47 jobs available:

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER
London (Central and West London)
Essential Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of G Suite, strong communication skills, previous private house experience

An exciting opportunity for a seasoned hands-on, self-starter who is inherently self-motivated to manage multiple properties in London along with the Property Manager.  

Candidates will need to thrive on working with a team that is fast paced and in an ever-changing environment.

Ideally, you will be able to take direction well from multiple team members through email, texts and zoom calls.

Personality Attributes 

• Great judgment and intuition
• Experience in prioritizing and multitasking a continuous workload
• Excellent time management skills and is well-organized
• Thrives in an ever-changing environment
• A clear understanding of industry anonymity and how to implement discretion in all settings
• A motivated hands-on self-starter with a “no task is too big or small” attitude and can own their workload from the start
• A problem solver both creatively and logically
• Willing to listen and receive feedback from clients and multiple coworkers within the team
• Ability to take on new tasks in stride
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays when required

 General Management & Tasks

• Demonstrate a hands-on and proactive approach to property management
• Keep awareness of client and staff routines and schedules
• Collaborate with Senior Manager, Global Properties, Property Technology Manager, Property Manager and Personal Assistants to assist on large vendor projects
• Independently manage small vendor projects
• Help record provisions and expiration dates on household items
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and drycleaning as needed
• Errands and shopping
• Other duties as assigned

 Facilities Management

• Work with Property Manager to identify and implement preventative maintenance programs that minimize equipment failures and downtimes
• Assist with any emergency response on all equipment, appliances and alarm systems
• Work with team to complete daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual maintenance checklists
• Work with team to complete Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure checklists for any client or guest visits
• Assist with any requests during client or guest visits
• Maintain accurate records of house systems (ex. track warranties, filter changes, appliance repairs, fire alarm servicing, maintain and update emergency supplies)
• Other duties as assigned

 Required Skills

 This is imperative: Comprehensive knowledge of G Suite, iPhone apps, and technology as a tool for communication

• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills through email, text, and in person
• Fluent in English
• Able to be at the residences within 45 mins

 Preferred Skills

• Past experience in general construction
• Comfortable around physical, residential, and cyber security platforms
• Product knowledge and cleaning techniques for high end finishes both interior and exterior
• Local area knowledge

 Working Conditions

• Able to work irregular or extended hours when required
• Physically fit; able to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands/manual dexterity
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• Able to commute between two properties within Central & West London

This is a 30-hour working week with flexibility, salary in the region of £46,000 based on experience. Private health and dental benefits offered. The interview process for this role will be involved and thus patience is required. We are looking for candidates who are open to harmonize their skill set within a unique environment. (HU3953)

BUTLER
Cairo with Travel
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, excellent F&B skills, front of house

An experienced travelling butler is required to work for UHNW principals both in their homes and whilst travelling.

• Providing an exceptional level of service to the principals, paying particular attention to their personal needs
• Anticipating the needs of the principals and carrying out outstanding preparation at all times
• Able to ensure that the principal's personal area - at home or during travel - is kept in immaculate order
• Provide relevant and appropriate information to principal concerning local conditions when travelling
• Excellent food and beverage set up and service skills
• Maintain an immaculately clean and tidy working area
• Ability to assist with packing and unpacking
• Responsible for communicating effectively with other staff to ensure the best service
• Keeping records of principals' personal preferences and requirements, ensuring changes are appropriately communicated to others
• Ability to manage a small team of butlers if necessary
• Willingness to supervise, train and assist other staff 
• Providing ad hoc services such as shopping, repairs etc. upon request
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience working as a butler for a VIP individual
• Should preferably have some experience in luxury hotel industry
• Must have flexibility to travel extensively.  

Accommodation provided along with a negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3933)

BUTLER                                                                                                                                
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, strong F&B skills, managements skills, front of house  

An experienced Butler is required for a formal residence in Riyadh. The successful applicant will be experienced with providing both formal and semi-formal food and beverage service for the family and their guests.

You will need to have a strong understanding of household management and food and beverage service. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are comfortable both in leadership roles and working within a team, always a polished ambassador for the family.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Formal and semi-formal table setting, food and beverage service to Principals and guests
• Event planning and facilitation
• Greeting of guests and visitors, answering telephone, and taking messages, general mail and correspondence
• Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies
• Care of the butler pantry including China, crystal and silver
• Ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order
• Schedule and supervise trades and contractors
• Monitor household budgets and costs for trades and vendors
• Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories
• Ensure household security protocols are followed
• Occasional meal preparation as required
• Occasional pet care responsibilities as required
• Occasional driving family members as required

Applicant Qualities:

• Be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition
• Must possess excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned
• Must possess a strong work ethic and understand invisible service
• Must be a team player able to motivate and work with staff to ensure a positive outcome
• Must have a sense and respect of boundaries, exercise diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality
• A driver's license and clean driving record is required

This position is full-time, live-in and you will report to the senior Travelling Butler. There is occasional travel required to a property in Dubai. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3959)

DAILY ASSISTANT GARDENER
New Forest, Hampshire

We seek to employ a full-time experienced assistant gardener with experience to join a small team within a private family estate near Brockenhurst, Hampshire.

Applicants must have an eye for attention to detail and be self-motivated, ability to work alone or under direction, and as part of a team. Flexibility to assist with non-garden estate tasks and be comfortable with horses/dogs when required is essential.

The applicant needs some experience of the day-to-day maintenance of large gardens. Encompassing lawns, hedges, formal herbaceous - mixed borders, woodland/trees and a wide range of shrubs, wildflower areas, ponds, kitchen garden, greenhouse/house plants, ditches, drainage, and fencing.

Requirements:

• Experience and basic knowledge of horticultural practices to include maintaining herbaceous borders, roses, hedges, pruning techniques, pest and disease control, plant propagation, mulching and weed control, compost management, lawn care, hedge/topiary, strimming, leaf blowing, some vegetable and nursery growing, bedding planting and soil management. 
• Horticultural qualification preferred but not essential.
• Competence in the safe operations and maintenance of garden machinery to include strimmer’s, sprayers, hedge cutters, mowers, garden/compact tractors and trailers, leaf blowers.  Chainsaw and spraying certificates (PA1/PA6) a bonus but not essential. 

This is a fulltime position working Monday – Friday from 8.00am – 4.30pm, with some additional watering and summer cover requiring one in three weekends to assist in watering and gardens cover Mid-June – End August. Salary negotiable based on experience, circa £28,000 - £29,999. Must have excellent references. Strictly non-smokers. START DATE December 22 (HU3956)

DAILY BUTLER (LIVE OUT)
South of France
Essential Requirements: Fluent English and French, previous private house experience, front of house, wardrobe management

An experienced daily butler is required for a private family of five based in the South of France.

You will be joining an established team of staff, so it is essential that you are a team player.

We require a candidate with previous private house experience who can multi-task and prioritise duties.

This will be a varied role that will require you to work as a butler and to assist with some personal assistant duties.

Responsibilities will include:

• Full F&B service
• Front of house, meeting and greeting guests
• Wardrobe management
• Inventory and stock management
• Care for Silver, China, Crystal, Art, etc
• Table settings / floral arranging
• Assisting with administrative duties which will include phone calls, managing documents, inventory, etc

Candidates must have strong communication skills and be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

5-day working week with flexibility to work 6 days on occasion. Immediate start. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3947)

DAILY CHAUFFEUR
Mayfair, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, excellent knowledge of London, flexibility

An experienced and professional chauffeur is required for a private family of four based in Mayfair.

You will be responsible for driving the principals as well as the children including school runs, shopping trips, airport runs, etc. You must be a confident and safe driver and knowledgeable with London roads.

You will be driving various cars which include a Bentley, Maybach, Viano, and a Porsche.

You will be working alongside a team of chauffeurs so essential that you can work well as part of a team.

