small country estate during Summer 2021. The property is set in 38 acres in rural Suffolk, it is the family’s weekend and holiday home and over the next 2 years will undergo a refurbishment project, building work and major landscaping. There will also be several projects which will include reinstatement of a Victorian walled garden and creating a woodland space.

The housekeeper should have a detailed eye for cleaning, capable to deal with all family laundry including care of delicates and fine fabrics and ensure guest rooms are prepared within the main house and the guest cottages. You will be responsible for food shopping and household provisioning, arranging, and overseeing contractors for servicing and maintenance of household services.

Cooking for the family will be required on a regular basis, fresh healthy dishes, utilising fresh produce from the gardens as and when available. Batch cooking for the freezer, making jams and preserves etc. Ideally the housekeeper will be willing to assist in the gardens, weeding, watering, and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and herbs. 

Partner will be required to care for and develop the gardens, reinstating the walled garden into a kitchen garden to grow vegetables, fruit and develop new flower beds & rose garden. The role requires a knowledgeable gardener but not necessarily a horticulturist. All equipment including ride on mower / tractor will be provided. 

You will have good DIY skills capable to repair fences, deal with small carpentry/ painting repairs, care for the swimming pool, tennis court, pressure wash pathways and patio areas. Weekly cleaning of the cars and the coordination of external contractors are all part of this role.

Both of the couple will need to be animal friendly as long term the family will have Chickens, Alpacas, dogs and possibly ponies in the future. 

SALARY Circa £50-55,000 Gross per annum. Unfurnished (white goods supplied) 2-bedroom single storey cottage with small garden. Strictly Non-Smokers, enhanced DBS and excellent references required. Sorry no dependant children but small well-behaved dog considered. ASAP Start/ (HU3697)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Alresford, Hampshire
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Driver with clean UK license, Pet friendly, Child friendly

Residential grounds and estate handy – person / security and housekeeper

Newly created position for a flexible security and handy-person with Partner to act as Housekeeper, assisting the owners to run and manage this immaculate large country residence for a family of 5, which includes 3 school age children.  The property stands in a total of approximately 400acres.

The effective responsibilities are as follows:

FOR GROUNDS AND ESTATE HANDYPERSON-SECURITY

General Security to the House and whole Estate, House and estate maintenance.  This is to include lawn cutting, hedge cutting if possible, driveway and exterior sweeping, gravel raking, leaf blowing, general cleaning to all external areas, garages etc, power washing to terraces etc. 

Car Cleaning and fleet management - arranging servicing, tyre change etc. Driving for all family members. Possible collections from school for children, airport runs etc.  Handyperson activities, such as changing light bulbs, log collection and storage. 

Checking and receiving deliveries for packages and utilities, controlling access to and from the house for contractors, rubbish control, such as putting out the bins weekly etc. Possible assistance with the horses, such as feeding them, bringing them in etc.

FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER

First-Class high-end cleaning and laundry. Simple family cooking, child and animal friendly. Flexible and organised with great attention to detail in this primary residence, newly built, with high end finishes and in immaculate condition. 

Main duties for the housekeeper will be an excellent standard of day-to-day housekeeping, which will include washing and ironing, cleaning, organisation of contractors, deliveries etc.  Ideally, occasionally you will be willing to prepare simple fresh family dishes, shared with madam as she likes to cook and possibly assisting with childcare when needed.

The family have a pony and a dog, so animal lovers are essential.

You will be required to wear a simple casual uniform of polo shirt and chinos. 

The working day will start early 6.45 am to assist with children’s breakfast during term time, then taking a long break once the house duties are complete and starting again 3-8pm. 

SALARY Negotiable depending on experience. Circa £60,000-70,000 per annum.  Beautiful one bedroom flat for sole use. Strictly non-smokers, no dependants, but small pet considered.  Security/Maintenance person must be a driver with clean licence essential. 2 flexible days off per week - flexibility to cover for some weekends. Excellent references required. (HU3603)

ENGLISH TEACHER / TUTOR / GOVERNESS / GOVERNER (M / F)
Hampstead Heath
Part -Time
Essential Requirements: Qualified English Teacher, Flexibility, Ability to Travel

We seek an experienced, qualified English teacher, with experience of teaching English and a minimum of 10 years’ experience working with young children.  Fluent English speaker is essential and working days will initially be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with potential increase to full time as the child gets older.  This is an UHNW client, and the little girl lives in a Russian speaking only environment. 

Duties will include eating with the little girl and assisting with table manners, education through play, learning English, walking, and undertaking general activities.

We seek a person who can travel with the family if necessary, for short luxury trips abroad, (though unlikely for the time being.)  To start as soon as possible.

Ideally a self-employed person who would work on a service contract and issue an invoice at the end of each month, although employment contract can be provided if preferred.

References and background check will be taken up.  (HU3685)

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – LIVE IN
St Tropez
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Good Technical Skills, Project Management, Social Media Savvy, Flexibility to Travel

A new and varied position for a private executive assistant to work for an entrepreneur based in St. Tropez.  This is a highly varied role that will require the candidate to be adaptable, highly resilient, and extremely organised.

Duties include:

Project management

Estate management

Staff recruitment and staff supervision

Website management

Social and digital media

SEO 

Inventory management

Diary and travel management

Research projects

General administration

Pluses:

Spanish speaking, linguistic skills

Basic legal training

Sales & Marketing background

Creative background and interest

Photography

Gardening

Fashion/current trends in fashion

Bookkeeping

Strong administration skills

Driver’s licence

Ability to travel

Computer skills and IT proficiency

This will be a 5-day working week, Monday-Friday generally from 9am-5pm with flexibility.   Accommodation provided, small apartment onsite.   Negotiable salary in the region of £50,000-£60,000 based on experience.  Immediate start.   (HU3741)

EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE
Nr Guildford -Surrey
Weekend family home
Essential Requirements – Previous experience in domestic service. Self-sufficient proactive and flexible. Clean driving licence with own car. Non Smokers. Fresh healthy family cooking, attention to detail in cleaning and laundry.

Experienced domestic couple required for a weekend residence near Guildford Surrey. The couple will be responsible for the day to day running of the property, maintaining the interior, cleaning, laundry, arranging flowers and organising any repairs contractors and services required. You will deal with all provisioning and food shopping.

One of the couple will be required to cook, fresh family dishes, including weekend entertaining with guests for barbeques and lunches. This is an informal family home of a mature principal, who has friends and family visiting at weekends.

A gardener is employed, but a helping hand is welcome as time allows. There is an outdoor swimming pool to maintain and ideally one of the couple will be able to deal with minor repairs.

One of the couple must drive.

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE, SEPARATE FURNISHED HOUSE IS PROVIDED IN THE VILLAGE, DRIVER WITH OWN CAR ESSENTIAL. 2 DAYS OFF MID-WEEK. SORRY NO DEPENDANT CHILDREN. ( CC3755)

EXPERIENCED SENIOR DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
London W1
Essential Requirements: Self-sufficient, experienced housekeeper with previous experience of UHNW residence. Experience of new house set up, working with the property manager to liaise with builders, contractors, and suppliers. Excellent standard of housekeeping and laundry. Fluent English

This is a part time residence, a senior housekeeping role but totally hands on. The daily hours when the principals are not in residence 9-5pm Monday to Friday, but when they are in residence flexibility to alter working hours and days is essential.

 Established & experienced housekeeper.

