23 Housekeeper jobs available:

CARETAKER / HANDYPERSON & COOK / HOUSEKEEPER/STEWARD(ESS)
South Central Germany
LIVE-OUT (Couple or Single position)

Private client based in South Central Germany owning an estate with several properties and agricultural land require professional household staff.     

Duties and responsibilities will include.   

CARETAKER AND HANDYPERSON

• Small repairs within masonry, painting, electricity
• Gardening in the park and the surroundings, cutting hedges, pruning trees
• Managing the vegetable garden
• Maintenance of pool and terrace
• Purchase of technical and garden equipment
• Car maintenance and cleaning
• Making sure the property is safe and secured

HOUSEKEEPING /COOKING AND SERVICES

• Shopping / Cooking
• Setting the table
• Cleaning kitchen and dining room throughout its use during day
• Keeping refrigerator and freezer clean
• Washing and ironing linens and clothes, collecting and returning laundry, hand washing
• Responsible for changing, washing, ironing and general care of all the bed linen
• Sewing and mending of clothing beneficial
• Arranging the terraces and its outdoor furniture
• Daily procedures as opening/closing shutters, switching outdoor lights on/off
• Dusting, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming daily the main areas of the house
• Polishing brass and silver, antiques and fine furniture
• Polishing wooden floors and doors
• Knowledge of stain removal and care of delicate items required
• Answering door and telephone when employer is unavailable

 This position requires hardworking, flexible candidates who work in an efficient and structured manner.   Candidates must be reliable and discrete.  Must also be dog lovers as you will be required to feed and exercise the dog when employer is unavailable.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar environment.   It is essential that you speak good German and Fluent English (written and spoken).  

Permanent, full-time role, with an immediate start.   Excellent references and valid drivers license required.    Salary negotiable based on experience. (HU3871) 

CHEF PLUS
Switzerland, German-speaking part
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Chef & Housekeeper, Flexible, German speaker

A wonderful vacancy for a multifaceted, hands-on chef who is open to duties outside of the kitchen and has experience working within a private residence.

Duties will include

• Cooking daily for the family who enjoy healthy, fresh, seasonal cuisine to include vegetarian and vegan options
• Baking fresh breads and granola
• Cooking for guests ranging from 6-15 to include children
• Producing your own products (jams, etc) using the fruit and vegetable from the garden
• Assisting with the wine harvesting
• Provisioning, shopping and inventory management
• Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the kitchen
• Service for the family (assistance is available when entertaining)
• Managing the wine cellar
• Assisting with housekeeping duties when required

Candidates must have strong communication skills along with the ability to work effectively with a team of staff.   The main role is cooking and providing well-balanced meals for the family and guests, however there are duties that you’ll be required to fulfil outside of the kitchen so essential you are flexible with your duties.

5-day working week with flexibility.   Salary negotiable based on experience.   (HU3721B)    

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DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
West Hollywood, California

An experienced housekeeper with service skills is required for a private family of four at their private residence in West Hollywood. You will be working alongside a team of staff including housekeepers, houseman, chefs, a security team and the house manager. This is a large property that is maintained to extremely high standards.

Duties will include
•Reporting to the house manager about the daily running of the house
•Providing table service during breakfast, lunch and dinner and helping in the kitchen at the end of the day.
•Preparing light breakfast, such as a toasting toast, pressing orange juice.
•Making beds to the highest standards, on days that the Head housekeeper is off.
•Housekeeping duties such as low and high dusting, hoovering, mopping of floors.
•Checking used areas, keeping tidy and informing the house manager where needed.
•Service and helping with the family's dinner and drinks twice a week.
•Accommodate with other activities, such as themed events.
•Polishing silverware and glassware, taking pride in table setting.
•Managing and organizing suitcases, storing suitcases and other supplies.
•Providing chauffeur duties if required.
•Taking care of the pets when required.
This is a fulltime position working five days per week with Monday and Tuesdays off. Working week is Wednesday 4pm -12midnight, Thursday 2pm -10pm, Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday 2pm-10pm and Sunday 4pm-12midnight. Immediate start. Salary negotiable based on experience but circa $35 p/h. (HU3882)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
QUEBEC PROVINCE CANADA
Country Estate 2 hrs from Quebec City

New position for an experienced housekeeper to join an established team to care for and maintain this formal residence in a rural small town 2hrs from Quebec City. There are additional properties on the estate and the ability to be flexible and a true team player is essential. Training available is available but ideally you will have previous experience working in a private household.

