Kensington, London
DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
Kensington, London
40 hours 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.
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 hours per week. Occasional weekend working will be required (HU3724)
THIRSK - NORTH YORKSHIRE
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.
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)
Central London
CENTRAL LONDON
DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
Essential Requirements – Previous experience working in a 5* Hotel preferred and with additional formal household experience a big plus. Team player. Flexible to work longer hours when the family are in residence. Excellent cleaning and laundry skills.
We are seeking an experienced housekeeper with impeccable skills for a portfolio of formal properties, two of which are based in Kensington and the third in North London. You must be proactive, a hands-on team player with excellent communication and a strong attention to detail.
As the Principal will not be in residence for more than 3 to 4 months of the year, the properties must be maintained in a permanent state of readiness. The Principal will be accompanied by a large culturally diverse team of travelling staff who should be supported by and work seamlessly alongside the housekeeping team. Flexibility when the family is in residence will be required, though normal working hours are 09.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, your duties will include:
Salary circa £40,000. 2 days off per week but flexibility required when the Principal is in residence. Average 40-45 hours per week. ASAP start. PREVIOUS 5* HOTEL EXPERIENCE A BIG PLUS (HU3983)
Kensington, London
Kensington London
Daily Housekeeper
5 days per week – Rota to include weekends.
This vacancy includes some International Travel.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and professional housekeeper for a large 4 floored, 8 bedroomed house in Kensington. You will join a team of 4 housekeepers who have worked for the family for many years.
You will be required to work a five day week on a rotation with the other housekeepers so you take it in turns to cover weekends. This is a 9 hour day but you will be given an hour’s lunch break each day.
This is a fully staffed formal household so it is imperative that you can work as part of a team and have excellent communication skills and highly organised. You will report to the head housekeeper.
Essential Criteria
Duties are those of a hands-on housekeeper to include detailed cleaning, laundry, ironing, reporting of faulty / repairs required. Supervision of contractors, deliveries, running local errands
Salary £45-50,000 gross per year -ASAP Start. (HU3986)
HOLLAND PARK - LONDON W11
HOLLAND PARK -LONDON W11
DAILY HOUSEKEEPER /FAMILY COOK
10-6pm Monday to Friday
Essential Requirements – Previous long term private house experience, with longevity in similar previous position. Good standard of fresh family cooking. Previous experience in housekeeping duties including laundry. Good team player. Non smoker, driving licence a big plus.
New vacancy for an experienced housekeeper with previous experience working in a formal household.
Family of five which includes, 10 yr old boy at home and 2 older boys who are at boarding school. This is a very busy family household, with a long term team of staff which includes Nanny, PA and another housekeeper, so you will work together with daily household duties which will include, cleaning, washing and ironing, bed turn down and tidying of bathrooms in the evenings. Previous experience in the care of fine clothes, steaming, pressing and wardrobe management a big plus.
You will be required to cook on a daily basis, simple fresh family level dishes for 5 people which includes staff. This is not a position for a chef, but a good confident home cook who enjoys following recipes, cooking from fresh ingredients and with a passion for simple but good quality ingredients.
You will keep the kitchen well stocked, order provisions and run local shopping and errands.
Excellent Top Salary, negotiable depending on previous experience. Strictly Non Smoker, driving licence a big plus. ASAP Start (HU3977)
Mayfair, London W1
MAYFAIR -LONDON W1
DAILY HOUSEKEEPER – FAMILY COOK
Monday to Friday – 11am to 7pm
Essential Requirements – Previous private house experience as a housekeeper. Self sufficient well organised person. Confident family cook with ability to follow recipes, preferably to include some Middle Eastern dishes.
Newly created vacancy for a sole housekeeper /family cook to take care of 2 adults and a single level 3 bedroom apartment in Mayfair. Duties will include general housekeeping duties, daily cleaning, laundry, ironing and preparing and cooking an evening meal for the 2 principals.
The principals welcome Middle Eastern style dishes, but also European dishes too. This is not a position for a qualified chef, but a confident cook who likes to try new dishes and recipes.
You will be responsible for household provisioning, grocery shopping, running local household errands and ensuring the apartment runs smoothly.
There are no pets or children.