• Discreet and calm character.
• Intelligent – able to process orders, use smart home system (user level only), identify problems in the house, maintain checklists, email, etc.
• Daily reporting to the property manager.
• Able to work alone when the house is empty and maintain meticulous standards.
• Appreciation for heritage property and follow exact instructions set by the architect.
• Strong understanding of English – written and spoken.
• Highly skilled in all aspects of housekeeping – cleaning, laundry, stocking cupboards, etc.
• Highest quality is expected at all times. Additional support will be provided once the house is completed.
• Potentially work at other London properties on an as-needed basis to support the family.
• Oversee some contractors at the house in absence of property manager.

The house is currently being constructed and ideally start date of October 2021

The clients are lovely people, the position offers longevity and a great opportunity to be involved in a new house set up. A dream job for someone wanting to take a step up. The client does not have a large staff and will not occupy the house full-time.

SALARY in the region of £40-45,000 Gross per annum. 2 days off per week. (HU3752)

EXPERIENCED STYLIST
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Essential Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, 8 years of Relevant Experience Working with VVIP Clients, Extremely Knowledgeable in Fabrics

Our client based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia requires and experienced stylist who holds a Bachelors Degree in Fashion or relevant field with a minimum of 8 years’ of relevant experience.   It is essential that you have experience and exposure with high-end designers and high profile VVIP clients, previous experience working within the Middle East is a plus.   It is essential that you are extremely knowledgeable in fabrics, detail oriented, have outstanding sewing skills along with the ability to problem solve and multi-task. 

Additional responsibilities will include

• Conduct all styling duties to serve key stakeholders in a professional manner
• Assist in achieving desired looks by providing advice and selection for personal style items
• Identify design, alteration, or repair requirements to ensure that stakeholders specifications are met
• Select and purchase the most appropriate items and material in line with policies and procedures
• Accurately record measurements, instructions and preferences as well as modify garments
• Tailor Saudi traditional or international style garments and accessories
• Keep track of current and developing global trends in fashion and design
• Perform all duties with discretion and professionalism

This is a fulltime position, with a top negotiable salary based on experience.  Accommodation provided.    (HU3654)  ON HOLD

HEAD CHEF
Top-notch Chef with a healthy, nutrition and dietary focus-must speak some French.

Essential requirements: Strong Nutritional Background with passion for dietary cuisine. Passionate about real, wholesome, and nutritious food.

Highly trained with the ability to balance extensive culinary expertise with nutritional science and a person who understands the unique perspective on the direct relationship between diet and wellbeing, with the philosophy that good food and good nutrition go together.

A person who values the importance of seasonality, local product, and high-quality, natural ingredients - thus bringing a culinary experience that is both healthy and highly enjoyable.

Able to run and manages a small team of F&B production.

Excellent single accommodation. car, petrol, housing, mobile, medical, annual paid 30 days holidays and other related benefits.

Previous high-level experience essential and salary in the region of £5,000 tax free per month depending upon previous experience.

HU3744

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
Dublin, Southern Ireland with International Travel
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, Flexibility to Travel, EU Passport

This is a newly created position for a long-term client of Hutchinson’s, who are a family of 5 with 3 children of college age. Working very closely with and reporting to the House Manager.

It is a very busy household, so they are looking for an energetic, pro-active experienced hands-on Head Housekeeper to take over the day to day running of their family home in Dublin and to travel ahead to prepare their homes in the US and South of France, to ensure that each home is ready for their arrival. Each property has housekeeping assistance in situ, but the owners would like each residence to run in the same manner.

Attention to detail is very important and an ability to anticipate and troubleshoot essential.

Some of the areas to be covered though not exhaustive include

• Ensuring the smooth running of a household and servicing of principals and guests, usually supervising others but also providing hands on housekeeping service. Working closely with the current housekeepers, monitoring standards, teaching and improving where required. Knowledgeable in the care of fine fabrics, glass, crystal etc.
• Overseeing outside contractors, service providers and suppliers.
• Ensuring food, groceries and medication levels in house are maintained and in date – as per a detailed inventory.
• Maintenance of the property on a regular basis in conjunction with the estate manager • Maintaining security and communication systems and record keeping must have a good knowledge of smart houses
• Regularly interacting with owners to maintain direct communication and compliance with their needs
• Ensuring efficiency, harmony, and high morale throughout the household
• Organising of social and family events
• Caring for household’s guests and visitors
• Serving of wines and other drinks
• Serving of refreshments and meals
• Caring for specialist items.

SALARY CIRCA £45,000 Gross per annum- 2 bedroom off site accommodation provided. EU Passport and driving licence essential. Strictly Non-Smoker and freedom to travel essential. (HU3215)

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
Mayfair London W1
Live out – 5 days – 9 hrs per day
Essential Requirements: Previous exp of Head Housekeeper in a formal private residence.
Hands on and supervisory skills essential. Excellent product knowledge. Previous experience with fine furniture, fabrics and artwork. Good team player.

Our clients are looking for a professional and experienced Head Housekeeper for a busy household in Mayfair. You will be managing a team of three housekeepers but must be hands on and proactive when it comes to all areas of housekeeping.

Someone who can roll their sleeves up and who has a “can do -muck in” attitude is key. You will be working 5 days a week on a rota with the other housekeepers, so you will cover the occasional weekend.

Daily hours are 9 hours a day with a lunch break. Lunch is prepared for you by one of the chefs. 

The client is well known to the agency, and we have placed most of the household staff there. 

Please only apply for this position if you are an experienced head housekeeper and have previously managed housekeeping staff within a formal, fully staffed household 

Salary circa £ 50,000 per year depending on experience. ( HU3757)

Household Manager / House-person / Driver / Butler(ess)
St. Catherine’s Ontario
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Confident Driver, Service Skills, Flexibility

Wonderful position for a newly refurbished private residence, with delightful employers who seek a live-out person with previous private residence experience.

Essential Skills 

• Responsible for the household trades
• Review simple household bills for work performed by the tradespeople to ensure correct invoicing and to pay these and all household bills
• Supervise 2 housekeepers who come once weekly
• Light & minor housekeeping and laundry rest of the week
• Grocery shopping
• Clean and prepare vegetables, meats etc. for client to cook (client loves cooking)
• Table service when needed
• Receive guests and front of house duties
• Drive client as needed from city to the country house
• Gas cars, take to carwash if needed

On offer

• 75-80k based on experience
• Car (provided if needed)
• Health insurance
• Elegant and charming employer in a happy working environment

(HU3766)

Live in or Live out House Manager / House -Person / Driver
Somerset
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Excellent technical skills, hands-on, Confident Driver

An exciting position for a private family based in Somerset to manage the maintenance and upkeep of a modern 6-bedroom home (main residence) and office complex.  This is a multi-faceted role that will require an all-rounder who can manage the property as well as the health / wellness facilities, manage the vehicle fleet, maintain and manage the upkeep of a smaller domestic property, equestrian facilities, an office and storage all based at the same site.  

In addition to the main residence, you will be required to manage a small office complex including a warehouse and cottage that is leased.  The office has a small team of staff and is located approximately 4 miles from the main residence.   Duties will include the hands-on maintenance and contracts to ensure correct level of operations, weekly and monthly checks of the buildings and land, management of the cleaners, direct mail as required, weekly fire drills to meet compliance, etc.  

The split would be 1-2 days at the offices and 3-4 days at the private residence.

You will be required to manage the maintenance contracts to ensure best cover for the family with minimal intrusion.   You will also be responsible for managing contractors when onsite.  

It is essential that you are hands-on with a strong technical background.  You should have the ability to diagnose and remedy minor faults. 

