45 Housekeeper jobs placed:

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER - DOG CARER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Rural location between Ripon & Harrogate
35-40 hrs per week - 5days
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Housekeeping Experience, Genuine Dog lover, capable to have sole charge of 2 dogs when owners travel. Friendly, flexible and security aware. Driver with clean licence essential.

A newly created position to work for a couple with adult children who visit occasionally. The property is in an attractive rural location, farmhouse in type within 20 acres.

The owners travel frequently so essential that you love countryside living and are confident to care for the families 2 dogs, which will include 3 walks per day. During the owner’s absence the dogs take priority.

We are looking for a candidate ideally with previous private house experience who has “a can do” attitude with attention to detail, who is proactive discreet, efficient and capable of sole charge of the property when required.

• Daily housekeeping duties to include cleaning, washing and ironing.
• Making beds and changing linens.
• Care and walking of 2 well behaved medium size dogs, includes total care during the owner’s absence.
• Day to day house management – supervision of contractors, deliveries, arranging repairs etc
• Light family cooking
• Shopping, provisioning, running errands.
• Controlling housekeeping supplies
• Overall security during the owner’s absence.

Salary between £30-35,000 Gross - Negotiable depending on previous experience. 2 Bedroom cottage with small garden provided, which includes WiFi and an allowance for oil and electricity. Car for work use is available if required. 2 days off per week. Partner to follow own occupation and one well behaved pet considered. (HU4065)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER - FAMILY COOK
CHELSEA SW10
Monday to Friday - 40hrs
Essential Requirements: Proactive and organised Housekeeper. Good level of family cooking. Meal planning, provisioning, shopping and local errands. Dog lover, child friendly.

An experienced sole charge housekeeper is required for a professional gentleman in Chelsea. The property is a 3 bedroom apartment. The principal works full time and alternate weeks his children and their nanny stay too. You will be required to manage the day to day running of the apartment with duties to include:

• Cleaning & laundry
• Assisting the principal with care of a medium size, very easy to manage dog as and when required.
• Wardrobe management, packing for business trips.
• Food shopping, running errands and local provisioning.
• Cooking daily fresh healthy family meals, weekly menu planning.
• Supervision of contractors, accepting deliveries and arranging repairs.

Salary £45,000 Gross per annum. Weekends off. (HU4031)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER / FAMILY COOK
HOLLAND PARK, LONDON, W11
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)

RESIDENTIAL SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER
LONDON MAYFAIR -W1
Essential Requirements – Previous housekeeping experience in a large private residence. IT /Tech savvy. Discreet with a mature manner, self sufficient and forward thinking. Good communication skills. Fluent English.

Part residence home of Overseas employers, this large London residence is mainly used for visits to London 2-3 times per year. Additional staff always travel with the employer and the extended family.

As the sole housekeeper, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of this property to a very high standard. This includes all day to day housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, working as part of a wider team, reporting to the International properties manager and the family office in London.

As well as the preparation and continual care of the property, the role does involve some administration duties. You will need to be fluent in English, have some computer skills ( email, internet etc) be able to liaise with the maintenance team and external contractors. You will be asked to run errands and deal with personal shopping requests for the principals when in residence.

You will organise your own workload and be capable of working with a team during the principal’s visits. A chef accompanies the principal during visits, but you should be able to prepare a light breakfast, serve beverages and lay a nice table.

The clients seek a professional, well-presented housekeeper, with high attention to detail, a friendly but discreet nature with ability to prioritise and delegate tasks and duties when required.

SALARY £42-45,000 GROSS PER ANNUM –Very private, light and large double bedroom and ensuite provided at the top of the house. April start, a handover period will be arranged with the departing housekeeper. When the principals are not in residence this is a Monday to Friday 9-5pm working week, but when they are, additional days and hours will be required and time back given in lieu. (HU4009)

An experienced housekeeper/cook is required to look after this part residence semi formal home in Central London. The property is small but over four stories.