Salary £45-50,000 Gross – weekends off. (HU3987)
ONGAR, ESSEX
ONGAR ESSEX
EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER-FAMILY COOK- HANDYPERSON- ASST GROUNDS/ GARDENER-DRIVER-SECURITY
Working week: 51/2 day working week with one full weekend off per month.
8.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 1pm Saturday - Days off Saturday pm and Sunday.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS – Flexible proactive couple with experience working in a country household. Long term, family oriented, team players. Ideally both must drive. Willing to work weekends when needed.
An experienced domestic couple is required to share the day-to-day management of a family home in rural Essex close to Stanstead airport. This is home to a businesswoman, with additional family members living in a separate house on the estate.
Domestic responsibilities:
Grounds/General Household responsibilities
Accom self contained 2 bed flat within the courtyard area.
SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ASAP Start. (HU3990)
Rural North Cornwall
EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE
CHEF & HOUSEKEEPER
Location – Rural North Cornwall
Essential Requirements – Previous experience in a similar role essential. Strictly Non Smokers. Both to drive.
Pro active, flexible Chef passionate about fresh locally sourced produce. The Principles are open to all cuisines and enjoy showcasing their dinner parties so flair and creativity a must. Super high spec chefs kitchen with free rein to experiment and deliver exceptional cuisine.
Excellent Housekeeping skills with the upmost attention to detail. All aspects of cleaning, laundry plus front of house Service skills.
Team players with a “can do” attitude and a happy disposition a must.
A fantastic opportunity for a flexible hands-on Chef and Housekeeper Couple for a small country estate in Rural North Cornwall. Joining a small team - House manager, gardener and chauffeur
The couple will be responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of a 7-bedroom country property, ensuring exacting standards are maintained at all times, as well as preparing, and serving delicious and balanced meals for the principals on a day to day basis, regular entertaining/ dinner parties and bi monthly Sunday lunches for extended family and friends.
This role is generally 5 days per week with 2 weekends free per month. Time off during the week otherwise.
Hours vary depending on the family’s needs, but they are very respectful and treat their staff very well.
Both must have impeccable cleaning routines and both must be able to serve at the table HK must be competent to serve wine / champagne .
EXCELLENT TOP SALARY depending on previous experience. All found new 3 bedroom detached house with enclosed garden which is a 5 min drive to the main house. Pets welcome. This is a rural location so both of the couple must drive and have a car. Trial cook weekends will form part of this interview process. Permanent start date 1st October. (HU3974)
BLACKROCK – SOUTH COUNTY DUBLIN
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)
KEITH – BANFFSHIRE
KEITH –BANFFSHIRE
SCOTLAND
EXPERIENCED RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Experienced country house housekeeper, required for a large rural farming and shooting estate in North East Scotland. Half way between Aberdeen and Inverness.
This is a family with adult children and grandchildren who visit from time to time.
The owners are not always in residence as they spend considerable time away. It is essential that the housekeeper is confident to oversee the residence in the owner’s absence.
The housekeeper will run and manage the house on a daily basis, which will include assisting and supervising the cleaning staff, handle family laundry and generally ensure that the house runs smoothly. This is large and sometimes a busy family home which does host private shoots during the season. The housekeeper will be required to meet and greet guests and help with table service. A cook is available for special occasions, but occasionally preparation of simple family food to help the lady of the house who usually cooks for the family would be appreciated, however emphasis should be on housekeeping skills and not cooking.
There is 1 working Labrador that is also the family pet. Estate and gardening team also employed.
Salary commensurate to experience. 3 bedroom self contained house which can either be furnished or unfurnished. Non smokers essential. Driving licence essential, a vehicle is always available. Partner and dog welcome. (HU2263)
SOUTH DEVON
SOUTH DEVON
HANDS ON ESTATE MANAGEMENT COUPLE
Exp Gardener, handyperson, driver, housekeeper and family cook.
Duties are interchangeable
Essential Requirements - Previous experience working as a domestic couple on a country estate.
Pro active, self sufficient, diligent, discreet and responsible couple who work together with minimal supervision. Child friendly – both to drive. Computer literate.
A lovely position for a couple who work well together using their own initiative and seek a long term lifestyle position in a rural and very beautiful setting.