Additional duties will include

• Manage the cleaning and servicing of the vehicle fleet including sales and purchases
• Driving duties in the UK, so you must be a confident driver
• Hands-on with regards to routine deep cleaning (windows, door runners, gutters, etc.)
• Utilise and assist the handyman with projects and routine works
• Conduct weekly and monthly checks of the house systems, buildings and ground
• Procurement and sourcing for the family in tandem with the PA
• Running general errands
• Manage the security of the property, being a key holder for alarm responses
• Manage the tenanted farmland in conjunction with the land agents
• Assist the gardener as required

There is a small team of staff in place including a PA, housekeeper, handyman, labourer and gardener, so essential that you work well in a team environment.  This is very much a hands-on role that requires you to have the ability to prioritise and multi-task.   You should have experience working in a smart home and have a good understanding of electrics, heating, swimming pools, saunas, etc.  

5-day working week, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.   Salary circa £50,000 based on experience.   (HU3758)

HOUSEKEEPER & COOK
Killiney Co Dublin Southern Ireland 
Essential Requirements:   Previous Experience as a Private Household Housekeeper,
Child and Pet Friendly, Driver and Non-Smoker Essential

Experienced Housekeeper required for a family of five who will shortly relocate to Killiney from USA. The children are young teenagers and parents are both professionals. There is also a small friendly dog.

The housekeeper will be responsible for the day to day running of the household, organising and maintaining the property.

Duties will include day to day cleaning, laundry, ironing, meal preparation, menu planning, food shopping, local errands and occasional school runs. If the family are away there may be occasional request to house or pet sit, but optional.

You should be a confident family cook, capable to bake bread, cakes, muffins etc. and be willing to encourage the children to participate in cooking and baking once per week.

The vacancy can be either live out or live in. 40-45hrs working week.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience and if accommodation is required. (HU3717)

JUNIOR CHEF/KITCHEN PORTER
Mayfair, London
Essential Requirements - Willingness to work under 3 senior Chefs, who work on rotation over a 7-day period. 

Must be happy to prep food, peel, chop, garnish, keep kitchen areas and equipment immaculate in conjunction with cleaning staff. 

Suit a person wanting to learn more from Senior head Chefs and who has the basics of cooking, wanting to break into private house service.     

Junior Chef/Kitchen Porter, able to assist the chefs with food preparation - chopping, peeling, clearing up equipment and generally keeping the kitchen immaculate, while also being able to undertake simple cooking.  This could be a person wanting to learn from these 3 very senior chefs. 

5-day week including 1 weekend per month  

£35,000-£40,000.  According to age and experience.  Ref 3753

LIFESTYLE PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Mayfair
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English and Russian, Flexibility, Good Technical Skills

Lovely new position for a lifestyle personal assistant to work for a private family at their family residence in Mayfair.    We require a candidate who is Fluent in English and Russian and can translate.   You should have good knowledge and experience of IT including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.   

Duties will include

• Offer a lifestyle concierge service
• Manage the diary for both meetings in the office and personal appointments - maximise the time of the principal, ensure all corresponding arrangements are made, e.g., agendas and documentation 
• Arranging doctors, dentist, and restaurant reservations 
• Research and coordinate all travel arrangements   
• Assisting the principals’ family and working closely with household staff
• General administration, arranging couriers, maintaining shared computer filing systems, minutes, and letters

Candidates will need to show initiative and have flexibility regarding duties.   This is a 5-day working week, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm with occasional weekends and evenings.  It would be a bonus if you have an interest in fashion.   Fluent English and Russian.   Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000.   (HU3737)

LIVE-IN HANDY PERSON
St Tropez
Essential Requirements: Good Handy-Person Skills, Confident Driver, Flexible, Fluent English

A live-in handy person is required to work in the role of caretaker / handy person for a large estate in St Tropez.  

The role will require a candidate who has previously worked in a similar role and someone who can manage various tasks with a good handy-person skillset.  

Duties will include

• Managing courtyards and outside areas
• Cleaning gutters
• Mowing lawns
• Cleaning pools
• Vehicle maintenance
• General handy-person tasks
• Pool knowledge would be a bonus, but not essential as long as you are willing to learn
• Confident driver
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical issues
• Ability to troubleshoot

This is a full-time position working 5 days per week.   Accommodation provided, shared house with own bedroom.   Salary in the region of £25,000- £30,000 depending on experience.  Fluent English required.   (HU3742)

NANNY / GOVERNESS WITH TRAVEL
London - South Kensington / Chelsea Border
Essential Requirements: Clean driving licence, Previous experience, age appropriate, as a Nanny / Governess, Ability to travel with the family outside school term, Strictly Non-Smoker, DBS Checked and excellent references, Computer literate.

Working for a Family of 5 with residences in London and internationally.
To be solely responsible for a 7-year-old boy attending private school in London.
Ideally based in London and live-out, although in house accommodation may be available if required.

To be able to travel with the Family outside the school year to Europe and North America (School holidays, some weekends throughout the year, summer break).
To be in charge (but always with support from the rest of the team) of preparing and taking the child to school, preparing his breakfast and occasionally meals as needed, housekeeping of his room, and organizing clothes, toys and books.

Assisting him with his homework, researching and organizing activities, shopping for clothes and all various items needed, arranging and attending playdates and generally settling him into a routine.

Occasionally, to attend to the older children (two boys 14 and 17 at boarding schools).

Computer literacy is essential and to also be a confident driver and swimmer.
A teaching / tutoring background will also be considered for this position.

All Residences are fully staffed so you must be a team player but also be able to work unsupervised and especially when the parents are travelling. Flexibility and a willingness to assist the team generally with additional tasks in the various residences, running some errands and assisting the Lady with any special requests.

Excellent Accommodation always provided when travelling.
There is a competitive salary on offer for the right applicant with fully checkable background and references. Driving licence and Current DBS Check essential.
Daily position approx. 48 hrs. per week (any overtime hours will be paid) 2days off.  (HU3727)

PERSONAL / FAMILY ASSISTANT
Chelsea, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, flexibility, , driver, pet friendly

To report to and assist the Lady of the house, who has recently relocated from Switzerland.

To work partially from the clients’ rented apartment and remotely and in the future a new residence in London, or from the family office. 

Must have experience working for UHNW employers in London and a good network of established work contacts and suppliers.  Also, somebody who has had experience in inventory of artwork and preferably someone who has worked as a sole assistant and not as part of a bigger team of PA’s.

Based in London, the position will be mainly Monday to Friday (office hours but some flexibility will be expected outside that.) Principals could allow flexibility like a 4-day week or partially working from home if full time or remote working is of interest.

Flexibility to travel would be welcomed, but the priority will be always be to work in London.

Duties will include management of the family’s and children’s calendar.  To be able to communicate with schools and teachers.  Work will not be entirely office based, as there will be errands and potentially school pick-ups or dog walking duties.  In addition, you must be able to do research for the lady, follow up on various projects and purchases, keeping inventory and working closely with the International Properties Manager. 

Top compensation depending on experience and level of hours / commitment. (HU3760)

PERSONAL ASSISTANT
South of France
Essential Requirements:  Must be Able to Work from Home, Fluent English, French and Russian, Previous Private House Experience 

A professional and experienced Personal Assistant is required for a private family based in the South of France. You must be able to work from home in this position.  

This is a lovely role that will suit a candidate who has a flexible approach and a “can-do” attitude.  You will be required to act as the first point of contact; dealing with incoming emails, phone calls and post, you will manage extensive diaries; scheduling meetings and appointments, you will also be responsible for making international travel arrangements including organising visa’s, transport and accommodation. 