The housekeeper is required to be very experienced and hands on with very high standards of cleaning, ironing and good laundry skills. You will need to be able to care for fine clothes (both ladies and gentleman’s) and be able to maintain wardrobe’s including packing and unpacking suitcases.

You will be required to care for Antiques, polish silver and brass and ensure the house is kept immaculate.

When the employers are in residence you will be required to prepare breakfast,  light lunch and dinner. The employers do occasionally have a dinner party but never for more than 6 people. You will need to be a confident cook, who can follow recipes and prepare fresh, healthy meals for the owners.

The principles spend at least 6 months of the year at their home abroad so you will be required to look after the house when they are away.

An animal lover is essential as family have 4 dogs and a parrot, however the dogs travel with the employers, but the parrot requires the housekeeper to care for it.

You will need to be very flexible regarding time off as when the family is in residence you will be required to be flexible on working days and hours with time off being taken when the family are away.

There is a large suite comprising double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen,  downstairs of the main property with its own entrance available. Sky TV and internet connections installed. Basic computer skills are ideal to enable communication with the employers when they are overseas.

Salary negotiable depending on experience.  Previous private house experience is essential to this role.

A busy family of 5 with three children aged 11, 9, and 5 require a thorough housekeeper for their beautiful 6000 square foot home. 

Candidates will be assisting the stay at home mother in keeping up with everyday life.  Duties will include everything from cleaning, laundry, and ironing, to more organizational duties such as organizing parties to everyday duties such as running errands, chauffeuring the children to various activities, walking the dog, and grocery shopping.

The Housekeeper must show tremendous initiative with the ability to actively seek out and ‘know’ what needs to be done on a daily basis.  Candidates should be flexible with regards to duties and hours.  Courteous, polite, child lovers are essential. 

A condo and vehicle near the residence can be provided for the housekeeper.  Salary  negotiable depending on experience.  Two weeks’ vacation per year. 

Live in junior housekeeper required to work in a large family home, close to Regents Park. Duties will primarily assisting the chef in the kitchen, he will prepare the evening meal, but it will need reheating and fresh salads made. Other duties will include evening turn down, tidying of bathrooms, assisting with washing and ironing, table service ( training available if required) and generally assisting the other housekeepers as time allows.

The housekeeper will report to the head housekeeper, be able to work as a member of a small team and have an eye for detail in all daily housekeeping tasks.

 The family travel frequently and so the housekeeper must be able to adapt from busy busy to a more quiet and relaxed day.

The family have a dog, so you do need to be animal friendly, there are no small children.

When the family are in residence, working hours are often longer with a break in the day, but when the family are away extra time off can be taken.

High energy and very good level of spoken English essential

Salary in the region of £25,000 Gross per annum- all food provided. Own suite. 2 days off Mid week The working week will be approx. 40-45 hrs, but you will be required to work evenings and weekends.

A reliable cook/housekeeper is required for a large, 3 bedroom apartment in Chelsea.  Duties will mainly include cooking dinner for up to 5 people and typical hours will be around 3pm-9pm.

Most days cooking for 3 adults but occasional dinner parties for up to six people. There are no children in this family.

The Principals enjoy primarily Italian home cooking and Mediterranean style dishes, they prefer fresh and healthy eating.

You will also be required to occasionally run errands, help out with the general housekeeping (although they have a full time cleaner), and in general make sure the apartment is well cared for even in the absence of the owners. You will be responsible for all provisioning and marketing, arranging deliveries, organising contractors and dealing with household accounts and general administration. You will be required to be the key holder of the apartment and

The family also have a home in Italy and travel at frequent intervals.

There are 2 long haired indoor cats.

Salary in the region of £28-30,000 gross per annum, Sat afternoon and Sundays off. Driver is not essential but a bonus. Uniform will be worn.