JOB DESCRIPTION

HOUSEKEEPING

- General cleaning and maintenance, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, etc.

- Maintain delicate furniture and surfaces including china, crystal, silverware and art and collectibles.

- Daily tidying.

- Participate in seasonal/annual cleanings.

- Cleaning and organizing outdoor areas and furniture.

- Cleaning and organizing storage areas

LAUNDRY

- Occasional help in the laundry room

- Make beds and tidy rooms daily

- Tidy up wardrobe and keep personal belongings in order

- Pack and unpack suitcases

KITCHEN

- Assistance to the Chef in the preparation of food

SERVICE

- Occasional assistance with preparation and service at events

- Respond to guest requests as needed

OTHER DUTIES

- Tidy up storage areas.

- Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home.

- Report any irregularities in the condition of the premises.

- Provide high quality service in a professional, courteous and helpful manner to the employer and to guests, house staff and suppliers.

- Run various errands.

- Work as a team with other household staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Working knowledge of the maintenance of an entire property.
Experience in maintaining delicate surfaces, art objects, etc.
Attention to detail.
Always maintain a professional demeanor, exercise discretion and respect the privacy of employer and guests.
Flexibility to work outside the parameters of the job description.
Flexibility in work hours and location as needed and ability to work long days during peak season.
Flexibility and tolerance for last minute changes.
Valid driver's license essential.
French language skills a big plus.

Salary negotiable depending on experience. (HU3898)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
9-5 or 10-6 Monday to Friday
Ascot/Windsor area- Berkshire
Essential Requirements – Hands -on housekeeper, high end cleaning, child and animal friendly, driver with own car. Non Smoker. Family Cooking a big plus.

Experienced, self sufficient, flexible housekeeper required for an informal family home. The household of 8 includes 5 School age children and three small dogs.

The property includes 7 bedrooms, open plan family kitchen and multiple reception rooms.

The principals both have full time professional roles, so really important that you have experience working in a large family home and undertake all day to day housekeeping duties.

Duties will include detailed cleaning to a high standard, local food and grocery shopping, care of flowers and plants, running errands i.e. dry cleaning, supervising contractors, organising repairs, taking deliveries and generally ensure a smooth daily running of the home.

Laundry duties are usually undertaken by another long term staff member, but a willingness to assist when needed and show good team spirit is essential.

Cooking is not essential, but a big bonus. If time allows, preparation of vegetables etc or some simple cooking is a big plus. However, if you enjoy cooking and wish to be involved with that, the family eat fresh, healthy dishes with a wide international palate.

This is a busy, but well organised, happy home, essential that you enjoy working with children and are completely dog friendly. Although a nanny is employed there will be occasions that you will be asked to help with and interact with the children and generally become part of this lovely family.

You will be a key holder for the property, so you will need to live within easy driving distance from the house. The vacancy is primarily Monday to Friday working hours are flexible ie 9-5 or 10-6 or 11-7 if preferred.

You need to be a good team player, be well organised and proactive, with plenty of energy and above all enjoy your role.

You will need to drive and have your own car due to the location of the property – strictly Non Smoker and fluent English essential.
SALARY £42-45,000 Gross depending on experience and skills. Usually weekends off. ASAP START. (HU3854)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
Kensington London W8
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 – 3 days per week
Beaconsfield, Bucks
8.30 to 4.30 but flexible   

Experienced, flexible, housekeeper is required to run and manage this beautiful property in Central Beaconsfield.

Single professional working father with 3 grown up children at university, requires a hands-on housekeeper, capable of running the family home which will include cleaning, washing and ironing, local food / errands and shopping, organising contractors, supervising external contractors i.e., garden team, pool care and window cleaner. 

Daily working hours are flexible, primarily 3 days per week, but occasionally you will be asked to assist with any entertaining one evening or an occasional weekend.

Ideally you will have basic computer skills and have the ability to order groceries online, send emails and SMS.   