Additional duties will include facilitating events and conferences, compiling reports, managing expenses, maintaining procedures, and effectively liaising with staff, suppliers, and clients. 

It is essential that you have previous experience in a similar Personal Assistant role.  Excellent computer skills along with strong organizational skills required.  5 day working week with flexibility.  Negotiable salary.  ASAP start. (HU3484) 

PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Mayfair
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English and Russian, Flexibility, Good Technical Skills, Knowledge of Construction

New position for an experienced personal assistant who has experience and knowledge of working within a construction background as our client is purchasing and renovating properties.   The role will be based at the family residence in Mayfair.   

Duties will include

• Manage and oversee contractors for renovations
• Project management
• Translate English to Russian and vice versa
• Plan and prepare presentations 

It is essential that you have good knowledge and experience of property renovation / construction.   Candidates must be focused, flexible with their duties and show initiative.   Fluent English and Russian.  Good IT knowledge.   

This is a 5-day working week, Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm with occasional weekends and evenings.  Salary circa £50,000 - £55,000.   (HU3738)

RESIDENTIAL BUTLER
Hay-On-Wye, Herefordshire
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Confident driver, Excellent valet skills, Flexibility

Fantastic role for a multi-tasking butler who has great all-round skills.

Traditional butler skills, front of house, food and beverage service, care of silver, crystal, China and fine wines, cigars etc.  Ability to valet to a high standard.  In addition, an experienced car driver who is happy driving the family to the airport, undertaking school runs, restaurants etc. and who can arrange for cars to be serviced. 

Party and event planning, arranging flight and restaurant reservations, but equally happy to polish a wooden floor, lay a fire, clear the grate etc.  The client (family of five) has 3 children under the age of 8. Nanny, 2 cleaners, chef and Housekeeper employed.

Working week is Friday through Monday.   Self-contained accommodation provided. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3748)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Holland, Amsterdam (25km West of Amsterdam- close to the sea)
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English with either Tagalog, Portuguese, or Italian, Drivers Licence 

Beautiful family estate of approx. 40 acres, in a suburban setting close to the sea and with easy access to Amsterdam. This property is the family estate, of owners, with multiple homes and who currently only visit the property alternate weekends. They are an informal couple and like their privacy when visiting the property. The principal’s adult children and their families occasionally visit using the guest cottage some weekends and holidays. The property is newly refurbished and has full security systems and cameras in place.

The housekeeper will take care of the interior of the main house and a small guest house, cleaning, dealing with laundry and generally overseeing the day-to-day housekeeping duties. You will need to have previous experience of antiques, fine fabrics, and precious items. When the owners are in residence, some light cooking will be required ideally Mediterranean and Asian in style. You will need to be able to run errands, shop for fresh produce and work alongside the lady of the house to ensure that any guests are well catered for.

Partner will spend approx. 70% in the gardens and 30% in the house, assisting with care of the gardens alongside the full-time head gardener and part time assistant. You do not need to be a qualified gardener, but you must enjoy working outside in all weathers. There are formal and informal areas of woodland and gardens comprising of flower beds, lawns, topiary and rose gardens and vegetables are also grown on the estate. In house you will assist the housekeeper with any high-level cleaning, undertake any basic repairs and monitor the coming and going of any contractors.

There are numerous external contractors who take care of the swimming pool and tennis court, so you will need to have good communication skills and be able to liaise with them.

Security is extremely important, there are full security cameras, and you will need to be very security aware.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Separate 2 Bedroom Gate House, all newly renovated, with small garden provided. One pet accepted. FLUENT ENGLISH with either Tagalog, Portuguese, or Italian languages to enable good communication with the other staff.  2 days off per week. Drivers essential, car provided. (HU2930)

Essential Requirements – Good fresh home cooking, child and animal friendly. Country Lover. Non-Smoker, driver with own car.  
Open to Live Out- local candidates too.

(partner to follow own occupation very welcome)

Lovely long-term vacancy for a country-loving traditional cook/housekeeper to join this fun, high-energy, informal family at their weekend country farmhouse, on a large estate near Marlborough.

The family of five includes 3 small children between ages 8 and 4yrs and they have a dog.  They usually arrive on Friday and return to London on Sunday evening during school term-time, but during holidays will spend more time there and will also entertain family and friends.  During the holidays, the children’s nanny will also accompany the family. Both parents are completely hands-on with the children, but you may occasionally be asked to babysit and essential that you love being around small children.

Other duties will include menu planning and superb cooking for small gatherings (up to ten people).  Breakfast, lunch, and dinners will be expected on a daily basis: generally cooking for between 2 and 4 adults and 2-6 children, but with occasional lunch or supper parties and especially Sunday lunches.  The employers enjoy fresh and healthy cuisine with variety and of different tastes and styles. You need to have a natural flair and love for cooking, enjoy trying new recipes and a genuine passion for cooking, but you do not need to be a qualified chef.

The garden has a lovely vegetable patch so if you enjoy gardening then a big plus. You will need to provision and use local suppliers, there is a superb butcher and fishmonger locally and farm produce available for fresh ingredients.

This is an informal home and the family are neat and tidy people and very hands-on, so although the housekeeping role is part of the duties when the family is in residence, cooking takes priority.  The usual day to day housekeeping – cleaning, laundry, and shopping etc. all managed easily for a well-organized person.

The family will be moving house in approx. two years within a one hour drive from the current location.

There is a small furnished 1-bedroom ( plus second very small bedroom) cottage available. The daily working hours are 8.00am to 6.30pm with one and half hours off for lunch. 2 days off per week (usually Monday & Tuesday).

Salary circa £35,000 Gross negotiable, driver with own car essential. Partner and dog very welcome. (HU3105)

RESIDENTIAL COOK-STEWARDESS
Jersey, Channel Islands
Essential Requirements: Cooking to dinner party standard. Dog lover, freedom to travel. Clean driving licence. Previous private household experience and /or Yachting background essential. Strictly Non-smoker

A lovely position for an extremely organised, fun, reliable and hard-working cook/stewardess to join a small close-knit team based at this private estate in Jersey.

You must have excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise and organise contractors, deal with the shopping food, wine household supplies etc.

Duties are primarily that of cook, able to prepare 3 meals per day for the principal and her visiting family and friends. You should be confident to prepare and execute fresh healthy meals to include brunch, lunches, afternoon tea and a small dinner party and cocktail gatherings.

You will need to have experience with silver service, and be capable to serve drinks, canapes etc.

A daily housekeeper is also employed so you will be required to assist with household duties, cleaning, laundry and ironing as and when needed. You will care for your own kitchen have good presentation and be able to adapt to different occasions.

You will need to accompany the principal, as a companion, on outings for high street shopping, or to cinema and theatre. Also, whenever the principal travels to her private residence in England or on holiday, to carry on providing the above duties as you would as if you were in Jersey.

On occasion you will need to share responsibility for the principal’s dog and being a driver for airport runs, evening outings locally and visits to relatives. 

Hours of work:  approximately 40hrs per week, based on 5 days a week. From Monday to Friday. Generally, 2 days a week off (at times possibly not always together). Average working day will be 11am to 7pm, but again with a degree of flexibility.  There will be no set daily working hours as flexibility is key.

Salary up to a max £45,000 Gross per annum based upon experience. Immaculate 1 Bedroom flat provided with all utilities except telephone, broadband and sky. Flexibility and a “can do “attitude is of paramount importance. Sorry No pets or dependants, strictly NON-SMOKER AND FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE ESSENTIAL. DBS Check will be required. (HU3326)

RESIDENTIAL COUPLE
Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk
Essential Requirements:   Previous Private House Experience Required (Minimum of 5 years) Drivers Licence

HANDS ON ESTATE MANAGER & HOUSEKEEPER

Position in a rural village South of Stowmarket. The estate is newly refurbished and requires an experienced domestic couple to maintain and manage the house and grounds to a very high standard. The owners are a mature couple – semi retired with no children. Most of the time only the principals will be in residence, but occasional guests will stay (on average once per month).

