At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain a beautiful home and cook healthy meals while travelling internationally.
- Company: Join a warm and respectful household in London with travel to California and Greece.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, live-in accommodation, and the chance to explore new places.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive team environment await you!
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love cooking and want to experience life in different countries.
- Qualifications: Experience in private households and confident cooking skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: South Kensington, London (with international travel to California & Greece).
Hours: Typically 10:00am–7:00pm or 11:00am–8:00pm (flexibility required).
Contract: Full-time, permanent, Live-In.
Accommodation: Self-contained areas TBC but will ensure privacy and comfortability.
Start date: Flexible / ASAP.
Salary: £55,000 gross per annum.
Must have a UK and USA Passport / Visa.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, adaptable, and discreet Housekeeper / Cook to support a female principal within a fully staffed private household. The principal is primarily based in South Kensington, London, and spends approximately 4–5 months per year in California (typically mid-January to mid-May, and again over Thanksgiving). There is also a summer stay at the family’s villa in Greece. International travel with the principal is required as part of the role. The household is well organised and supported with established staff. The principal is known for being warm, respectful, and considerate, ensuring her team is well looked after and provided with comfortable accommodation when travelling. This role would suit someone seeking a long-term position within a relaxed yet professional household environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining the home to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation
- Laundry care, including washing, ironing and wardrobe management
- Ensuring bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are consistently well presented
- Coordinating with other household staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Managing household supplies and liaising with suppliers as required
- Cooking
- Preparing small, healthy, organic meals for the principal
- Ensuring the kitchen remains clean and organised
- Occasional cooking for the principal’s three adult sons when visiting
- Adapting to the principal’s dietary preferences and lifestyle
Requirements
- Proven experience working in a private household as a Housekeeper or similar
- Confident cook with experience preparing healthy, balanced meals
- Organised
- Flexible and willing to travel internationally for extended periods
- Discreet, professional, and able to work harmoniously within a staffed household
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