Experienced professional Housekeeper required for a large family home in Marylebone.

The candidate must have a high attention to detail with an ability to clean to 5* standards. Experienced with laundry – including hand-washing and ironing delicate items, children’s clothing and household laundry.

The Housekeeper will work on a rota with a Head Housekeeper already in place – alternating an am and a pm shift (10am– 5pm / 12 – 7pm) 6 days a week when the principal is in residence.

Flexibility with hours is required when the family is in London but extra time off can be taken in lieu when the family travels (during the school holidays).

Generous holiday allowance as the housekeepers are not required to work every day when the family travel. The house is arranged over 5 floors with no lift, so ability to manage stairs is required. 

Basic service experience would be useful (drinks, snacks, etc ) but not essential. Training can be provided if necessary. No cooking required.

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)

KNIGHTSBRIDGE SW7

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER

8-5PM – 5 DAYS PER WEEK

We are looking for a meticulous, well presented, energetic and experienced housekeeper to join a wonderful family of 3 ( 2 grown up children) between Knightsbridge and South Kensington. You must show high attention to detail in all cleaning duties, have experience with special finishes and fine furnishings and fabrics. Previous experience working in a high end private residence is essential. Attention to detail, a “Can Do” attitude and a highly discreet and professional personality are essential. The family have a well trained dog which you will need to help walk and feed.

This is a large family home, 6 bedrooms and over 5 levels, so fitness to manage the stairs is essential. The successful applicant will be resourceful and a self-starter, have a proactive, can do attitude with lots of energy. You will report to the house manager and eventually supervise a part time daily housekeeper.

Capability to prepare simple, fresh family cooking is a bonus, the family eat out frequently, but you should be able to prepare breakfast and leave a light evening meal – salads, soups, pasta and simple roast chicken etc.

The house is a relaxed and informal home, however a professional approach is required and a simple uniform  of black trousers and top will be necessary. Normal working hours will be 40 hrs per week, but some flexibility will be required to cover occasional evening entertaining and very occasional weekend.

Salary circa £35,000 Gross. Strictly Non Smoker and dog lover essential. Driving licence a big plus but not essential. (HU3494)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER- LIGHT FAMILY COOK

4 days per week – 9AM to 3PM to include weekend working.

NR LEWES -EAST SUSSEX

30 minutes drive from Tunbridge Wells

Essential Criteria - Simple fresh healthy family cooking skills. Previous experience working as a housekeeper. Child and pet friendly ( dog and cat) Driver with own car essential. Non Smoker.

 DBS Check required.

An experienced daily housekeeper with good cleaning, washing and ironing skills to work as part of a small team, caring for a 7-bedroom country house near Lewes.

Duties will include the day to day housekeeping, cleaning, washing and ironing, running errands, assisting the chef with food prep at weekends (but preparing simple fresh healthy dishes when she is off) and managing deliveries and occasionally helping with childcare.

This is a lovely role working for an informal young family of four with two small children under 6, who have nannies. 

The family are in residence generally every weekend; thus, weekend working is required and the 2 additional days which can be flexible, making a four day working week.

The property is a Grade II listed building in East Sussex with 45 acres of land. The family employ a lovely Chef/House manager/Head Housekeeper, who you will work closely with.

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE--Previous private house or hotel experience preferred, but training can be given, although you must be child and pet friendly. Attention to detail and an excellent and thorough cleaner is essential.  ASAP start. 4 day working week. Excellent salary for the right person who must be a driver with own car. (HU3510)

COIRAC – FRANCE
1 hr South of Bordeaux
GUARDIENNE Estate COUPLE
Gardener, Grounds-Person/ Handyperson/Security/Driver/Housekeeper
Wonderful position in a very beautiful but rural part of South West France.
The small six-bedroom chateau is the holiday home of overseas owners. The family of five, which includes 3 adult children, currently use the property an average of 12 weeks during a year, mostly summer months and Christmas. Set in 40 hectares of land, with wonderful cycle rides, shooting and walking for people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle.