The main house is a Grade 2 listed -8-bedroom former rectory, with 2 guest cottages on site, an outdoor pool and tennis court in approx. 50 acres of paddocks, lawns, and formal gardens.

Whilst duties are separate the couple must work well together and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar roles.

The housekeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping of the main house with servicing of the cottages when required. You will need to supervise ad-hoc cleaners as needed.  Your duties will include cleaning, bed changing, laundry, ironing, shoe cleaning, arrange dry cleaning, take deliveries, messages and oversee internal tradesmen. You should enjoy displaying cut flowers, working with the gardener to ensure good use of available flowers. You will need to arrange pantry and household supplies (principally online).  Cooking is not essential to the role, but some prep/assistance may be required occasionally.  Caterers will be available for any entertaining, but you will need to oversee this and assist with dinner parties and other events.

The Estate Manager will be responsible for the overall security and day to day running of the estate. You should have a practical background with good hands-on maintenance skills and be capable of property maintenance and hard landscaping.  You will be required to clean and look after the cars and garden machinery, undertaking and arranging servicing, repairs etc. You will arrange external services i.e., window, pool, tennis court cleaning, maintain a stock of logs, lay fires, and fill log baskets, monitor oil and re-order, and manage domestic finances, place orders, and pay bills. You will manage and work with all staff on the estate (housekeeping and gardening) and any external contractors.  Gardening experience will therefore be necessary. Experience of overseeing building projects would be an advantage.  There will be some occasional driving duties for the principals to and from airport- station pickups, restaurants etc.

SALARY IN THE REGION OF £60-65,000 GROSS PER ANNUM DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.

2 DAYS OFF PER WEEK WITH PLENTY OF WEEKENDS. USE OF FURNISHED SEPARATE ACCOMODATION WITH UTILITIES PAID. NO DEPENDANT CHILDREN OR PETS AND STRICTLY NON-SMOKERS. BOTH MUST DRIVE. (HU3309)

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
Combination of:  Housekeeper -Houseman -Launderer -Cook-Driver-Handyperson. Duties are interchangeable.
London NW3
Essential Criteria – Hands on top-level, high-end cleaning and laundry. Good fresh simple family cooking. Child-friendly Dog and Cat lovers. Team players.

An enthusiastic, flexible and energetic couple are required to assist in managing a modern 5 bedroom property near Regents Park for a busy couple with one child aged 2 yrs. Nannies are employed, so no childcare duties. The family have 2 small dogs and 2 short-haired cats, so essentially you are animal friendly and capable to care for the pets if the family are away.

Part of the couple will need to be an excellent driver within London.  You will be responsible for running family errands and keeping the cars in immaculate condition at all times. There may be occasional driving to other UK cities and evening driving too by arrangement.

Other duties will include

• Hands-on cleaning to very high standards, ECO friendly with great attention to detail.
• Experience with special finishes, limestone, marble, wooden floors and granite
• Family laundry to include handwashing of delicate fabrics.
• Daily preparation of simple family breakfast to include table laying, preparation of fresh fruit, porridge, toast and eggs. Simple light lunch if required, soups, salads and preparation of light evening meal when requested.
• House and facilities management.
• Security and alarms
• Organizing repairs and maintenance
• Liaising with tradesmen and builders for house maintenance
• Basic house accounting and administration – Purchasing fresh food and supplies

Candidates must be personable and presentable at all times, be flexible and willing to work alongside the couple in running of the home.

The working day is generally 8am – 6 pm Mon – Fri  and 10-2 on Sundays. Saturdays and Sunday afternoons are time off, with an agreed one full weekend per month.

This live-in position comes with a self-contained (entrance within the family home but not the main door) 1 bedroom flat, fully furnished and an excellent salary for the right couple. Strictly Non Smokers. Enhanced DBS Checks will be required.  (HU2187)

RESIDENTIAL ESTATE MANAGER
St Tropez
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English and French, Flexibility, Strong Communication Skills

An experienced Estate Manager is required to oversee and manage two villas based in St. Tropez.  The villas are located next to each other, and we require a candidate who has worked in a similar role previously.   This is a full-time position that will require a hands -on candidate who can work in an efficient manner.  

Generally, the family are in residence from May through September.  When the family are in residence longer hours and flexibility will be essential.  

Duties will include

• Overseeing and managing a team of staff
• Recruiting seasonal staff
• Managing the entirety of the villas
• Liaise with contractors
• Project management
• Look after clients and guests needs
• Front of house, meet and greet
• Pool care and maintenance
• Wine cellar management
• Managing the security of the property
• Daily briefings with staff for house coordination
• Daily checks with family
• Management of Estate Repairs/find solutions
• Internet Shopping
• Personal Purchases
• Family assistance: booking restaurants/personal shopping
• Tennis court –overseeing maintenance
• Airport transfers

Candidate requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Organised, self-sufficient and proactive
• Driver with a clean license
• Fluent English and French
• Good DIY and technical skills
• Knowledge of house systems
• Basic knowledge to evaluate fix and repair house systems unless an outside vendor is required
• Accounting background / knowledge helpful for future duties

This is an informal household that requires a professional and dedicated candidate to ensure the smooth running of the villas.    The role will be a 5-day working week with flexibility when the principals are in residence.   Accommodation provided, 2-bedroom guest house.   Salary negotiable based on experience.   ASAP start.   (HU3746)

NR ALRESFORD -HAMPSHIRE
RESIDENTIAL GROUNDS AND ESTATE HANDYPERSON-SECURITY

Newly created position for a flexible security and handyperson to assist the owners to run and manage this immaculate large country residence for a family of 5 which includes 3 school age children.  The property stands in a total of approx. 400acres.

The effective responsibilities are as follows:

 General Security to the House and whole Estate.

1. House and estate maintenance. This is to include the following:
   • Lawn Cutting
   • Hedge Cutting if possible
   • Driveway and exterior sweeping
   • Gravel raking
   • Leaf blowing
   • General cleaning to all external areas, garages etc.
   • Power washing to terraces etc.
   • Car Cleaning and car admin such as servicing, tyre change etc.
   • Driving for all family members. Possible collections from school for children, airport runs etc.
   • Handyperson activities, such as changing light bulbs, log collection and storage.
   • Checking and receiving deliveries for packages and utilities
   • Controlling access to and from the house for contractors
   • Rubbish control, such as putting out the bins weekly etc.
   • Possible assistance with the horses, such as feeding them, bring them in etc. 

Salary in the region of £28,000 Gross. Beautiful one bedroom flat for sole use. Strictly Non-smoker, no pets and no dependants. Driver with clean licence essential. 2 flexible days off per week. (HU3603C)

RESIDENTIAL HEAD HOUSEKEEPER / FAMILY COOK
Nr Reading, Berkshire
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Flexibility, Pet Friendly

Fantastic new position for a dedicated and flexible, experienced head housekeeper to work as part of a team taking care of this beautiful Estate near Henley on Thames.

You will need to have previous experience in taking care of the interior of a private household. This property is a combination of both formal and informal service, with great attention to detail to high standards at all times.

As head housekeeper you will report to the principal and House manager and will be responsible for a small team of other housekeepers including a dedicated laundress. This is hands on role, which means you will involve yourself in all aspects of the daily housekeeping tasks needed to keep the house to an immaculate standard.