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE AND THE HOURS AGREED. (HU3324)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER-FAMILY COOK
9-5pm- Monday to Friday
London W8
Essential Requirements – Previous Experience working in a large family home. Ability to manage the household. Good communication skills. Great attention to detail, experience with fine Art, fine fabrics and Antiques. Household and personal Laundry and wardrobe management. Team Player with a happy, friendly disposition. Child and dog friendly. Strictly Non Smoker.

Long term position for an experienced family sole housekeeper who enjoys working in a small team. This is a family of four which includes 2 school age children, one at home and one at boarding school-- a full time nanny is employed.
Both principals work full time so look for a housekeeper who really understands how a home should run. You will be responsible for cleaning, washing and ironing, making and changing beds -wardrobe management and arranging dry cleaning and errands.

Ideally one evening per week, you should be prepared to cook a supper, simple straight forward fresh healthy meal for the principals and their friends, usually four adults. The day you cook you can start later and finish later, approx. 12-8pm.

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

The average working day will be 9-5 pm but with a degree of flexibility. You must enjoy working with children. Flexibility, a happy disposition, good team player and being part of the family for the long term is essential.
Most important is a happy, flexible, energetic person, who takes pride in their work, with a good level of English looking for a long term position. Simple uniform will be required.

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE – 2 days off per week. Driver not required. Non smoker essential (HU3878)

DAILY or RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER x 2
7am to 3.30pm or 12md to 8pm
Chigwell, Essex
Essential Requirements: Previous private house housekeeping experience. Good quality laundry skills. Child and large dog friendly. Good team player. Tagalog or Nepalese speakers a big advantage.

Experienced housekeepers required for large family home in Chigwell– previous experience of working in a family home is essential.

Duties will include cleaning, washing and ironing to a high standard, wardrobe management and running local errands.

A chef is employed so no cooking, but a willingness to assist the chef in the kitchen with minor food preparation and kitchen hygiene.

In addition, you will be child friendly and capable to prepare and supervise the children’s breakfast and ensure they are ready for school on time. The family have 2 large dogs, but no dog walking is required.    

Working 5-days per week, with flexibility, you should be able to cover both shifts.    

Salary negotiable based on experience, 2 days off per week. Previous private house experience essential. Accommodation is available if you wish to Live in. Tagalog and Nepalese speakers very welcome. (HU3803)       

EDENBRIDGE KENT
DOMESTIC COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER / GROUNDS & MAINTENANCE PERSON / SECURITY
Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Essential Requirements: Proactive domestic couple with previous experience working in a private household. Both must drive. Strictly Non-Smokers and excellent references. Occasional Good family cooking  

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

Housekeeper

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

Grounds/Maintenance

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

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

Accommodation and Salary

A beautiful, large 3-bedroom Oast house within the Estate, next to the main house. This can either be furnished or unfurnished. All bills included. Monday to Friday 8-4pm with weekends off, some flexibility will be required for driving duties. Salary circa £50-55,000 Gross per annum (Negotiable)

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

DOMESTIC COUPLE –
MAINTENANCE GARDENER, HANDYPERSON, DRIVER. 40 HRS
PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER – 40 HRS
Monday to Friday
HERTFORDSHIRE/BEDFORDSHIRE BORDER
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS – Previous experience working domestic service role. Love of the countryside, working outside with a passion for gardening. Dog lovers. Clean driving licence.

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

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

• Daily cleaning, hoovering, polishing, sweeping main areas of the house

• Care of the kitchen, cleaning the oven, surfaces and ensuring freezer and cupboards are clean and tidy. 

• Polishing silver, brass, antiques and fine furniture.

• Washing and ironing to include bed, table linens and towels, dealing with hand washing, fine fabrics and arranging dry cleaning.

• Making and changing beds, arranging guest rooms.

• Feeding and walking the dog if the owner is absent.

• Watering and care of indoor plants and flowers.

• Keeping patio, doorsteps and downstairs windows clean and free of dirt.

Gardener-handyperson- all rounder

• Grounds and garden maintenance including repairs ie fencing, weeding, lawn mowing, pruning etc.

• Keep fireplaces clean and stocked with logs

• Swimming pool maintenance, clear of leaves and debris.