The property is an eight-bedroom country house in 8 acres of land. A small country estate with additional small cottages which are occasionally used by visiting family members. The family of five which includes 3 children ( between 14-10yrs) live full time overseas but use this property as their holiday home approx 10 weeks per year. Usually, 8 weeks during summer months and 2 weeks at Christmas.
The current couple of 13 yrs will shortly retire and this wonderful opportunity for a long term country loving, autonomous and self-sufficient couple becomes available. The property stands in a quiet and peaceful setting in a secluded valley in an unspoilt area of South Devon, close to the coast and approx 30 mins drive to the city.
An experienced gardener is essential to this role, 8 acres of beautifully landscaped mature gardens and grounds with sloping gardens, lawns, informal and formal flower beds, woodland and pasture.
The maintenance of the grounds and gardens, lake, stream and general maintenance of the driveway, paths, outbuildings are all part of the role.
You will need to have experience with the maintenance and operating of garden machinery, which includes a tractor, ride on mower, hedge trimmers, chain saw and leaf blowers. Strong DIY skills are required to maintain and manage this property.
The housekeeper will manage the cleaning, laundry, ironing, bed changing, errands and shopping mainly when the family are in residence. Essential that you are child friendly and be willing to drive the children to local activities when required and babysit occasionally.
Ideally one of the couple will cook and be able to prepare simple fresh family meals when they are in residence.
Additional duties will incorporate.
Feeding and care of peacocks and ducks
Security and alarm monitoring.
Driving when the family are in residence ie Airport runs, children’s activities, errands and shopping.
Organisation and supervision of contractors, tradespeople and deliveries
Management of Household and Estate purchases / budgets, record keeping etc.
Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Self contained 2 bedroom cottage separate to the main house. Monday to Friday with weekends off. The working days are longer when the family are in residence with opportunity to take time back during their absence. Both must drive own car a plus, a car is available for business use. Well behaved pet welcome, but sorry no dependant children. START DATE MAY 2023 with a handover period with current couple (HU3984)
Dubai, UAE
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:
Applicant Qualities:
This position is full-time, live-in with a flexible work schedule. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3961)
RURAL HAMPSHIRE - NR Basingstoke
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)
Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk
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)
LONDON W2
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)
HAMPSHIRE
HAMPSHIRE
RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
DRIVER-HOUSEKEEPER-HOUSEMAN –STEWARD (average 48-50 hrs per week).
Monday 8.00-16.30
Tuesday 8.00-16.30
Friday 10.30 – 21.30
Saturday 13:00- 22:30
Sunday 13:00- 21:00
Experienced, full-time, live in domestic team of 2, required to partner with the existing long term domestic couple and work with other household team members including a House Manager, Chef, Nanny and 4 gardeners. The family consists of 2 principals, and they have 4 school aged children and a small dog. The property is used for weekends, holidays and during the Christmas period. You should be child and dog friendly
Between the 2 of you, the following responsibilities would be shared:
Heavy housekeeping such as changing lightbulbs, changing plugs and cleaning external windows.
Cleaning outside areas/furniture
Household maintenance/handy person duties.
Serving the family both informal and formal dinners on occasion.
Driving the principals when required.
Cleaning and assisting with a large special collection of cars (Vintage and supercars)
Assisting the house manager with overseeing the contractors.
Daily housekeeping to include cleaning, washing, laundry and ironing to a high standard. Wardrobe management.
Maintaining inventories and stock levels for housekeeping supplies.
Assisting the chef washing up, preparing light snacks, beverages, juices and smoothies.
Ad hoc tasks and errands as required.
Willing to learn and be trained. This is a position for 2 people that will work well in a small team, and who both take pride in their work. You will both be hardworking, like to produce results, be hands on with a good eye for detail, diligent and reliable. Able to follow instructions and use your initiative.
A good level of both written and spoken English is essential, one of you must be a very confident driver and ideally one of you should be tech savvy too. DBS checks will be required.
Accommodation: Newly refurbished separate 1 bedroom split level accommodation away from the main house.
Salary: TOP END - Days off Wednesday & Thursday. Driver with own car essential, sorry no pets or dependents. Fluent English written and spoken and basic IT Skills required. Uniformed position – chino’s and polo shirt. (HU3371)
RURAL HAMPSHIRE - NR Basingstoke
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)