The Estate is fully staffed, you must have a flexible and positive attitude and enjoy working as part of a team. The residence is occupied half of the year mainly Spring through the summer, the main house has 9 bedrooms and there are 3 guest cottages.

 Duties will include:

• Housekeeping
• Overall Management of the housekeeping team
• Taking care of antiques, brass, silver, and fine fabrics.
• Assisting Butler with front of house service.
• Turn down service
• Family cooking when principals are in residence

(Chef available for formal gatherings or parties)

• Walking the dogs
• Assisting the house manager with daily running of the household.

The working week is 5 days out of 7 on a rota, weekend working will be required especially when the principals are in residence. An average of 8 hours per day with any additional hours take in lieu.

Salary circa £40,000 Gross per annum depending on experience. Beautiful new 1-bedroom apartment provided.

Strictly non-smokers, ideally computer literate and previous household experience is essential. Sorry no dependant children. Driver preferred. (HU3561B)  ON HOLD

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER
French / Italian Border
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Fluent English and French, Good IT skills, Flexibility

A formal/informal household looking for an experienced down to earth house manager to take care of their French summer residence and organise the maintenance. The ideal candidate MUST have prior management experience within private residences.  It is desirable to have prior experience working at management level in luxury hospitality/hotels, but also have affinity with technical aspects.

The candidate is expected to be a forward thinker with a proactive attitude, be organised and work to a very high standard. The principals have multiple properties and often travel, so flexibility is key for when they are in residence.

The House Manager is expected to support and report directly to the Family Office and manage the local staff daily, ensuring the running of the property operation and ensuring the delivery of the highest level of service to the principals. You will be expected to be very hands on and lead by example if appropriate to the situation.

Requirements:

• Fluent spoken and written English skills as well as French.
• IT literate to include Excel
• Total discretion and the ability to provide exceptional service without being intrusive. 
• Flexible with working hours and adaptable to change which might include weekends and bank holidays at short notice.

Duties to include:

• Take responsibility for all aspects of the running of the houses.
• Managing the day-today running of the property, delivering the highest standard of service to the principals.
• Maintenance of the interior and exterior of the property according to the maintenance schedule. When necessary, liaise with third parties.
• Liaise with the Family Office, the Principals, kitchen and gardening team, as well as security team.
• Currently extensive renovations are being caried out. Liaising with architect and building team will be necessary during this time.
• Security of the property, visitor registration off season.
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Principal and the Family Office.
• Manage (season) staff including hiring, training, developing, and disciplinary measures.
• Ensure that the day-to-day operations are well organised, efficiently run and impeccably maintained.
• Maintenance of all technical and mechanical systems such as A/C, security, water & wastewater treatment, vehicles & equipment and swimming pool care.
• Ensure all household equipment including lighting and AV systems are in sound working order – thorough check to be carried out well in advance of family and guests arriving.
• Schedule and conduct detailed inspections throughout projects & after each trade has completed its project tasks. Dealing with contractors, local vendors.
• Review and approve invoices before sending to FO for processing. Process follow up if needed. Keep accurate household records and record petty cash expenditure.
• Local errands and managing the household supplies. Ensure stocks of wine and other beverages are correctly stored.
• Development of the household manual/ Database management and development (inventories etc).

Fulltime position, 5 -day working week with flexibility especially when the principals are in residence.  Separate apartment (attached to the main house) with a small garden provided.  Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3739)  ON HOLD

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER / BUTLER
Dorset
Essential Requirements:  Previous Private House Experience Required, Top Butler and House Management Skills, Driver

A superb and exciting opportunity for an experienced and traditional House Manager/Butler to oversee and manage a substantial newly built Shooting Estate in Dorset.   The property is currently under constructions and is due to be completed in early 2022.   

We are looking for a candidate who will ideally be available to start in October, as you will be involved in the challenging task of all final preparations to the property; working alongside architects, interior designers, building contractors and the Estate Manager to ensure the house is set up, provisioned, working systems established, etc., and ready to receive clients and guests.  

The position will require a professional and experienced candidate with previous country house experience.  The property is a Shoot Estate and as such it will be advantageous if you have previously worked long-term in a similar environment.  

We are looking for a strong, personable candidate who can rise to the challenge and demands of this new position and who can work effectively in a managerial role as well as a hands-on role.  

We seek a candidate who has exceptional communication and organisational skills who can effectively motivate and manage a team of staff and be involved in the recruitment and training of additional household staff; both permanent and temporary as required.  

Strong administrative skills will be required as you will be managing staff schedules, inventory, purchasing, budgets, etc.   Top butler skills imperative; excellent front of house experience along with being comfortable in both formal and informal settings.

It is anticipated that the property will not be used in a permanent capacity.  Our client and family will visit periodically throughout the year and will be particularly busy with house guests during the shoot season.  

May be required on occasion to work in other properties.  Driver essential.  2-Bedroom cottage provided within the grounds.   Partner’s welcome, couples considered.  Good negotiable salary for the right candidate.   (HU3692)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Rural Hampshire – Nr Alresford
Essential Requirements:  First-Class high-end Cleaning and Laundry. Simple family cooking, child and animal friendly. Flexible and organised with great attention to detail

Newly created position for an experienced housekeeper to assist the principals run and manage this immaculate large country residence for a family of 5 which includes 3 school age children. This is the primary family home newly built with high end finishes and in immaculate condition.

Main duties for the housekeeper will be an excellent standard of day-to-day housekeeping, which will include washing and ironing, cleaning, organisation of contractors, deliveries etc. Ideally, occasionally you will be willing to prepare simple fresh family dishes, shared with madam as she likes to cook and possibly assisting with childcare when needed.

The family have a pony and a dog, so animal lovers are essential. You will be required to wear a simple uniform of polo shirt and chinos.

The working day will start early 6.45 am to assist with children’s breakfast during term time then taking a long break once the house duties are complete and starting again 3-8pm.

SALARY Negotiable depending on experience. Large suite on the 3^rd floor of the house, large bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette and use of sitting/ playroom, all beautifully decorated.   2 days off per week, with flexibility to cover for some weekends. Strictly Non-Smokers and excellent references required. (HU3603B)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Hay on Wye, Herefordshire
Essential Requirements - Previous private housekeeping experience.  Good laundry skills. Children and pet friendly. Country Lover, clean driving licence.

Experienced, Country house Housekeeper required for a family of five who have recently moved to this large and rural country estate.

The family of five includes 3 children under the age of 8.  A Nanny, 2 cleaners, Butler and Cook will also be employed.

The housekeeper will be responsible for the day to day running of the household, organising and maintaining the property, ensuring the interior runs smoothly. You will have assistance from 2 cleaners, but will need to be hands on with all housekeeping duties.

Duties will include day to day cleaning, laundry, ironing, assisting with household provisioning, local errands and occasional school runs.

There are currently no pets in the household, but in the near future it is possible a dog may join the family.

The vacancy is also open to a domestic couple if partner is a butler or cook.

Salary circa £35,000 per annum negotiable with own self contained accommodation.   2 days off per week, NON smoker and driving licence required. (HU3750)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Zurich, Switzerland
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, superb washing and ironing, child friendly, self-starter, Ability to keep a minimalist apartment immaculate, light cooking

We seek a top calibre, experienced private housekeeper who can meticulously care for a small apartment in Zurich belonging to professional clients, who work full time and have a 6-year-old daughter. 

It is imperative that you are a child lover and that you also have high standards of cleaning and laundry.