You will be responsible for the upkeep of the cars and ensure they are kept clean. It is essential that you are discreet, presentable and have worked for a formal household previously.
This is a fulltime position working a five-day week and on a shift with some weekend cover. Hours are 7.30am until 7.30pm with a break in the day.
You must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role with excellent checkable references. ASAP start. Salary £55,000 to 60,000 per year. (HU3872)

DAILY CHEF
Notting Hill, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, kitchen management, creativity, flexibility

A superb new position for a private family based in Notting Hill. We require an experienced and health-conscious chef for a private family of six including four children aged 18 months to 10 years old. Candidates must have experience cooking for families (including children) who can produce healthy meals whilst having a creative flair.

Full Time: Cooking at the residence is for lunch and dinner three days a week and the other two days are spent preparing fridge fill items for grab and go or easy to warm up meals and snacks.

You will be responsible for refrigerator and pantry management as well as keeping the kitchen and equipment immaculate.

Creativity with making healthy foods taste delicious and ability to cater for allergies and dietary restrictions essential.

The position is Monday-Friday with flexibility to occasionally work over the weekends or travel (with advanced notice) if requested. Negotiable salary in the region of £60,000-£70,000 based on experience. (HU3972)

Daily House Manager (LIVE OUT)
South of France
Essential Requirements: Fluent French and English, previous private house experience, administrative and leadership skills, great attention to detail

A highly experienced daily house manager is required to oversee and manage a large property based in the South of France.

Candidates must have previous private house management experience with strong management and leadership skills as well as a “can-do” attitude and great attention to detail.

This position will require you to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day household operations in an efficient and effective manner.

Responsibilities will include

• Managing the development of the property including the building, gardens, and ground
• Overseeing security procedures
• Act as the first point of contact for clients
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors
• Handle administrative duties including bills, expenses, budgets, staff scheduling, etc
• Oversee and manage an existing team of staff.

It is essential that you have excellent time management and organisational skills. We require a committed and trustworthy candidate to support this UHNW family with their lifestyle.

5-day working week with flexibility. Monday-Friday 7am-7pm. Non-smokers. Driver essential. Negotiable salary based on experience. Immediate start. (HU3925)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
Kensington, London 
40 hrs per week - 5days
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Housekeeping/Laundry Experience, flexibility and attention to detail, well presented. Team player. Dog friendly

A flexible housekeeper is required for a large formal property in Kensington, this is a part time residence. We are looking for a candidate with previous private house experience who has excellent attention to detail, who is proactive, a team player and flexible. Additional skills in hair, beauty or massage would be an added plus.

• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, showers, bathtubs, countertops, sinks
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area
• Making beds and changing linens
• Washing windows
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets, rugs
• Sweeping, vacuuming and polishing hard floors (marble and wood)
• Sorting, washing, unloading laundry
• Iron clothing
• Controlling housekeeping supplies and inventory
• Steaming 
• Washing blinds
• Tidying up rooms
• Immediately report any repairs or replacements
• Has experience with antiques and valuables 
• Proactive with a strong attention to detail
• Polite and good manners
• Occasionally serve light snacks and beverages.

Salary in the region of £35-40,000 Gross per annum however negotiable based on experience. Simple uniform will be required. 2 days off per week. Average 40 hrs per week. Occasional weekend working will be required (HU3724)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
9-5pm Monday to Friday
Marylebone, London 
Essential Requirements: Previous private household housekeeping experience, flexible team player, Fluent English, cheerful disposition and a good team spirit essential

Long term position for an additional housekeeper to join a team of 2 others. This large 8-bedroom property is the part residence home of an international businessman / family and is only used 3 months of the year, usually for short periods. The property however is always kept to immaculate standards and ready for the principal’s arrival at short notice.

When the principals visit London, a travelling staff accompany them including a chef. There is no cooking required in this position. During visits meals on duty will be provided for all staff.

Working hours when not in residence are Monday to Friday 9-5pm – however you will need to be flexible when in residence, as additional hours and days will be required. Any extra hours will be paid as overtime, any bank holidays worked will be paid at double time.

Salary £35,000 Gross - ASAP Start. (HU3954)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
9am to 6pm Monday to Friday
Chelsea, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, excellent laundry skills, understanding of the care of delicates, through and detailed cleaning, flexible, non smoker

An experienced daily housekeeper is required for a family based in Chelsea, London.

The property has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, your duties will include general housekeeping, cleaning of the kitchen, loading and unloading the dishwasher and ensuring that the property is fully stocked with cleaning products and supplies.

Ensuring the playroom is kept neat and tidy, dusting of the living areas, and balconies, and watering the plants.

You will need to have experience working with delicate fabrics, dealing with household laundry and ironing, including handwashing and arranging dry cleaning.

Working hours will be Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00 with some flexibility required on occasion. Salary circa £40-42,000 Gross. (HU3963)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
Thirsk, North Yorkshire
40-45 hrs per week - 5days Monday to Friday
8/9am start – 4/5pm finish
Essential Requirements: Previous private house housekeeping/laundry experience, dog lover, friendly, flexibility to cover an odd weekend during the year and attention to detail, well presented, team player, driver with own car essential

A superb position for our long-term clients, working on a large Country Estate approx 4 miles from Thirsk, North Yorkshire. We are looking for a candidate ideally with previous private house experience who has excellent attention to detail, who is proactive, a team player and flexible. The current housekeeper of 8 yrs has recently been promoted to Housemanager but will work alongside the new housekeeper.

• Daily cleaning to a high standard.
• Presentation of the interior to high standards.
• Care of specialist finishes – Marble, Wood, Granite
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area ( no cooking)
• Making beds and changing linens
• Sorting, washing, unloading laundry – confident with delicates and handwashing.
• Ironing
• Controlling housekeeping supplies under the guidance of the Housemanager.
• Shared walking of 2 medium size dogs within the estate.
• Immediately report any repairs or replacements

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience. 2 days off per week. Average 40-45 hrs per week. Start and finish times are flexible depending on individual needs. ASAP Start. Driver essential due to the location. (HU3924)

DAILY HOUSEMAN / CHAUFFEUR
Kensington, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, good knowledge of London, all-rounder, team player

We are looking for a houseman who is a confident and experienced driver for an UHNW client in Kensington. A complete all-rounder who possesses a high level of handyman skills as well as top knowledge of London, from high end boutiques to restaurants to running errands. A true team player, willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.

Duties:

• General assistance to the household team
• Shopping and errand running
• To identify and report maintenance and repair issues
• Complete DIY tasks across the household
• Liaise with contractors, security, gardeners etc.
• Driving the principals
• Dog walking/pet care

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate possesses a high level of handyman skills
• Excellent knowledge of London including boutiques, high end restaurants and roads
• Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude
• Resourceful, able to use initiative, with a positive can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Professional, trustworthy, and discreet is of high importance
• Full UK Driving License

Full time position working 5 days a week, 10 hours a day, with flexibility to work weekends. Negotiable salary based on experience, circa £45,000-£50,000. Immediate start. (HU3966)

Daily Private Chef
Mayfair, London
Essential requirements: Previous private house experience, flexible, hard-working

Lovely position for a young family of four based in Mayfair require an experienced private chef to work Monday through Friday from 8am -7pm. 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. Candidates must be well-versed with various cuisine including Mediterranean, Russian, French, etc.

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.

Salary negotiable based on experience, circa £50,000-£60,000. ASAP start. (HU3629)

DAILY PRIVATE CHEF
Highgate

An excellent position for an experienced private chef to work for a private family of four based in North London.

The family require a chef with good nutritional knowledge. They enjoy healthy, well-balanced cuisine that is beautifully presented and flavourful.

You will be required to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and will also be required to shop, provision and menu plan. The family entertain on occasion, so there will be times you are cooking for guests as well.

Full time position that does include weekend work. Negotiable salary based on experience. 5-day working week with varying hours.(HU3926)

DAILY PRIVATE NUTRITIONAL CHEF
Mayfair, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, good nutritional knowledge, flexibility

Lovely position for a private family based in Mayfair who require an experienced private chef with good nutritional knowledge.   Cooking will be for the principal only who maintains a very healthy and well-balanced diet.  