This is a “lifestyle position” living in rural French countryside, but “on duty “ when the owners and their family are in residence. Outside these times generally maintaining and caring for the grounds and gardens, keeping the Chateau clean and aired and ensuring security of the property.

Duties between the couple will be general housekeeping – maintaining a clean interior and dealing with the laundry and shopping when the owners are in residence.
No specific cooking duties are required as the lady of the house loves to cook, but general kitchen assistance and help with occasional dinner parties is expected.
There are 3 acres of formal gardens with large areas of lawns, hedges and roses which must be maintained to a high standard.

You will need to drive the tractor to cut large areas of grassland, chainsaw work, strimming and caring for a potager and orchard. There is a pool and tennis court, the pool has a maintenance contract which will need supervising. Other duties will include caring for garden furniture, maintaining the 2 cars, doing the airport run and managing petty cash and household bills. Liaising with the owners by email and arranging local contractors when needed. DIY skills essential for the day to day routine maintenance of the property.
Lovely 2 bedroom house on the estate, with its own garden area. It is essential that the couple enjoy a rural lifestyle, are self sufficient and self directing and have previous experience working in domestic service. There are no pets on the property but a dog/cat is welcome.

Salary commensurate to experience WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF FRENCH ESSENTIAL. Both must drive due to rural location. (REF HU1556) Current couple of nine years highly recommend.

HOLLAND PARK -LONDON
Live in or Live out
Housekeeper- Family Cook

We have a lovely family of four looking for a housekeeper/ family cook. Open to either live out or live in candidates.

This is a Monday to Friday role . You will be responsible for all areas of housekeeping which will include dusting, hoovering, general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, changing the beds and running errands along with the online grocery shopping. A cleaner attends the house twice a week to do the deep cleaning. A daily nanny is also employed.

Along with the housekeeping the family would like you to cook four times a week. Cooking for twins aged 3 ½ years old and the parents. They are looking for someone who is a good cook and will cook simple healthy family meals and confident to cook a variety of cuisines.

This is a respectful family to work for and you will be made to feel very welcome.

Own small bedroom and bathroom provided if you choose to live in.

It is essential that you have a minimum of 5 years experience working within a family home and checkable references.

Salary in the region of £48-50,000 Gross but negotiable. Daily working hours to be discussed depending on the successful candidates requirements. (HU3992)

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)

Experienced, full-time, live in person to work with an existing domestic couple and other household team members including a House Manager, Chef and Nanny.

The family consists of two principals, four children and a small dog.  

The property is used for weekends, holidays and during Christmas.

Between you, the following responsibilities would be shared: 

Heavy housekeeping such as changing lightbulbs, changing plugs and cleaning internal windows. 

Cleaning outside areas/furniture

Household maintenance/handy person duties

Serving the family both informal & formal dinner settings

Driving the principals when required

Assisting with overseeing the contractors

Wardrobe Management

Washing, laundry and ironing to a high standard

Maintaining inventories for housekeeping supplies

Assisting with chef with washing up, preparing light snacks, juices, and smoothies 

Ad hoc tasks and errands as required

We need the kind of applicant who is willing to learn and be trained in this families likes and dislikes and a person that will work well in a small team, and who takes pride in their work.

A hardworking, “like to produce results,” hands on, person with a very good eye for detail, who is diligent and reliable.  Able to use your initiative and a person who likes to contribute - striving for perfection.

A good level of both written and spoken English is essential as is driver who must be a very confident driver and ideally technically savvy too. DBS check will be required, with excellent references.  

Working week:  

Monday - 8:00 - 16:30

Tuesday - 8:00 - 16:30

Friday - 10:30 - 21:30

Saturday - 13:00 - 22:30

Sunday - 12:00 - 21:00

Excellent self-contained accommodation and salary (Circa £40,000) are on offer for this lovely long-term client of ours. 