• Tennis court maintenance.

• Light household maintenance (light bulb replacements, minor plumbing, basic painting)

• Care for the cars, cleaning, polishing fuelling and occasional driving when required.

• Outdoor furniture care 

Accommodation - Self contained flat with 2 double bedrooms attached to the house with separate entrance.
Salary up to £60,000 Gross per annum. 4 weeks holidays per annum. Presence is required on the property during the owners absence.
Sorry no children or dependants. Small pet may be considered. Clean driving licence essential DBS Checks will be required. (HU3747)

DOMESTIC COUPLE
Housekeeper / Cook /  Grounds and Household maintenance.
Duties are interchangeable
Ascot, Surrey 

Essential Requirements:  Long term position, strictly non-smokers, clean driving licence. Experienced, professional couple, with great attention to detail, proactive and discreet.

Capable to work as part of a small team which currently includes full-time live-in Housekeeper, driver and part time gardener. Fluent Spoken and written English is essential. Security aware.

A new opportunity for an experienced, energetic, and flexible couple to join a formal family of four. This is a large property with gardens, kitchen garden and a tennis court.   

All duties for the couple are interchangeable, the primary duties will encompass total care of the interior.    

Housekeeping -to include cleaning, washing and ironing, care of antiques, fine furniture/ fabrics. Wardrobe management experience is a big plus, polishing shoes, home style cooking and some formal entertaining – ability to lay a formal table is required. Care of flowers and plants.

Cooking – Meal planning, preparation, and cooking of fresh, healthy family meals. Weekly shopping of groceries, provisioning and organisation of household supplies. Family and friends do visit on a regular basis in normal times, the family enjoy entertaining and in the long-term hope to return to this. For large dinner parties catering staff are brought in, and you will be required to assist with greeting guests and service.

Gardening and Property Maintenance – Assisting with general garden maintenance, working alongside the weekly gardener. Assist with planting and maintenance of the kitchen garden and greenhouse. General property maintenance and organisation and supervision of external contractors and trades. The driver also assists with garden maintenance and DIY as necessary.

The family have 2 medium size dogs, between the staff they will require walking, grooming, feeding and general care.

Two teenage children are boarders and return home at weekends and exeats, they are very independent. When the principals are away on business, you will be required to keep an open eye.

SALARY Competitive depending on experience. 2 bedroom furnished cottage with small outdoor terrace. 5 day working week with 2 days off, flexibility to cover some weekends will be required. Strictly non-smokers, excellent checkable references and enhanced DBS Check required. This is a unformed position (black trousers – black top- gilet all provided).

SORRY NO PETS OR DEPENDANTS.  (HU3821)

RURAL HAMPSHIRE -NR ALRESFORD
DOMESTIC COUPLE
8.30am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri with flexibility.
HOUSEKEEPER – MAINTENANCE GARDENER-ESTATE WORKER
Essential Requirements– Pro active domestic couple with previous experience working in a private household. Excellent references required. Team players, fluent English. Driver & dog lovers essential

Country loving domestic couple is required for a small estate in Rural Hampshire. A beautiful primary residence of a couple who also spend time during the week in London. This is a rural location, so ideally one must drive with your own car. There are no children living at home.

Housekeeper
The Housekeeper will primarily be responsible for the day-to-day care of this large country house. You will handle all cleaning duties, make and change beds and deal with all laundry which includes all bed linens and towels. Ideally the housekeeper will prepare ingredients and assist the lady of the house with family cooking and occasional dinner party preparations.
Essential that you are true dog lovers and able to walk the families 2 Labradors twice per day. On occasions when the principals are away you will be required to care for the dogs, feed, walk and groom and arrange any veterinary appointments etc.

Grounds/Maintenance Gardener/Handyperson
Partner will be responsible for the day-to-day ground’s maintenance of the property, which will include maintenance gardening, a lot of mowing, hedge trimming, strimming etc. You will work closely with another gardener who also lives on site.
Other duties may include general property maintenance, fence repairs, DIY etc. You should be experienced with large garden equipment, strimmer’s, chain saw, ride on mowers, hedge cutters. You will care for the cars – wash inside and out, ensure fuel, tyres and oil and water are checked.
There may be an occasional airport run or an evening pickup all planned in advance.

