Live In Housekeeper Cook Job, Oxfordshire
A lovely Semi-Formal family of four are looking for a Live-in Housekeeper or Housekeeper/cook to help care for their beautiful 9-bedroom weekend home. The family consists of 2 adults and their two teenage children, along with two dogs—a Labrador and a Springer Spaniel. The family do not use the home every weekend; however, the candidate must manage their time well and always keep the home ready.
Duties Include:
Housekeeping
Laundry, linen and ironing
Fabric care and hand washing
Seasonal changes
Dress the home (Laying fires, lighting candles, and plumping cushions)
Organise the home
Healthy Family cooking (weekends only)
Setting the table for meals
Assisting with dinner parties (uniform will be provided for these occasions)
Turn down service
Shopping and provisioning for the household
Running local errands
Checking on the security of the property in the principals’ absence
Occasional support within their home in Northampton and London might be required.
The ideal candidate must be security-conscious, responsible, discreet, and energetic. A full UK driving license is essential. The candidate must be dog friendly and be incredibly pro-active and self-motivated to care of a part time residence. Candidates with only chalet or yachting experience will also be considered.
Start: As soon as the right person is found
Working week: 5 days a week, weekends are required (Monday - Friday when the family do not come to property)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Accommodation: 2- bedroom cottage, (All bills included except Wi-Fi)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 GPA + depending on experience
Driving: Essential
Job reference number: 162903
Responsible consultant: Ellie Kehoe