Part time residence of Overseas employers, used 3-4 times per year for up to 2 weeks at one time.

The property is 6 bedroom and stands in beautiful gardens. A full time live in housekeeper is already employed, this is newly created vacancy to allow for a housekeeper to always be present in the house, hence essential that you are a good team player. Gardening staff are also employed, but they do not live on site.

Duties will be all day to day housekeeping tasks, cleaning, washing and ironing, food preparation, simple cooking occasionally and informal table service. When the principal is in residence there may be guests in small numbers, so a polite, welcoming manner is required. A simple uniform of black trousers and white shirt will be required.

When the principal is not in residence the daily working hours are 8am to 4pm, but when in residence longer daily hours will be required and time off in lieu will be taken. Weekly time off will be arranged between the 2 housekeepers. There is a very small dog, so essential that you are dog friendly.

SALARY £35,000 Gross per annum, own bedroom and bathroom, with shared kitchen and sitting room. Fluent English and ASAP Start.

An experienced traditional House Keeper is required for a large Country House near Wimborne. The house is occupied for around four months a year

Working under the House Manager/Butler and alongside other housekeeping staff duties would include the following: 

·       Ensuring the house is fully prepared for the family and guests

·       Laundry, washing, drying and ironing of clothes, household linens and towels 

·       Cleaning all rooms to include vacuuming, making beds, dusting and polishing to professional standards and care of furniture and antiques. 

·       Shopping and general errands 

·       Helping to serve food and drink 

·       Looking after employers, guests and pets.

Hours generally would be based around the working week though there would be some weekend requirement when the family are in residence.

Previous experience of working on a Private Estate is desirable though full training would be given. Live out candidates are preferred though live in ones would be considered if the right person.

SALARY dependant on experience – 2 days off per week, driver with own car essential. 

Cleaner/ housekeeper required for large, very busy family home in Kensington. The property is over six floors with no lift so essential that you are physically fit and healthy to manage the stairs. This is a large 6 bedroom family home with 3 young children, ( 2 additional children visit too) mum is also very hands on with the children, but you must be child friendly.

You will work closely with the senior housekeeper, tasks being split between you to avoid confusion, have a calm, quiet personality, lots of energy, be very discreet, professional, warm and friendly, but at the same time respectful of the principals privacy and be a good team player.

Previous experience of working in a family home is required, you must show great attention to detail, have previous experience of high end laundry ( lots of ironing) and tip top cleaning. You will be asked to polish shoes, assist with packing and unpacking, and a willingness to assist with food preparation for the children would be welcomed and you may be asked to run errands occasionally or collect a child from school. You will be required to work some Sundays and will be asked to accompany the family to their other homes in Europe during some school holidays. Driver preferred

A highly professional and experienced housekeeper is required for a family of four, with two children who are at boarding school during the week based in a large 5 -bedroom property in Virginia Water, Surrey. We require a housekeeper who is meticulous with great attention to detail.  You will be responsible for the day to day cleaning, including dusting, hoovering, and general housekeeping.  You will also be required to manage the laundry and ironing as well as assist with the children’s wardrobe.  This is a large property with 5 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, drawing room, family room as well as a large pool, gym, and spa, thus an energetic and self-motivated candidate is essential for this role.   Additionally, we require a candidate with service skills who can work in a front of house role, meeting and greeting guests, serving at table, assisting the chef with service, etc. 

  It is essential that you are pet friendly as the family have four dogs ( one medium size and 3 small) and you will be required to assist with pet care, especially when the family are away.

 There is another daily housekeeper employed as well as a chef and gardener, so teamwork is a must. Previous private house experience is essential along with longevity in previous roles.  All found separate 1 bed accommodation provided in separate lodge.  Driver essential.  5-day working week, 10am to 7pm with a break during the day is encouraged.  Negotiable salary based on experience. 