This is a long term role, suitable for a very hands on, self-motivated couple who are used to working in a private family residence.
Accommodation and Salary
A lovely 2-bedroom cottage ( all bills paid) with own outside space next to the tennis court. Well behaved pet considered but must be dog friendly.
Salary £45,000 Gross per annum. 2 Days off per week. Car provided for business use. Late August start (HU3903)

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER-LAUNDRESS
Live out – Monday to Friday with flexibility.
Average 8 hr days
London SW10
Essential Requirements – Experienced private household housekeeper with excellent laundry skills. Previous experience with fine fabrics and wardrobe management.
Self-sufficient sole charge housekeeper. Excellent spoken English, capable to deal with contractors, suppliers, make appointments and deliveries. Non Smoker essential.

Newly created position for a young family of 4 which includes a baby and 2 nannies.
The property is a four bedroom apartment.
The principal travels frequently but there is no travel required for the housekeeper. You will be asked to be flexible with your daily hours, on occasions starting later and finishing later if the principal is returning from a trip in the evening. Primarily to assist with packing and unpacking, working with the stylist to ensure the principal has the outfits and accessories required.

You will be the sole housekeeper of the property, able to work alone and be capable of running the residence on a daily basis, this will include cleaning, making and changing beds, washing and ironing and liaising with the owners.

Candidates should be familiar and confident with preparing and maintaining ladies’ wardrobe and dressing rooms, have excellent ironing and pressing skills and have previous experience handling fine fabrics. In addition, you will be organising specialist dry cleaning, packing and unpacking. The nannies care for the baby’s clothes.

Personal shopping and running errands may also be part of this role.

The working week will be five days, mainly working between 10am and 7pm but flexibility is key as you will need to work longer hours occasionally when requested, but always with additional time off when not in residence.
Salary £45-50,000 Gross. (REF : HU3859)

LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER WITH SERVICE SKILLS
Working 5 days to include evenings and weekends
10am to 10pm with break during the day
Belgravia SW1
Essential Requirements: Previous high end, formal private house experience. Confident with detailed housekeeping and laundry. Front of house service skills. Child friendly. Good Team player.  

An experienced,(ideally with previous formal household) housekeeper is required to organise and manage this large and busy 5 storey home in Belgravia on a day to day basis. The family of five includes 2 adult children who are in full time employment and a 9yr old daughter. Occasional babysitting may be requested.

A part time cook is employed, but you will be required to prepare and serve breakfast, making fresh fruit platters and serve beverages especially at weekends.

Table setting and service skills are required, as well as ability to meet and greet guests.

Day to day housekeeping duties will include detailed cleaning, washing, and ironing, ideally you will have previous experience with wardrobe management, have excellent standards of laundry and be used to fine and delicate fabrics.

Additional housekeeping support is provided by part time staff who have been with the family for many years.    

A driver is employed who also assists with deliveries, post and errands and cleans outdoor areas.    

Accommodation is available as a separate bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette in the staff quarters. The other staff do-not live in but use the staff room during the day.

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience, 2 days off per week usually ideally Wednesday and Thursday with an option for occasional Saturday.  ASAP Start (HU3814B)

LIVE IN HOUSEKEEPER WITH SERVICE SKILLS
Working 5 days to include evenings and weekends
10am to 10pm with break during the day.
Belgravia SW1
Essential Criteria – Previous high end, formal private house experience. Confident with detailed housekeeping and laundry. Front of house service skills. Child friendly. Good Team player.

An experienced,( ideally with previous formal household) housekeeper is required to organise and manage this large and busy 5 storey home in Belgravia on a day to day basis. The family of five includes 2 adult children who are in full time employment and a 9yr old daughter. Occasional babysitting may be requested.

A part time cook is employed, but you will be required to prepare and serve breakfast, making fresh fruit platters and serve beverages especially at weekends.
Table setting and service skills are required, as well as ability to meet and greet guests.

Day to day housekeeping duties will include detailed cleaning, washing, and ironing, ideally you will have previous experience with wardrobe management, have excellent standards of laundry and be used to fine and delicate fabrics.
Additional housekeeping support is provided by part time staff who have been with the family for many years.