Daily duties

Start at 06.30 hours when you will be expected to help the little girl get ready for school, prepare a snack and lunch box for her and take her to school, buying any items that you may need for your day or to assist the clients. 

4 days a week you are then free to go home until 16.00 hours, when you return to school to collect the child, prepare a healthy snack for her and if her parents are not home, keep a watchful eye on her.  You will prepare a salad, peel and chop vegetables etc. ready for the evening meal, which the clients prepare themselves.  At around 8pm the working day is over.

2 days a week, you return from school to clean the apartment, which the clients like to keep spotless and run to the standard of a luxury hotel.  The home is very minimalist and so this is a straightforward task for an experienced housekeeper.  Washing and ironing is also to be undertaken and it is important that you know how to care for fine fabrics, hand wash and care for general laundry.           

Clients are busy professionals who work full time and who are looking for an experienced and long-term housekeeper to run the home and care for it.  Their previous housekeeper of 15 years highly recommends this position.  The clients are very respectful and straightforward and just expect top class standard to be maintained in the home.

Self-contained apartment provided and a salary in the region of 5,000 CHF per month gross. (HU3765)

  IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR CO-AGENT - SHE'S IN SWITZERLAND

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER / CARER / COMPANION
Nr Stockbridge, Hampshire
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Animal Friendly, Drivers Licence

Newly created position for a Country Loving housekeeper who is willing to act as friend and carer to the daughter, a young woman with learning difficulties from birth. The family of 3 (2 principals and their daughter) have a large country house and estate with a working farm and equestrian facilities. Extended family live close by and there are frequent visits from grandchildren and friends.

A busy family environment with long term staff, no 2 days are the same. There are horses, dogs, lots of country walks and therefore most suitable for a housekeeper who enjoys these hobbies. Duties will be divided between housekeeping and the supervision and assistance to the daughter.

Housekeeping duties will include day to day household management, assisting the principals with day-to-day care of the property. Hands on housekeeping, cleaning, washing, and ironing, bed making, and shopping will be required, a full-time cleaner is also employed. You will be able to cook fresh family meals, usually shared with the lady of the house, but capable to prepare meals for the daughter (who enjoys baking and assisting in the kitchen) if the principals are absent.

Personal assistant / Carer – this part of the role is more of a personal assistant/ companion than carer, you need empathy and kindness, able to supervise and assist rather than care for. The daughter is passionate about horses and rides every day, loves to spend time at the stables and therefore important that you are “horse and dog friendly”. Riding is not essential but an opportunity if desired. She also enjoys walking the dogs, swimming, shopping, and trips out. There are 2 additional part time staff members who assist her with riding and day trips. A degree of assisting with personal care is required, but there are no physical disabilities.

This is a long-term position that offers security and a lovely family environment.

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience, newly built 2-bedroom apartment – 2 days off per week Monday and Tuesday with one weekend per month. Non-Smoker and Driver essential, enhanced DBS Check will be required. Prefer no pets but willing to consider. (HU3699)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER / COOK
Zurich, Switzerland
Essential Requirements:   Previous Private House Experience, Driver, Fluent English and Conversational German, Pet Friendly

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER / COOK
Monday to Friday with flexibility to cover occasional weekends

New position for a young professional couple who require an experienced housekeeper to care for the family villa approximately 10 mins drive from Zurich City.

The housekeeper will have sole responsibility for the day-to-day housekeeping of this family home which will include all household cleaning, making beds, changing linens, laundry and co-ordinating and scheduling servicing contractors and suppliers.

You will be required to provision and keep the residence well stocked with supplies, run errands, and ensure that linens, writing supplies, bathroom items etc are all replenished.  You should have experience with delicates and fine fabrics and ideally wardrobe management skills with couture clothing experience.

Fresh healthy cooking is required and ideally previous experience of table service.

A gardener is also employed, any assistance in the gardens would be welcomed as time allows.

You should be pet friendly and willing to assist with feeding the chickens, in the future the family may acquire a dog.

The principals are looking for a long-term housekeeper with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a private residence. The working week is Monday to Friday, 42 hrs per week, but with flexibility for occasional extra duties if there are guests. Overtime hours will be paid.

Occasionally you may be asked to travel to additional properties in Switzerland and Europe.

Salary negotiable depending on experience, fluent English and conversational German.
New build one bedroom apartment will be provided. Driver essential.
DBS Check and excellent written references essential (HU3622)

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RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE / HOUSE - PERSON
Kensington, London W8
Essential requirements: Strong experience in general maintenance and DIY duties, ideally from a private house background, yacht, or 5* boutique hotel

Duties include

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  Live in full time
• Can perform house-person / handy-person responsibilities such as tidying up the garden, driveway by sweeping, power washing, watering plants, simple DIY tasks (light painting, fixed loose screws)
• Contact contractors when needed and arrange for maintenance checks
• Collect leaves, dispose wastes 
• Walk the Principals dog, ensure the dog has sufficient food and water
• Monitor fire alarms and occasional CCTV cameras
• Do patrols in the evenings and ensure windows and doors are closed
• Understand the basic gas, electric, water meters of the house
• Can use Creston to control heat, AC, and lights
• Understand the basic technical aspects of the house and access points for electrical units, AC, underfloor heating 
• Someone who has good attention to detail and can find problems / resolve in a timely matter
• Mow the lawn when needed
• Occasional grocery shopping
• Accepting deliveries 
• Prepare weekly reports 

Salary circa £35,000 gross per annum based on experience.   Accommodation provided, bedroom and bathroom with a shared living staff area with access to a full kitchen. Immediate start.  (HU3723)

RESIDENTIAL SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER
South Dublin, Southern Ireland
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, EU Passport, Flexibility to Travel, Front of house /service skills essential

Energetic, proactive, well organised, self-sufficient, experienced Housekeeper to assist with the day-to-day management and running of a large family home in Dublin suburbs.

There are 2 dogs and grown-up children who visit regularly.

The average working day will be 10am to 6pm but with flexibility as needed.

Working closely with and reporting to the house manager.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Ensuring the overall housekeeping function and smooth running of a busy household on a daily basis with responsibility for supervision of 2 cleaners. You will organise rota’s – arrange holiday cover and keep records.
• Running personal errands and shopping for the family, as requested.
• Ordering household items, as required
• Overseeing weekly flowers; daily maintenance of the flowers
• Coordinating with external suppliers such as dry cleaning/ Linen ironing service.
• Ensuring all aspects of the house are in order; cleaned to a high standard and all rooms presented and comfortable.

This is a hands-on position with detailed cleaning, washing, and ironing involved.

• Feel comfortable dealing with specialist fabrics and surfaces
• Packing and unpacking for travelling, as requested.
• To be responsible for the family's wardrobe maintenance and organisation.

Meeting and greeting guests, serving beverages and assisting with all front of house duties will also be part of this role.

This is a very busy, relaxed, and friendly household, but with high standards. This position is suitable for a flexible and dedicated person who is well organised and proactive, it may be necessary on occasion for you to travel to other homes ahead of the family both in Europe. EU passport and driving licence essential.

Salary in the region of 45-50,000 Euros depending on previous experience-2-bedroom separate apartment approx. 10 min walk away from the main house, use of a car for work duties and 2 days off per week. Strictly Non-Smokers and sorry no pets.  (HU2257)

SENIOR DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
Central Oxford
Average 45 hrs per week – 5 days.
Essential Requirements – Flexibility – good communication skills, fluent English. Team Player and excellent standards of housekeeping. Previous High End Private House experience essential.

