Live-in Cook/Housekeeper Job– Buckinghamshire
Start: Mid-June 2025
Salary: £50,000 GPA
Accommodation: Private 2-bedroom cottage on the estate
A long-established family are seeking a Live-in Cook/Housekeeper for their country Estate in Buckinghamshire. The property includes a seven-bedroom main house, where the family have lived for over 23 years. This is an excellent opportunity to join a formal yet welcoming household. You will work within a small team, including a Housekeeper and gardening team.
Role Overview
- Duties split: approximately 70% Cooking / 30% Housekeeping
- Responsible for all food shopping and kitchen management
- Daily cooking for the couple: breakfast, lunch, and supper
- Cuisine: light, healthy, and nutritious, with a focus on excellent presentation
- Dinner parties approximately every months for up to 8 guests
- Housekeeping to a traditional and high standard
Household & Lifestyle
- Formal household, with an emphasis on attention to detail
- The couple travel frequently, you may occasionally be asked to travel and look after the security on the property on other occasions.
Accommodation & Benefits
- Private two-bedroom cottage on the estate
- Pets and partners may be considered
- Driving licence essential
- Five-day working week – Monday to Saturday with a day off in the weeks and Sundays
Job ID: 174086
Responsible Consultant: Kari Vigor (kari@greycoatlumleys.co.uk)