3 House -Person jobs available:

HIGHGATE, N6 RESIDENTIAL COUPLE- COOK/CHEF LIGHT HOUSEKEEPER AND HOUSEPERSON/DRIVER/BUTLER/MAINTENANCE PERSON.
Long Term Hutchinson’s client with a very large, high tech and modern apartment in Highgate is looking for a really good Cook/Chef to assist in very light housekeeping duties and laundry. A daily housekeeper of many years is employed. The client travels a great deal. This lady is looking for an experienced cook who is familiar with gluten and dairy free diets and duties will include, shopping, provisioning, taking total care of the kitchen and producing a very good level of simple, but well-cooked and nicely presented dishes, using fresh, seasonal ingredients to dinner party standard. You will be required to care for the kitchen to an immaculate standard.
Partner to undertake the total running and maintenance of the home to very high standards, be self-sufficient and pro-active with dealing with contractors and deliveries etc. In addition, a safe and experienced driver, able to deal with the fleet management of the vehicles, deal with the audio visual, security and other high tech equipment in the house and a good DIY person, who can replace light bulbs and keep the place in working order, knowing when to call in a contractor. You will also be responsible for caring for the roof garden, sweeping balconies etc. and serving drinks and dinner at informal dinner gatherings. There is a separate staff large two-bedroom apartment, sitting room and kitchen close by for the couples’ use. The apartment is fully furnished, and all utilities paid. Usually 11/2 days off Saturday afternoons and Sundays, when the client is in residence and then all weekends when she is away. The working hours will be approx. 9-6pm, unless a dinner party is planned and then time off in lieu to be taken. Excellent salary negotiable for the right person. ASAP START (HU3572)

HIGHGATE LONDON N6
HOUSE-PERSON/DRIVER/GENERAL ASSISTANT
Live out
Long Term Hutchinson’s client with a very high tech, large SMART, modern apartment. The owner travels a lot, it is therefore essential that the applicant is capable of totally running and maintaining the home to very high standards, be self-sufficient and pro-active with dealing with contractors and deliveries etc.
A full time daily is also employed who has been with the family for years. A cook is also employed. Computer skills and a good electronic knowledge is essential, as there will be a need to keep in regular touch by email when the owner is traveling. In addition you must be a safe and experienced driver, able to deal with the fleet management of the vehicles, deal with the SMART audio visual, security and other high tech equipment in the house and a good DIY person, who can replace light bulbs, clean the inside of the floor to ceiling windows, deal with heavier housework, such as caring for the roof garden, keeping the place in working order, knowing when to call in a contractor. Usually Saturday afternoons and Sundays off when the client is in residence and then all weekends free when she is away.
The working hours will be approx. 9-6pm unless a dinner party is planned, when you would be expected to serve food and drinks. Top negotiable salary for the right person. Driver with clean UK license and fluent English essential. ASAP start. (HU3574)

HENLEY-ON-THAMES -OXFORDSHIRE
DOMESTIC COUPLE
Butler -houseman – Head housekeeper-family cook

Lovely new position for a dedicated and flexible, experienced domestic couple 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.

The Estate is fully staffed, and the couple 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.

The head housekeeper will ideally have previous experience overseeing a small cleaning/housekeeping team.

Duties will include:

• Housekeeping
• Taking care of antiques, brass, silver, and fine fabrics.
• Houseman duties
• Butler service
• Taking care of the wine cellar.
• Turn down service
• Family cooking when principals are in residence

(Chef available for formal gatherings or parties)

• Walking the dogs
• Occasional driving duties
• Keep the fires clean and stocked with logs

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 £60,000 Gross per annum depending on experience. Beautiful new 2-bedroom apartment provided. Strictly non-smokers and previous large household experience essential. Sorry no dependant children. Driver essential. (HU3561)