Lovely Full-Time position for an experienced, flexible, sole senior housekeeper for a young International professional couple with one school-age child and nanny who usually visit the property at either weekends or school holidays.

This part-time residence has undergone an extensive renovation project to a very high standard and the housekeeper will maintain it, in a prepared state at all times.

 Our clients are looking for a responsible, discreet and flexible candidate who will oversee and run the household alongside the house manager, chef and gardener; keeping it in immaculate condition at all times.  You will work closely with the house manager when the family are in residence.

You will be responsible for liaising with gardeners, contractors, window cleaners, etc. Duties will include day to day housekeeping, occasional shopping and provisioning for the household. Laundry: you must have excellent laundry skills and be able to launder delicate fabrics, as well as excellent ironing skills and be able to fix a hem or sew a button, basic lady’s maid skills: wardrobe care and packing, floristry skills a plus.  

This is a relatively informal, fun household, that offers an excellent work-life balance, but you will be required to wear a simple uniform. This will be a 5-day working week with 2 days off when the family is not in residence; when they are in residence you will be required to be flexible and adjust your working days and hours. Some weekend working will be required.

SALARY £35-38,000 Gross. Driver preferred but not essential. Strictly Non Smoker.

( HU3514)

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO A UHNWI IN HIS BUSINESS AND PERSONAL LIFE
Central London
Position: Full time / Permanent
Essential requirements:

• At least 6-10 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant to an UHNWI with domestic staff management
  • Longevity in an Executive Assistant role for more than five years
  • Worked in London in an EA role for greater than five years
• Experience in managing and recruiting household teams of 25.
• Strong understanding of the workings and costs of AV (Creston), HVAC, and CCTV systems with knowledge of the key suppliers in London
• Experience in managing yachts and private jets
• Experience in negotiating both personal and business bills/invoices
• Very strong administrative and IT skills, including being competent with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Job Description

A Senior Executive Assistant is required to assist an Executive Chairman with his business and private households. A successful candidate is someone who can make the principal’s time more efficient and effective. 

The EA will be located in the Chairman’s family office and will report directly to the Principal.  

Business:

• Day-to-day: Manage meetings, follow up with contacts, arrange business travel, follow up on items from meetings, organise documentation, ordering supplies, arranging calls and prepare materials for meeting
• Acting as a point of contact for the principal
• Undertake discrete small-scale projects as requested
• Produce high quality documents including reports, correspondence, presentation materials, travel memos, and beyond
• General office duties as needed
• Protecting and managing principal’s time

Personal:

• Managing multiple residences with an international household team
  • Dealing with changing staff arrangements
  • Interviewing and recruiting new staff
  • Ensuring homes are ready for principal’s arrival
  • Negotiating contractor and maintenance bills
  • Ordering supplies
• Prepared to travel to residences when to deal with accounts, issues, and staff management
• Negotiating insurance policies and maintenance contracts
• Managing personal bills
• Dealing with personal IT accounts and devices
• Extensive global travel arrangements: updating logistics, creating itineraries, whilst being prepared for any last-minute amendments

Competencies:

• High degree of professionalism, total discretion, diplomacy, highly competent, excellent time manager, resilient and a team player
• Energetic and have a “can do” attitude to handle multiple assignments at the same time
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
• Being able to work autonomously with top line direction
• You should be able to have a “sixth sense” of what is important
• Excellent planning skills, being able to prioritise to achieve the right results and outcomes within tight deadlines
• Work flexibly on occasion when required outside of normal working hours
• Confident, personable and sense of humour
• Ability to operate with a high level of confidentiality

A competitive salary, the potential for a discretionary bonus, a central London office location from which you will be based, 25 days holiday a year.

Our clients will only interview candidates who meet all the “Essential Requirements/Skills”.

(HU3523)

LIVE – OUT TRAVELLING BUTLER
Marylebone, London
Essential Requirements:   Previous Private House Experience, Flexible to Travel, Child and Pet Friendly

An experienced butler is required to join a large residence in Marylebone, working primarily for a male VIP principal – two weeks on and two weeks off working on rotation with a second butler.  

The principal is based in London primarily but travels internationally frequently and thus you will be required to travel with him.   Experience of Middle Eastern households would be an advantage.  The house is fully staffed with Housekeepers, Nannies, Drivers, etc. so a good team player is essential. 

Must be discrete, flexible, and professional with the highest standards of service.   Child and pet friendly (there are three children and a cat). 

Duties include:

• Front of house food and drink service
• Laying the table when entertaining, must be experienced with silver service
• Preparing light snacks
• Caring for Silver and China
• Receiving deliveries
• Working alongside the Head Housekeeper to ensure the kitchen is always full stocked with appropriate food and drink for the family
• Valeting / personal care duties: laying out clothing for the male principal, assisting with dressing, polishing shoes, packing for travel
• Minimal housekeeping duties (e.g. checking guest bathroom, replenishing items if housekeeper is off)
• Additional ad hoc duties as required

Negotiable salary based on experience.  Live -out.   (HU3714)

TRAVELLING BUTLER / VALET
Caribbean / USA - November to April
Ireland & Other European Locations - May to October
Essential Requirements: Previous Long-term Private House Experience, Drivers License, Good Technical Skills, Flexibility to Travel

This is a wonderful role for a butler/valet to join a happy team providing first class table, F&B service and front of house skills and know how to take care of a cellar, fine glassware, china and objects d’art. Candidates must have a superb personality and the ability to get on with existing members of long-term Staff.

You will ideally have formal house experience and/or a butler training diploma. This is not a management position, but for a butler with a totally hands-on approach and who has a great eye for detail, whilst at the same time being a team player and one who has a warm and friendly manner.

You will need to be technically minded and able to deal with high-tech systems including iPad’s, computers, smart phones, sophisticated phones, Sky boxes, Sling box and general computer systems etc. Ideally you will have a passion for these things and an in-depth knowledge of all functions and addition benefits of highly automated homes.

The vacancy includes travel from early November through May, where you will be employed in the owners’ other home in the Caribbean and Florida. There will also be additional travel to Europe, so freedom to travel is essential.

Full staff, all very long-term are employed in both households by these charming clients.
Candidates are required to be completely computer-literate, have a clean current driving license and a long-term work record in a similar role with excellent references is essential.

Salary 50-65,000 Euros Gross per annum together with accommodation. . Team rota of working covering 2 shifts 06.30am to 3pm and 3pm to close of house. Start date ASAP (HU2091)

TRAVELLING RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
London, SW7 and South of France
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Flexibility to Travel, Good Team Player

Experienced, flexible housekeeper who enjoys travelling is required for long term clients who travel between multiple homes and their yacht throughout the year.  The couple have an immaculate penthouse apartment in London.  A Household Manager who drives and cares for the property is also employed at the London residence and has also been in post for many years.

This vacancy requires a candidate who is happy to spend the summer months at the property in South of France with trips to Italy. When working at the large property in France you will join the household team and so a good team player is essential. In the future there will also be some International travel too.

Duties are mainly housekeeping, you must have excellent cleaning skills with attention to detail, be able to care for the bed linen and towels and care for the wardrobes. Washing and ironing of shirts and cleaning shoes etc.

You may be asked to run errands and occasionally assist the chef with kitchen prep. Ideally you will have previous table service experience and basic cooking skills to cover the chef on his day off when in London.  The working day is usually 9-2pm then again 6-9pm, five and half days per week.

You must be very well presented, have fluent English and be available and free to travel. Strictly Non-Smoker essential.

Salary negotiable depending on experience, accommodation of own bedroom and ensuite bathroom in all land locations. (HU2863)