Candidates must have previous private house experience along with experience catering for special diets primarily focused on nutrition.  You should have an understanding of super-foods and plant-based foods and have the ability to menu plan while keeping to a strict calorie count.  

It essential that you are creative and innovative and that you can produce flavourful healthy meals.

5-day working week with occasional weekend cover.   Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3902)  

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Cook/Housekeeper/Driver/Grounds and Household Maintenance
Hampshire/Berkshire Border, Nr Basingstoke

Essential Requirements: Long term position, clean driving licence, experienced, professional couple, with great attention to detail, proactive and discreet, confident family cook who enjoys cooking, can follow recipes and care for the kitchen, capable to work as part of a team who are all long-term employees

A newly created vacancy for an experienced, energetic and flexible couple to join an established team on a small estate 50 mins from Central London. This is a 6-bedroom property in 200 acres with outbuildings including formal gardens (which are sometimes open to the public), woodland, pasture and a wonderful kitchen garden. This is the primary residence of the principals, but they do travel frequently.

All duties for the couple are interchangeable.

Cooking – Meal planning, preparation and cooking of fresh, healthy family meals. There is access to a large kitchen/vegetable garden for seasonal produce so lots of soups, vegetables and fruits are enjoyed. Weekly shopping of groceries, provisioning and organisation of household supplies. Family and friends visit on a regular basis and the principals enjoy entertaining. However, if required for larger or more formal entertaining, catering staff can be brought in, and you will be required to assist with service.

Housekeeping - To include assistance with daily cleaning, washing and ironing, care of antiques, fine furniture/ fabrics. Wardrobe management experience is a big plus, polishing shoes, ability to lay and serve at table is required. Care of flowers and plants.

Driving – Airport runs, meeting guests and occasional evening driving. General care of the cars i.e. fuel, checking tyres and valeting etc.

Gardening and Property Maintenance – Assisting with general garden maintenance, working alongside the garden team. Assist with maintenance of the kitchen garden and greenhouse. General property maintenance and organisation.

The principals have 2 small dogs & chickens who need to be fed. There are horses on the estate, but no care is required.

An opportunity to travel with the principals to other properties (Belgium, Italy & Switzerland) is optional.

SALARY – competitive, depending on experience. Suitable accommodation will be provided depending on the couples’ needs. 5 day working week with 2 days off, flexibility to cover some weekends will be required. Non-smokers, excellent checkable references and enhanced DBS Check will be required. Well behaved dog welcome. (HU3910)

This vacancy is also open to a single cook-housekeeper.

EXPERIENCED BUTLER
Doha, Qatar
Essential requirements: Excellent experience in a formal VIP household as a senior butler, supervisory experience, ability to take control of all internal areas in the absence of the house manager

The family of 6 currently lives in a large villa but will move to a large, newly built palace within the next 18 months at which time staff numbers will increase.

Working with a staff of around 15 people, the successful candidate will support the manager in ensuring that all interior departments of the household run without disruption.

• Assisting with preparation of rotas for staff in housekeeping, F&B service, laundry
• Training and mentoring staff so that they achieve the highest levels of performance.
• Researching appropriate products for the household, ordering/shopping for personal items for principal as necessary
• Maintaining records and performing administrative duties and assisting the manager as needed.

Excellent negotiable salary which is tax free at source.

Accommodation, car and private medical insurance provided.

Flexible 6-day working week (HU3864)

EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE
Rural Hampshire
HOUSEKEEPER/FAMILY COOK/HANDYPERSON/MAINTENANCE GARDENER/DRIVER
Essential Requirements: Flexible proactive couple with experience working in a country household, genuine animal and country lovers, long term, family oriented, team players, BOTH must drive, willing to work weekends when needed

An experienced domestic couple is required to share the day-to-day management of a large country household in the Meon Valley, approx. 20 mins drive from Winchester. This is a part residence home of a mature couple who also have a home Overseas and a property in London. Essential that candidates have a flexible attitude to their work and can keep the residence running smoothly in the principal’s absence.

Domestic responsibilities: 

• Cleaning to a high standard throughout the home
• Laundry, ironing and wardrobe management
• Care and cleaning of high-quality furnishings, fine art, and fabrics
• Provisioning and household organisation and management
• Overseeing 3rd parties including window cleaners, plumbers, electricians, dry cleaners, to ensure household is constantly in full working order
• Kitchen support and informal service when the family entertain
• Helping with planning family parties and entertaining
• Cooking/ food prep for the principals when in residence and their visiting children and grandchildren.
• Capable to prepare a good Sunday lunch
• Assistance with caring for the owners 2 dogs when required.
• Pet sit and house-sit when the family are away.

 Grounds/General Household responsibilities

• Household maintenance and general maintenance work throughout the house and grounds
• General garden maintenance, duties include maintenance of flowerbeds, lawns, allotments and use of machinery (tractors/mowers etc). There will be support with outside gardener. 
• Looking after cars
• Occasional driving (airport runs)
• Liaising with security providers, service providers and monitoring systems.
• Overseeing 3rd parties including oil tanks, cess pit, car services/MOT
• Pool maintenance alongside contractor
• Machinery maintenance. alongside contractor
• Helping/serving when entertaining 
• Pet sit and house sit when the family are away

Working week: 5 days inc weekends when required. 2 days off per week.

Accom 2 bed cottage within the grounds of the residence, newly refurbished, can be furnished or unfurnished. Sorry no dogs (ideally no pets) or dependents.

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ASAP Start. (HU3973)

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER & FAMILY COOK
Blackrock, South County Dublin
40 HRS MONDAY TO FRIDAY
8am - 4pm with one day per week 12-7pm
Essential Requirements: Child friendly, flexible experienced housekeeper, capable to prepare fresh simple family dishes, driver essential

Family of five (3 children 14, 11, 7yrs) no pets. Professional working principals require an experienced proactive and flexible housekeeper, capable to run and manage the household on a day-to-day basis and be responsible for the day to day housekeeping function, assisting with cleaning, tidying, washing and ironing and cooking. A cleaner is also employed once per week.
Cooking is good family level. All ingredients are fresh, you will need to prepare vegetables, fruit juices, soups, salads, fresh sauces for pasta and keep prepared dishes for reheating in the fridge.

The children are mostly independent, but you will need to assist with local school runs and collection once per day, and occasionally oversee the children until the parents return, but more supervision that actual childcare. Running errands, dealing with contractors, arranging deliveries and repairs are all part of the role.

Both principals work full time and lead busy professional lives. They occasionally may ask you to extend your hours, but always with plenty of notice. The family are away every July & August during which time you can adapt your working hours or take holiday.

SALARY 45,000 Euros Gross per annum. Driver essential. ASAP Start. (HU3932)

FLEET MANAGER/HEAD CHAUFFEUR
Kensington, London
Essential Requirements: Clean UK driving licence, previous UHNW private family driving experience, good London knowledge, multiple car fleet management experience, flexible and adaptable, discreet and immaculate personal presentation

We are seeking an experienced Chauffeur/Fleet Manager, to drive a VIP Principal and care of a fleet of luxury vehicles, together with several smaller cars kept at the residence. The candidate should have high levels of staff management experience looking after a team of 6-7 staff members.

This is a part-residence household, where normal working hours are from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. However, flexibility is essential when the family are in residence for a few months annually. An ability to deal with the quieter, routine times and then step up to longer hours is essential.

The candidate should have an excellent knowledge of Central London and be able to get the principal, their guests and core team to functions and events in a timely and efficient manner.

This candidate will have previous high level/VIP chauffeuring experience and staff management skills, and superb manner. Candidates Should have a proven track record of having worked as a chauffeur/Head of transportation for a UHNWI with other drivers under his/her guidance. Previous long-term position essential.

