Live-out Housekeeper/Cook Job in Notting Hill, West London
A returning client of Greycoat Lumleys is looking for a skilled Housekeeper/Cook to join their family on a full-time basis. This is an informal, down-to-Earth family. The household consists of a couple and their 2 children, aged 9 and 12 years old, along with an after-school nanny who cares for the kids. They reside in a spacious 3-floor, 5-bedroom family home that features modern finishes. The main responsibilities of the housekeeper will include maintaining a clean and organised home, ensuring that every area is tidy and inviting. Additionally, the housekeeper will take charge of preparing healthy, unprocessed meals for the family, as they particularly enjoy Mediterranean cuisine.
Duties to include:
- Cleaning
- Laundry, which includes hand washing and ironing
- Preparing healthy dinners for the family daily
- Occasionally picking up children from school or taking them to activities (school is nearby and cab fare is covered if you take the children to activities)
- Letting contractors into the home
- Dealing with parcels
- Grocery shopping (batch order done online, only the fresh meat and fish to be purchased)
- Putting away groceries
- Polishing silver
- Assisting the family when they entertain, typically once a quarter
The perfect candidate for this position will possess prior experience in a similar role. The family is looking for someone who is dependable, trustworthy, organised, and hardworking.
Closest tube stop: High Street Kensington / Notting Hill Gate
Pets: No
Other staff: an afterschool Nanny
Travel: not required
House: 5 bedrooms across 3 floors
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 to 9 hours per day, ideally to finish at 7 pm but could consider 6 pm or 6:30 pm finish for the right person
Salary: £43,000 - £47,000 gross per annum (depending on experience and hours worked)
Vacancy number: 163400
Start: September 2025
Consultant to contact: Melinda Nagy
If you are not already registered with Greycoat Lumleys and would like to apply for this job, please email your CV to Lucyna@greycoatlumleys.co.uk