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
WASHINGTON DC -USA
Monday to Friday
8am start – 4pm finish.
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Housekeeping/Laundry Experience, Dog Lover, Friendly, Flexible, well presented. Good level of spoken English.

We are looking for a candidate with previous private house experience who has excellent attention to detail, who is proactive, a dog lover and flexible. The family have recently relocated to USA from London. The apartment is 5,000 sq ft – 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. 2 adults and a teenage daughter. 2 older children attend University and visit from time to time. There are 3 dogs, but no dog walking is required.

• 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.
• High standard of Ironing
• Running Local errands, shopping and dealing with deliveries.

Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience. 2 days off per week. Average 40 hrs per week. ASAP Start. Driver not required. (HU3941)

RURAL HAMPSHIRE
DOMESTIC COUPLE
GARDENER- HANDYPERSON-HOUSEKEEPER-FAMILY COOK- DRIVERS
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS – Flexible proactive couple with experience working for a busy family.
Genuine Animal and country lovers. Child friendly. Long term, family oriented, team players. BOTH must drive. Willing to work weekends.

Family of 6 are looking for an energetic, proactive, and dedicated couple who have a long term vision for their next role. Candidates must have a flexible and cheerful approach to work, be fond of children and animals and share a genuine love for countryside living.
This is a busy, but very well organised and structured household with four school-age children between 14 & 4 years old (eldest is at boarding school) A long term couple who will share the daily running of their home and gardens in the Meon Valley, Hampshire.

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
• Occasional food prep and cooking for the children/family 
• Occasional help with the children and babysitting (there is a weekly nanny).
• Occasional school runs, must be a confident driver
• Help with caring for the family’s pets (1 large dog, 2 small dogs, 2 cats, and chickens/sheep/donkeys)
• 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
• Confident gardening knowledge, duties include maintenance of flowerbeds, lawns, allotments and use of machinery (tractors/mowers etc). There will be support with outside gardener. 
• Looking after cars
• Driving the family (school runs/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 
• Help with caring for the family’s pets (1 large dog, 2 small dogs, 2 cats, and chickens/sheep/donkeys)
• Pet sit and house sit when the family are away

Working week: 5 days inc. weekends ( Days off Tuesday & Wednesday with a weekend off every 6 weeks).

Accom 3 bed cottage with own garden provided next door. All bills included (except Wi-Fi)

SALARY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE ASAP Start. (HU3938)

RESIDENTIAL COOK-/CHEF/LIGHT HOUSEKEEPER Highgate, London N6 full time 5 DAY WEEK.
Essential Requirements -Very good nutritional background in Gluten and fat free cooking and baking and able to cater to special diet.

Long Term Hutchinson’s client with a very large, high-tech, and modern apartment in Highgate is looking for a super nutritionally experienced Cook/Chef.
A daily housekeeper of many years is employed and a Household Manager.
The client travels a great deal and is away for approximately 4/5 months each year.

Our client is looking for an experienced special diet chef/cook who is familiar with gluten and dairy free, low-fat diet.
Duties will include, 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. The client enjoys fish and fresh vegetables, with pulses, black rice, and quinoa salads etc.

You will provide one main evening meal, occasionally a very light lunch. The client likes to have home baked cakes available for visitors and so you will need to have experience baking with different types of flour – gluten free and low fat.

You will be required to care for the kitchen to an immaculate standard. Some light housekeeping duties required. This job involves weekend work, however the lady travels for between 4 to 6 months of each year and then weekends off may be taken.

The working hours will be approx. 11.30 to 7pm when the client is in residence, unless a dinner party is planned and then time off in lieu to be taken. Excellent salary negotiable for the right person together with a really lovely 2 bedroom apartment. ASAP START (HU3573)

DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
THIRSK - NORTH YORKSHIRE
40-45 hrs per week -5 days 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 wend 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 HOUSEKEEPER
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.

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)

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