Essential Requirements 

• Clean UK Driving Licence. 
• Previous UHNW Private family driving experience. 
• High end luxury car Central London driving & multiple car fleet Management Experience
• Flexible and adaptable
• Discreet
• Immaculate personal presentation.
• Staff management for part time chauffeurs
   

Experience in dealing with fleet management issues. All vehicles must 

• Kept in immaculate condition
• Taxed
• MOT
• Fully insured 
• ULEZ and CC compliant and registered
• Have regular fluid checks to be conducted
• Regular maintenance and servicing as per manufacturers recommendations and warranties

 Salary in the region of £45-55,000 per annum. (HU3893)

HANDS ON HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
Co Tipperary, Ireland
Live on or Live out
Essential Requirements: Previous experience in similar role in a private household setting, Fluent English written and spoken, driver essential, ability to lead from the front and work with the housekeepers, Excellent team player

Large Country Estate in Southern Ireland will shortly lose their current head housekeeper to retirement after many years of service.
A wonderful opportunity for a long-term employment in a beautiful rural countryside location.
This is a large formal fully staffed home where all staff stay very long term.
The housekeeping team is made up of six, the head housekeeper and her team of five.

This is a “hands on” head housekeeper role, which will include all day-to-day hands on housekeeping duties, whilst running and maintaining the house to the highest standards. Leading the housekeeping team from the front, working with the team and managing at the same time.

The shifts are morning or evening, 5 shifts a week, either 8am to 4pm or 1pm to 9pm. The working days are on a rotating basis, so each housekeeper works weekends once or twice a month. The head housekeeper is responsible for the management of the team of housekeepers and will manage rotas etc.

The family travel for 5 months during Winter months, but this vacancy does not require the head housekeeper to travel with the family.
You need to be very flexible, be a good team player and really enjoy the countryside.
Previous experience of formal house domestic service a big advantage to this vacancy.

Self contained accommodation will be available on site if required.
Salary in Euro’s- Negotiable depending upon experience. Excellent references, Driving Licence and Fluent English essential. ASAP Start. (HU3950)

HEAD CHEF
Doha, Qatar
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, international repertoire of cuisine, kitchen management, fluent English and Arabic 

An experienced and talented chef is required by a VIP family in Doha, Qatar, to provide fresh, nutritious and seasonal food for two adults and four children, with occasional guests.

Supervising two other chefs it is imperative that all food is beautifully presented and that special attention is given to ensuring variety and nutritional balance.  Of particular performance is the ability to provide a variety of dishes to appeal to the children.

The following skills/experience are required:

• A minimum of 5 years private household experience
• Ability to cook all types of Arabic food
• Ability to cook Mediterranean and European food
• Excellent experience with vegetarian food
• Experience of sourcing and ordering of new products
• Complete responsibility for cleanliness of kitchen and hygienic storage of food

Salary will be negotiable with a generous allowance for transport and accommodation.  Six-day week with one month vacation a year and a return ticket. Candidates must be fluent in English and Arabic. (HU3945)

HEAD CHEF
Near Woodstock, Oxfordshire       

A super job for an Overseas Royal Family set in a glorious Country Estate, close to Woodstock, Oxfordshire. Ideally for a freelance chef looking for an annual guaranteed contract of 132days per annum broadly split between support to major visits by the Principal, minor visits by the Principal’s dependents, shoots and administration/servicing of the kitchen.

The property is the part residence of an eminent, Westernised and delightful Royal Family from the Middle East, who visit periodically throughout the year, but rarely for more than one week at a time, with a full travelling entourage.

This is a high-profile role, where eminent shooting guests are invited to the 20 days shooting throughout the season. Hearty British Fare is required on shoot days for reasonably large numbers, but the family will also enjoy eating a variety of dishes from around the globe and so your repertoire should be wide and your presentation superb.

The kitchens must always be ready to receive the family within a couple of days, so management of stock, top level cleanliness throughout floors, utensils, cookers, ovens, fridges, freezers, worksurfaces etc. is essential. Ability to liaise and integrate with the household team and lead the kitchen staff, being able to take instruction from the Principal’s Kitchen Operatives.

A full-time person could possibly be considered, but you would have to be able to cope with very quiet periods and then frantically busy ones, so we feel this role might well suit a candidate that has worked in a part residence previously, who can cope under pressure but enjoys down time too and wants the comfort of having a permanent contract for these lovely clients.  Excellent salary in the region of £55,000 for the 132 days.  Accommodation may be available if required when working.  (HU3832)

HEAD GARDENER
Hampshire
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, knowledge of irrigation systems, woodland management, strong communications skills

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Head Gardener to maintain the beautiful 25-hectare estate gardens for discerning clients according to their preferences and aesthetic sensibility. The candidate will be assisted by an experienced Assistant Gardener plus two part-time junior gardeners. The Head Gardener duties will include:

1. Planting, transplanting, fertilizing, applying chemicals, watering, pruning, and weeding flower beds and plant areas.
2. Maintaining flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
3. Woodland Management 
4. Cut flowers for household use
5. Maintenance and understanding of inground irrigation systems
6. Implementing detailed landscape plans.
7. Planting and propagating bedding plants; manage greenhouse and kitchen garden operations, as applicable.
8. Greenhouse propagation of flowers and vegetables used in the kitchen garden, produce from this garden is used extensively by the Chef.
9. Assist in the work direction and on-the-job training of other personnel.
10. Picks up and disposes of litter.
11. May assist in various maintenance activities as required.
12. May operate a motor vehicle and tractor to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
13. Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment, garden implements and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
14. Maintenance of the ponds
15. Indoor pool maintenance
16. Maintenance of the horse paddocks
17. May oversee and/or assist with snow removal activities.
18. May irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or grazing fields.
19. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
20. Maintaining good records of expenses and providing reconciled expense sheets.

Candidate must be respectful of his/her fellow colleagues which will contribute to a positive and welcoming working environment. Excellent communication skills are essential.

You will be required to maintain this property to the very highest standard all year round. When the principals are in residence, you will be expected to be very flexible with your time.

The garden is in need of someone enthusiastic and passionate, someone who takes pride in their work and is able to work in an efficient, organised and focused manner. Candidate must have excellent attention to detail, to identify issues before the principals do and the ability to take initiative and be proactive in resolving them. There are always new projects being undertaken on the estate, so the candidate will be heavily involved in these. Creativity is essential.

There are 2 dogs on the property when the principals are in residence and the household is busy with entertaining and the house is fully staffed. This is very much a ‘all-hands-on-deck’ environment where the Team work closely together to ensure the smooth running of the property.

A pickup truck will be provided for work purposes so valid driver’s license is essential. A great track record of experience on a private estate is essential.

5 Days / Week – flexible during busier periods. Must reside on site one weekend a month to cover for House and Stable Managers. When the principals are in residence for July and August, you will be working 7 days. Start Date ASAP. A non-smoker is essential, as are exceptional references. Salary £40,000. (HU3021)

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
Live in or Live out
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
Essential Requirements: Previous long-term employment in a similar high-end household, minimum of 3 yrs in one position, driver and Non Smoker essential, ability to work weekends, housekeeping to minimum of 5* Boutique standards, yachting background as chief stewardess / stewardess a big plus

A new vacancy for our client with a large residence near Beaconsfield who requires an experienced hands-on head housekeeper to join a team of staff. A large country house within its own estate within easy access to London.
A good team spirit is required, and you must always be willing to work with the team to keep this large home immaculate.
Business family of 3 adults are looking for a hands-on head housekeeper who is willing to undertake varied and diverse roles and who is totally hands on. 5* boutique level housekeeping standards required for this estate.

You must have previous long term hands-on housekeeping experience and be willing to undertake varied duties including cleaning, dusting, polishing, making beds, changing sheets, caring for fine finishes. You will work closely with 2 cleaners, always ensuring exacting standards and detailed presentation of the property.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the interior, ensuring personal items and provisions are kept well stocked, ordering of same, ensuring deliveries are made in a timely fashion and external services arranged accordingly.
Previous experience with front of house and table service, flower arranging as well as turn down service is essential.
Weekend working will be required, so 5 days working over 7 days, with daily hours of 8-5pm if the principals are not in residence – 11-8pm if they are. Therefore, flexibility is key.