A driver is employed who also assists with deliveries, post and errands and cleans outdoor areas.

Accommodation is available as a separate bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette in the staff quarters. The other staff do-not live in but use the staff room during the day.
Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience, 2 days off per week usually ideally Wednesday and Thursday with an option for occasional Saturday. ASAP Start (HU3814B)

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER-FAMILY COOK-DRIVER-MAINTENANCE & HANDYPERSON
London, W2
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a private residence.
Hands on couple who work well together. Good communication skills, driving licence and being self-motivated is a must.

New position for large 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.

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.

Hours are longer when the owners are 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 provided. 2 days off per week with flexibility to work longer days and take time back when the principals are away. Good communication skills and good team players essential Sorry no pets or dependants. (HU3844)

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
Housekeeper
Maintenance Groundsperson/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.
Between you, 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.

Partner to care for swimming pool 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.

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.

Security of the property will therefore be part of the role. Ideally the couple should have their own hobbies and interests as this vacancy does not always allow for 2 people to keep busy for the whole week.

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

RESIDENTIAL DOMESTIC COUPLE
ESTATE MANAGER & HOUSEKEEPER
Nr Stowmarket, Suffolk
Essential Requirements: Previous Private Estate /House Experience Required. Drivers Licence. Team Players. Long term, sound experience as an Estate Manager is essential.

Lovely position in a rural village South of Stowmarket. This beautiful 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 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 be responsible to 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 a team of 5 staff and work closely with them. 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.

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.

SALARY IN THE REGION OF £75 -80,000 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. (HU3309B )

ALRESFORD – 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 children between 9 and 16 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 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SENIOR EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER
Daily -Live out – working hours approx. 45hrs per week to be agreed
Belgravia SW1
Essential Criteria – Previous high end private house experience. Confident with detailed housekeeping and laundry. Wardrobe management and experience with fine and delicate clothes. Great attention to detail. Flexible and Child friendly. Good Team player. Longevity in a previous similar position.

Newly created position for an experienced private household housekeeper to run and manage this large 5 storey home in Belgravia. The family of five includes 2 adult children who are in full time employment and a 9yr old daughter who requires supervision and direction.

Day to day housekeeping duties including cleaning, making and changing beds, polishing silver etc will be split between you and a second less experienced housekeeper, ideally you will have previous experience with wardrobe management, have excellent standards of laundry and be used to fine and delicate fabrics. You will be required to pack and unpack, arrange any dry cleaning, polish shoes and be able to press, steam and iron gentleman’s business shirts.

A driver is employed who also assists with deliveries, post and errands and cleans outdoor areas.

Depending on the individual needs of the housekeeper, the daily working hours are flexible and to be agreed depending on skills and abilities.

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience, 2 days off per week but occasional weekend working will be required. ASAP Start (HU3814C)

SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER WITH SERVICE SKILLS
Live in or Live out
Belgravia SW1
Essential Requirements: Previous high end private house experience. Confident with detailed housekeeping and laundry. Front of house service skills. Child friendly. Good Team player.

Newly created position for an experienced private household housekeeper to run and manage this large 5 storey home in Belgravia. A residential housekeeper is also employed who has been with the family long term. The family of five includes 2 adult children who are in full time employment and a 9yr old daughter who requires supervision and direction. Occasional babysitting may be requested if the residential housekeeper is off.

A part time cook is employed, but you will be required to prepare and serve breakfast, making fresh fruit platters, smoothies, eggs, pancakes etc. The cook often leaves dishes for later in the day, but you will need to reheat them.

Table setting and service skills are required, as well as ability to meet and greet guests.

Day to day housekeeping duties will be split between you and the housekeeper, ideally you will have previous experience with wardrobe management, have excellent standards of laundry and be used to fine and delicate fabrics.

A driver is employed who also assists with deliveries, post and errands and cleans outdoor areas.

Depending on the individual needs of the candidate, accommodation is available as a separate bedroom and bathroom in the staff quarters.

Alternatively live out will be considered for a flexible, experienced, and skilled person.

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience, 1.5 /2 days off per week but some weekend working will be required. ASAP Start (HU3814)