We seek an energetic and dynamic candidate with a “can-do” attitude; possibly from a yachting background, immaculately presented for this long-term position.

Excellent Salary will be offered, negotiable and based on experience. If you choose to live in, lovely accommodation will be provided, but sorry no dependents or pets accepted.
If you live locally and choose to live out, you must be able to cover the weekends working. 2 days off mid-week.
Fluent English and strictly non smoker essential. Checkable references and enhanced DBS Check will be required. Driver's licence and own car essential. (HU2944)

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER
Cap Martin, South of France
Daily - 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, fluent French and English speaker, excellent attention to detail

Live out position for a large family home in Cap Martin. This is the main residence for the principals and their 3 school age children. Although the principals travel frequently. This is a fully staffed home which requires experienced and dedicated staff. When all the family are in residence the working hours will be 7am to 7pm, but when they are not the hours will be less. The current head housekeeper of 10 years is moving into a new position within the family.
Duties will include:

• Supervising and training of the domestic team of the house, currently 3.
• Developing procedures and protocols to address quality and productivity needs to ensure cleanliness goals are effectively met.
• Ensure all rooms are clean and properly stocked with supplies, creating a positive guest experience – includes maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and inventories.
• Ongoing communication with the principals
• Assist in the hiring of housekeeping team members when required.
• Weekly planning and complete work schedules for the housekeeping team 
• Control housekeeping costs and budget.

Requirements:

• Min of 3 year experience as a head/senior housekeeper at a private residence
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail. 
• Pro-active and self directed.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work assignments  
• Non-smoker
• Pets and child friendly 
• Fluent English & French essential.

Salary circa EURO 3,000 NET PER MONTH - French speaker is essential. Strictly Non Smoker. (HU3257) ON HOLD

HOUSE MANAGER
Doha, Qatar
Essential requirements: Previous private house experience, F&B, ability to train staff, good administrative skills

An experienced house manager is required to Oversee the smooth running of the existing property whilst also assisting with the planning of a new property anticipated to be ready in 12 to 18 months. 

Overall responsibility for the entire property and preferably with excellent experience in, or significant management of, Housekeeping (including) and F&B Service. 

Working with a team of approximately 20 staff, you will have excellent leadership skills and operate at the highest levels. 

Able to keep accurate and complete records of all household activities, including submission of accounts and requests for funding. 

Experience in a VIP Middle Eastern household is strongly preferred. 

Excellent negotiable package which is tax free at source with private medical insurance, return ticket annually for one month leave period.   Salary Circa 7,500-8,500 GBP tax free per month with an allowance for accommodation and transportation.  Flexible six-day week. Two months free annually. (HU3957)

HOUSE/LIFESTYLE MANAGER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Germany with Worldwide Travel
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, global property management, flexibility

A unique position for an UHNWI client with a portfolio of global properties. Our client’s permanent residence is in Germany. Time is spent between the permanent residence, Spain, South Africa and Bahamas and other locations worldwide, therefore flexibility to travel is essential.

We seek a top professional, capable of providing outstanding hands-on skills in the total oversight and running of the various residences and travelling with the principal, to ensure that all his needs are met and his homes are run to the very highest standards. You will be responsible for personal F & B service on occasion at more remote locations and the organisation of events and functions, provisioning, staffing and ensuring the general smooth running of the clients’ lifestyle.

We seek an immaculately presented, professional person, who strives to provide the best-of-the best and always ensures a highly luxurious surrounding ambience and staff service. Energetic, dynamic and humble personality with a proven track record in running and maintaining important residences and working at the highest levels. Impeccable references required.

Accommodation of a high standard will be provided globally. Client operates a rota system for this important position to be discussed on job offer. Top salary and conditions for the right person. German speaker is a plus but NOT essential. (HU3946)

HOUSEKEEPER                                                                                                                            
Dubai, UAE 
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, excellent laundry and ironing skills, flexibility, team player

An experienced Housekeeper is required for a formal residence located in Dubai. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness and organization of the residence.

Candidate Profile:

The candidate will need to be experienced and well-rounded housekeeping professional who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You have a strong understanding of household hygiene and cleaning best practices. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are comfortable working on your own the majority of the time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily housekeeping to include dusting, vacuuming, kitchen and bathroom cleaning, washing floors
• Meal preparation, basic table setting and cooking as required
• Care of fine furnishings, fixtures, fabrics, finishes, and surfaces
• Daily laundry, ironing and steaming
• Special projects include, but not limited to, quarterly deep cleans, household cupboard and closet cleaning and reorganization
• Other duties as required from time to time

Applicant Qualities:

• Must have previous experience working in a formal residence
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and ironing skills; correct use of products and methods for fine finishes and surfaces
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as required

• Must maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times, exercise diplomacy, discretion and respect of boundaries
• Applicants must be service oriented with excellent English communication skills.

This position is full-time, live-in with a flexible work schedule. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3961)

LIVE-IN BUTLER
Duns, Scottish Borders
Shooting Estate - Rural Location

An experienced residential Butler is required for a beautiful shooting estate based near Duns, Scottish Borders. You will ensure that the Lodge, and in particular the dining room, breakfast room, pantry and bar (and all wet stock) are correctly maintained.

The primary role is to ensure the delivery of all forms of service to the owner and their guests when in residence. The Lodge should be kept in a state of preparation for occupancy at all times, allowing for family/guests to arrive at short notice.  It is, therefore, essential that the standard of service, cleaning and general maintenance of the Lodge is impeccable.  The Butler must ensure that correct standards and practices are maintained. You will develop a well-ordered routine for daily tasks during family visits, and an in-depth program to include specific tasks when the house is unoccupied.  You will be working alongside other household staff, and need to have a a sunny, and upbeat yet professional disposition.

This is a beautiful shooting Estate, and staff must be comfortable with taxidermy in the Lodge.

Must be able to drive.  Please note, this role is in the Borders of Scotland with the nearest village being 10 min drive.

Hours of Work

Principals not in residence: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 with 5 days on and 2 days off out of 7.  Generally, Mon – Fri.

Principals in residence: Whatever hours are required to fulfil the criteria of the position.  It is understood that weekends will be worked when Principals are in residence

General Responsibilities (Principal in Residence)

• Reporting to House Manager and acting as second head of house if the House Manager is not present
• Meeting guests, serving drinks, table and tray service
• Receive guests and arrange luggage to rooms
• For departing guests arrange for luggage to be brought from rooms and packed into vehicles
• Running the dining room, Butler’s pantry, bar and breakfast room
• Running errands and shopping as required by the Principal or House Manager
• Maintaining an inventory of the silver and other designated collections. Ensuring that silver/gilt and other objects are kept clean at all times
• Ensuring the cleaning, maintaining and the correct storage of the silver, crystal, and china tableware
• Logistics for flight arrival/departures for family, guests and staff
• Maintaining a wine inventory, ensuring that the necessary steps are taken when stocks are low. Keeping the wine cellars clean and tidy
• Ordering and maintaining of wet stock and liaising with the House Manager
• Replacing candles and ordering as required
• Valeting clothing and cleaning boots/shoes and the care of outdoor clothing in the Boot Room
• Ordering/cancelling newspapers as appropriate for family/guests
• Taking telephone messages, censoring calls and passing on to owner and guests as necessary
• Arranging valeting of family and guest vehicles with Estate staff
• Assisting House Manager with organising and managing private Lodge functions and shoot lunches in association with Estate Management and relevant staff
• Assisting with Shoot Lunches and elevenses, serving guests food and drinks during the shoot day, in addition to helping the House Staff prepare the Lunch Huts for the shoot days
• Close communication with the House Manager about any maintenance and repairs required
• Report any incident details to the House Manager/Factor
• Make sure that that all appliances are working before the principal arrives i.e., TV/Wi-Fi, Security systems, printer etc
• Driving as required

General Responsibilities (Principal not in Residence)

• Reporting to House Manager as line manager
• Maintaining an inventory of the silver and other designated collections. Ensuring that silver/gilt and other objects are kept clean at all times
• Cleaning of the crystal chandeliers and the glass lamp shades in the dining room and other rooms with housekeeping staff
• Ensuring the cleaning, maintaining and the correct storage of the silver, crystal, and china tableware
• Polishing of all the ornamental silver, i.e., picture frames, trophies, etc
• Polishing and buffing of the wooden floors with housekeeping staff
• Maintaining a wine inventory, ensuring that the necessary steps are taken when stocks are low. Keeping the wine cellars clean and tidy
• During this time the focus is bringing the Lodge back up to standard and prepare for the next visit

Fulltime position with accommodation provided (all utilities included).  Salary £40,000. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, statutory pension. (HU3970)

LIVE IN ASST HOUSEKEEPER - CLEANER
Duns, Scottish Borders
Shooting Estate - Rural Location

A Live-in Asst housekeeper/cleaner is required to join this fully staffed rural residence in the Scottish Borders.  Employed to ensure that the Lodge is maintained to the highest standard possible. The Lodge should always be kept in a state of preparation for occupancy, allowing for family/guests to arrive at short notice. It is, therefore, essential that the standard of service, cleaning and general maintenance of the Lodge is impeccable.

When the Principals are in residence, then general day to day duties of maintaining the Lodge in good, clean working order, thereby ensuring correct standards and practices are maintained.  Paying particular attention to their personal requirements.

When the Principals are not in residence then general day to day duties of maintaining the Lodge in good, clean working order, thereby ensuring correct standards and practices are maintained. They should develop a well-ordered routine for daily tasks during family visits, and an in-depth programme to include specific tasks when the house is unoccupied.   This is working alongside another Housekeeper and other household staff, whilst maintaining a sunny and upbeat and professional disposition.

This is a beautiful shooting estate, and staff must be comfortable with taxidermy in the Lodge.

Must be able to drive.  Please note this role is in the Borders of Scotland with the nearest village being 10 minutes drive away.

Hours of Work

Principals not in residence: 08:00 to 16:00 with 5 days on and 2 days off out of 7.  Generally, Mon – Fri.

Principals in residence: Whatever hours are required to fulfil the criteria of the position. It is understood that weekends will be worked when Principals are in residence.

Duties (not an exhaustive list)

General Responsibilities (During Family Visits):

• Reporting to Housekeeper as line manager
• Laundering as follow:
  • Family and guest laundry
  • Bed and table linen
  • To take clothes/linen to the dry cleaners as instructed
  • Bed linen should be changed at least every four days or more frequently when necessary, and on changeover of guests
• Turn down procedure when family/guests in residence:
  • Curtains closed, lights on and beds turned down
• When family in residence bottled water to be placed in suites and replenished as and when required (sometimes twice daily)
• Cleaning, vacuuming, and laying of fires within the lodge
• Laundry, Boot Room, Gun Room, Drying Room (and associated areas) to be kept clean and tidy at all times
• Care of outdoor clothing in the Boot Room
• Driving for shopping and other Estate duties as required
• Organising and managing private Lodge functions and shoot lunches in association with Estate Management and relevant staff

General Responsibilities (between visits):

• Reporting to Housekeeper as line manager
• Maintain a programme of thorough, regular, ‘Spring Cleaning’ throughout the Lodge
• Polishing and buffing of the wooden floors with the help of other Lodge staff
• The cleaning of the inside of the windows including their thresholds
• All taps should be turned on and run and toilets flushed at least once a week
• Reporting and responsible to the House Manager/Factor on all administrative matters
• Ensure the cleaning products and toiletry storerooms are sufficiently stocked.
• Close communication with Housekeeper and House Manager
• Monitor the house perimeter and ensure that paintwork and window ledges are kept clean and cobweb free and that pathways are swept and tidy at all times
• Security: Report any incident details to the House Manager
• Flower arranging and care of houseplants
• Additional lodges – should be kept clean and tidy at all times as used for overflow / additional accommodation
• Assist with ensuring the lunch huts are clean and tidy, fires are working and firewood available prior to the shoot season starting in August.

This is a full-time long-term position – salary circa £25,000 Gross per annum, 28 days annual leave, statutory pension scheme and 2 bedroom self contained separate accommodation with all utilities paid. DRIVER WITH OWN CAR ESSENTIAL. (HU3971)

LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER
Duns, Scottish Borders 
Shooting Estate - Rural Location

An experienced House Manager is required to ensure that the Lodge is maintained to the highest standard possible at all times.  The Lodge should always be kept in a state of preparation for occupancy, allowing family/guests to arrive at short notice.  It is, therefore, essential that the person in this role is able to oversee all roles and ensure the Lodge is impeccable.  Our aim is to run the Lodge as though it is a 5* hotel and expect to exceed this level of service for the Principal and Family.

You should develop a well-ordered routine for daily tasks during family visits, and an in-depth program to include specific tasks when the house is unoccupied.  You will be working alongside other household staff, whilst maintaining a sunny, and upbeat yet professional disposition.  You will act as the key contact for the principal as well as her Office for all things relating to the Lodge.

This is a beautiful shooting Estate, and staff must be comfortable with taxidermy in the Lodge.

Must be able to drive.  Please note, this role is in the Borders of Scotland with the nearest village being 10 min drive.

Hours of Work

Principals not in residence: Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:00 with 5 days on and 2 days off out of 7.  Generally, Mon – Fri.

Principals in residence: Whatever hours are required to fulfil the criteria of the position.  It is understood that weekends may be worked when Principals are in residence

Duties (not an exhaustive list)

General Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the principal
• Full management of the Lodge staff
  • Rotas
  • Holidays/lieu days
  • Staff reviews and to ensure that all HR requirements are met
  • Full ‘hire and fire’ rights of the house staff
  • Internal staff training as required
  • Running of morning meetings to ensure Lodge staff are up to speed
  • Diary management of the Lodge
  • Full email management and Lodge communications
• Weekly update calls with the principal and her office when not in residence. Face to face reporting when the principal is in residence
• Full management of the Lodge
  • Budget setting and reporting
  • Arranging trades and staff to keep the Lodge maintenance fully up to date
  • Ensuring vehicles are in full working order, tax/MOT/service etc
  • Ensure a full knowledge of every aspect of the Lodge – become the ‘go to’ person
  • Management of suppliers, and review of suppliers to ensure we have the best deals and service
  • Liaising with outsourced management company for invoice paying
  • Ensure that oil/gas etc is always delivered
  • Room checks and full Lodge checks to find and solve issues, before they are noticed by the principal
• Other buildings
  • Regular 6 monthly checks of staff accommodations – to be introduced
  • Check-in and checkout of staff accommodation when someone joins or leaves
  • Checks on all other properties on the estate, inclusive of lunch huts, empty properties
  • Ensuring that all other buildings are kept in pristine condition
• Shoot season
  • Ensure the smooth running of the Lodge during shoot season when there is regularly a ‘full house’
  • Liaising with the London office for guest information and timings
  • Hiring of seasonal staff and training (as required)
  • Liaising with the Head Keeper as required and ensuring guests receive their shoot cards on the morning they are due to leave
  • Running of day rotas to suit the need and to ensure there are staff present in the Lodge at all times
• Actively review procedures and processes to ensure we are working as efficiently as possible
• Creation and maintenance (alongside the Butler and the Cook), guest information sheets of preferences
• Driving as required, collecting from station/airport
• This a ‘roll up your sleeves’ position, and will help staff with tasks whenever required

Fulltime position with accommodation provided (all utilities included).  Salary £42,000. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, statutory pension. (HU3969)

PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Work from home with the flexibility to travel
Essential Requirements: Must be able to work from home, fluent English and French, Russian would be ideal but not mandatory, previous private house experience

A professional and experienced Personal Assistant is required for a private family. Our client seeks a candidate with a “can-do” attitude, who is flexible, hardworking and energetic. You must be able to work from home and have the flexibility travel with the principal as and when.

Duties will include

• acting as a first point of contact: dealing with incoming email, post and phone calls
• managing extensive diaries, scheduling meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive
• making international travel arrangements including visa, transport and accommodation
• facilitating events and conferences
• reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
• typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
• managing expenses, databases and filing systems
• implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
• 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)

PRIVATE CHAUFFEUR
Notting Hill

An experienced private chauffeur is required for an UNHW family based in Notting Hill. Candidates must be professional and well-presented with strong communication skills.

Previous private house experience along with good knowledge of London is required.

The position will require you to be flexible and organised. You will be responsible for daily driving duties, maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicles, ensuring they are stocked and fuelled, etc. In addition to driving the principals, you will be required to run errands for the family.

You should have experience driving a Range Rover and if you have a security / military background that would be a bonus.

This is a fulltime position working from approximately 1pm-9pm Monday-Friday, however there will be a requirement for earlier starts and later finishes, so flexibility is essential. In addition, there will be the occasional airport run on a weekend.

Candidates should be self-motivated, alert and switched on. Salary circa £50k. (HU3868)

RESIDENTIAL - HOUSEKEEPER/COOK/DRIVER
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Planned relocation to Rural Gloucestershire
(partner to follow own occupation very welcome)
Live in or Live out
Essential Requirements: Proactive, energetic experienced housekeeper with house management skills, organised, child and animal friendly, ability to work as a team leader
Love the countryside and driver essential

Lovely long-term vacancy for a country-loving traditional housekeeper/cook to join this fun, high-energy, informal family at their MAIN RESIDENCE currently a country farmhouse, on a large estate near Marlborough. The family are looking to relocate in the very near future closer to the children’s’ day school in rural Gloucestershire.

The family of five includes 3 children between ages 9 and 5yrs and they have 3 small dogs. The family also own 4 ponies that are at a livery yard locally and they ride every weekend. They have a love of the outdoors -walking, riding, tennis, wakeboarding, skiing and are always out and about. Both parents are completely hands-on with the children, but you will occasionally be asked to babysit or supervise in mums’ absence, so essential that you love being around and are confident with school age children.

School runs, caring for the dogs, booking grooming, vet appointments etc. are all part of this very flexible role. This is a position which requires a responsible, well organised, pro-active person to work alongside the lady of the house, who is a busy professional working mother.

Other duties will include day to day house management, ensuring smooth daily running of the household, organising contractors, booking services when needed, ordering oil & logs, keeping on top of food shopping, freezers and larder contents.

A good home cook is required, you will have shared duty of breakfast, lunch and dinners as the family also love to cook. You will generally cook for between 2 and 4 adults and 3 children, but with occasional lunch or supper parties and Sunday lunches when required. They also get in support when needed and have a local chef they work with.
The employers enjoy fresh and locally sourced produce. You need to have a natural flair and love for cooking, enjoy trying new recipes and have a genuine passion for it 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. The usual day to day housekeeping – cleaning, laundry, and shopping etc. all managed easily for a well-organized person, but additional daily help will be available.

The family will be moving house within I hr drive from current location – closer to the children’s school in Stroud.

Currently there is a small furnished 2-bedroom (1 double/1single) cottage available. The daily working hours are 8.00am to 6.00pm with one hour off for lunch. 2 days off per week.
Salary negotiable depending on experience. Driver with own car essential. Partner and dog very welcome. (HU3105)

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT ESTATE MANAGER / HANDYMAN / CHAUFFEUR
Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk

Lovely position in a rural village South of Stowmarket. This beautiful estate is newly refurbished and requires an experienced residential assistant estate manager to ensure the grounds are maintained 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.

You will be required to assist with 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. Ideally with previous qualifications of a trade or with gardening knowledge and experience.

You will be required to clean and look after the cars and garden machinery, undertaking and arranging servicing, repairs etc. You will be working alongside a team of staff, so essential you are a team player. There will be some occasional driving duties for the principals including airport and station pickups, restaurants, etc.

Detached independent accommodation provided. Salary negotiable based on experience, circa £30-35k. 8 hour working days, with flexibility including working alternate weekends. No pets. (HU3930)

RESIDENTIAL COOK-HOUSEKEEPER
Duns, Scottish Borders
Shooting Estate - Rural Location.
Essential Requirements: Driver, non smoker, experienced cook of healthy fresh dishes to dinner party standard, ideally experience with shoot lunches, eye for detail, team player and previous experience in a formal household

The cook- housekeeper is responsible for the day to day running and maintenance of the Lodge to the highest standard. The lodge is always kept in a state of preparation for the family / guests to arrive at short notice. Essential therefore that standards of service, cleanliness and general maintenance of the Lodge is impeccable.

When the owners/guests are in residence the role is primarily “kitchen based” undertaking menu planning, food preparation, management of food stocks, fridges, freezers, organising small shoot lunches. A chef is available for larger gatherings and any formal entertaining.

Cooking is fresh healthy family level but to dinner party standard. Fresh produce is grown on the estate so someone who will make use of all the produce by making preserves /chutneys etc ensuring minimal waste.

When the principals are not in residence the role is more housekeeping, working with another housekeeper and other household staff to keep the Lodge in tip top order.

Hours of work when not in residence – 8am to 6pm – generally Mon to Fri. Working 5 days out of 7 with 2 days off with flexibility.
When principals or guests are in residence – longer hours /days and weekend working will be required.

Full detailed job description available on application.

Salary £35-40,000 Gross per annum. 2 bedroom cottage with garden – separate from main residence. Driver with own car essential. Partner to follow own occupation and pet welcome.
ASAP Start. (HU3958)

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
Housekeeper/family cook
Maintenance Grounds person/Handyperson/Security
RURAL HAMPSHIRE, Nr Basingstoke
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a domestic environment, clean driving licence, flexible, strictly Non smoker.

Family of four which includes 2 teenage children at boarding school/University, currently using this property as a permanent residence, in the long term it will revert back to being their weekend home.

The position requires a flexible couple who can demonstrate self sufficiency and autonomy.

The house has eight bedrooms and six bathrooms, and is completely refurbished and easy to keep immaculate. The housekeeper should have an eye for detail, be able to provision and manage the household and undertake the day to day housekeeping duties. These duties will include polishing silver and brass, polishing furniture, doing all the laundry including bedlinen and taking care of steaming more elaborate dresses/suits etc.

Between you, you will also deal with security, clean windows, clean the BBQ, manage external contractors, deal with suppliers and ideally have basic computer skills.

You may be asked to assist the principal with food preparation and possibly some light cooking, but this is not essential. Occasional entertaining will be for family and friends and on a relaxed basis.

Partner to care for swimming pool, tennis court, cleaning of cars and be able to tend the terraces, patio and undertake any maintenance duties around the property. You will need to lay and tend fires, manage the heating system and deal with any indoor maintenance as required. Also have to co ordinate the servicing of all cars and garden equipment.

There are large areas of lawns and at least 2 days per week will be spent cutting grass in the summer and 2 days dealing with leaves etc during winter months. Previous experience of using a chain saw and large pieces of garden equipment is essential. Contract gardeners are also employed, but any gardening knowledge and expertise highly appreciated. There are also Woodlands to keep tidy during Winter months.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Lovely one bedroom (large) self contained apartment, two days off per week usually Tuesday and Wednesday and use of a car. Sorry no dependent children or pets. (HU1538)

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience Required. Drivers Licence. Team Players reporting to the Estate Manager and Head Housekeeper.

HANDS ON ASSISTANT 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 Assistant 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. Ideally with previous qualifications of a trade or with gardening knowledge and experience.
You will be required to clean and look after the cars and garden machinery, undertaking and arranging servicing, repairs etc.
You will in liaison with the Estate Manager 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. 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 £65-70,000 GROSS PER ANNUM DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.
2 DAYS OFF PER WEEK WITH ALTERNATE WEEKENDS - USE OF FURNISHED SEPARATE HIGH QUALITY 2 BED ACCOMODATION WITH UTILITIES PAID. NO DEPENDANT CHILDREN OR PETS AND STRICTLY NON-SMOKERS. BOTH MUST DRIVE. (HU3309)

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER - FAMILYCOOK - DRIVER - MAINTENANCE & HANDYPERSON
London
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a high-end luxury private residence. Excellent standard of housekeeping and basic maintenance skills. Understanding of AV/Creston systems. SMART home experience.
Hands on couple who work well together. Good communication skills, driving licence and being self-motivated is a must.

New position for large luxury private residence close to Hyde Park. The vacancy requires a flexible hands-on housekeeping couple to maintain and care for this beautiful home.

Duties will include all aspects of housekeeping, cleaning to a high standard, washing, ironing, wardrobe management, arranging flowers, running errands & shopping.
Ability to prepare breakfasts and cook light fresh healthy meals when required.
The property will need to be cleaned on a daily basis and various maintenance checks carried out daily.

One of the couple must drive and be confident driving in London, there will be some driving duties for the principals and also airport runs. You will care for the cars and be proactive in their maintenance.
You will also be responsible for liaising with external contractors and general day to day maintenance of the property. Running errands, dealing with food shopping, provisioning and ensuring the residence runs smoothly.

The family will not be residing in the property for long periods but using it more for entertaining and inviting Overseas guests to stay. During occupancy, you will be required to work throughout the length of time the owners or their guests are in residence. All overtime hours /days can be taken once the house is serviced and no one is in residence. You will need to manage your own time, plan ahead and be well organised.
You will report daily to the property manager, so a good level of English and basic computer skills a must. Tagalog speakers very welcome.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Own suite of rooms on 3rd floor comprising bedroom with ensuite bathroom, private living room, and kitchenette. 2 days off per week with flexibility to work longer days and take time back when the principals are away. Good communication/ IT skills and good team players essential Sorry no pets or dependants. (HU3844)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER/HEAD OF HOUSEKEEPING
Doha, Qatar

An experienced hands on House Manager/Head of Housekeeping is required for a busy and formal household based in Doha.

You should have previous experience setting up and running a private household be self-motivated and capable of working as head of and with a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing full management of the Principal’s home and its staff ensuring everything is run calmly and smoothly to the highest possible level 

• Liaising with the Chief of Staff, Finance and Household Operations over all aspects of the household management and any upcoming and ongoing requirements 

• Providing training to household staff members to enable them to provide the highest level of service possible 

• Putting Systems into place to keep the household running smoothly that can be picked up at any point by other staff members 

• Managing all the household staff within the residence 

• Co-ordinating rotas, managing cleaning routines and teaching of other staff to provide the highest service levels possible 

• Overseeing the general smooth running of the household ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness are always provided 

• Making sure the residence is always immaculately presented, showing an excellent eye for detail, and assuring that the household is always aesthetically exactly to the eye of the principals 

• Proven experience of working at an incredibly fast paced environment, flexible with hours and able to cope with frequent last-minute change of plans 

• Strong staff management and diplomacy skills 

• Confident to direct other staff and liaise with the senior operational team and the Private office 

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail providing high standards 

• Excellent communication skills, detail orientated and meticulous 

• Discretion and confidentiality are key within the household

This is a full time position, 6 days per week. Accommodation provided, 4 weeks annual leave, 1 economy flight per year. Salary in the region of $60-70K depending on experience. (HU3964)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Rural Hampshire, NR Basingstoke.
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a domestic environment, clean driving licence, flexible, strictly Non smoker, current DBS check and good level of English

Family of four which includes 2 teenage children at boarding school/University, currently using this property as a permanent residence, in the long term it will revert back to being their weekend home.

The position requires a flexible housekeeper who can demonstrate self-sufficiency and autonomy.

The house has eight bedrooms and six bathrooms and is completely refurbished and easy to keep immaculate. The housekeeper should have an eye for detail, be able to provision and manage the household and undertake the day-to-day housekeeping duties. These duties will include doing all laundry including household and bed linen, polishing furniture, silver and brass and steaming of more elaborate clothes dresses suits etc. as and when required.

You will also manage external contractors, deal with suppliers, deal with household expenses and ideally have basic computer skills.

You may be asked to assist the principal with food preparation and possibly some light cooking, but this is not essential. Any entertaining will be for family and friends and on a casual basis.

Security of the property will be part of the role. Gardening contractors are currently employed.

Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Lovely one bedroom (large) self-contained accommodation, two days off per week and use of a car. Sorry no dependent children or pets. (HU1538B)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Knightsbridge, London
Essential Requirements: Previous private household experience, team player, experience with high end laundry and fabrics, child and dog friendly, Non smoker

An experienced housekeeper with good laundry skills is required to join a team of 3 housekeepers, chef and driver. Family of 3 which includes 11 yr old daughter and their 2 pet dogs. This is a 5 bedroom / 6 bathroom apartment in Central London.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 1pm, then a break until 4 pm and finishing by 9.30pm.

Duties will include:
Daily general housekeeping duties, which will include cleaning, making and changing beds, cleaning bathrooms, evening turn down service, setting up tables for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Washing and ironing.
Organising dry cleaning.
Packing and unpacking suitcases
There are 2 dogs, they have a dog walker but occasional dog walking will be required
Making sure the daughter is ready for school each morning.
Occasional light cooking if required, reheating dishes as requested.
Preparation of a family breakfast.

Salary circa £40-45,000 Gross. Bedroom and bathroom provided. ASAP Start. (HU3968A)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER - LIGHT COOK
Hampstead Heath, London
Monday to Friday
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a private home, caring personality, freedom to travel occasionally, light family cooking, the working day is 8am to 8pm with a long break during the afternoon – 5 days per week

An experienced housekeeper is required for a single mature lady who lives close to Hampstead ponds. The 3 bedroom apartment requires a housekeeper who has previous experience working in a home with antiques, silver, nice linens and delicate fabrics. You will care for the lady’s clothes and have very good standards of laundry and ironing.

Ability to prepare fresh, healthy but simple dishes on a daily basis. Primarily breakfast and an evening meal each day, with a light lunch occasionally.
You will be asked to run errands and possibly attend to local shopping for fresh ingredients.

Strictly Non Smoker and fluent English. Own bedroom and bathroom provided.

TOP Salary negotiable depending on experience. Weekends off (acceptable to return to your own home at weekends if preferred). ASAP Start (HU3943)

TRAVELLING BUTLER
Dubai, UAE      

We are seeking an experienced Travelling Butler for a formal residence in Dubai. The successful applicant will be experienced with providing both formal and semi-formal food and beverage service for the family and their guests.

Candidates should enjoy keeping a clean and organized home. Have a strong understanding of household management and food and beverage service. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are comfortable both in leadership roles and working with in a team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Formal and semi-formal table setting, food and beverage service to Principals and guests
• Event planning and facilitation
• Greeting of guests and visitors, answering telephone, and taking messages, general mail and correspondence
• Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies
• Care of the butler pantry including China, crystal and silver
• Ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order
• Schedule and supervise trades and contractors
• Monitor household budgets and costs for trades and vendors
• Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories
• Ensure household security protocols are followed

Applicants must have excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned. You should be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition.  Team player required.   Driver’s licence and a clean driving record is required. 

This is a full-time position that will require flexibility to travel to worldwide locations. Accommodation provided. Negotiable salary. (HU3960)

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 50-60,000 Euros Gross per annum (based on experience) together with accommodation. Team rota of working covering 2 shifts 06.30am to 3pm and 3pm to close of house. Start date ASAP (HU2091)