Live-in Couples Job in Guildford

Live-in Housekeeping & Grounds Maintenance Couple Job for a boutique hospitality business

Greycoat Lumleys has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on couple to join a growing boutique hospitality business in a beautiful rural setting. Our client operates five high-quality guest cabins and is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper and Gardener / Groundskeeper / Handyperson to maintain exceptional standards across the accommodation and surrounding grounds. This is an exciting long-term opportunity for a couple who love nature and the outdoors, take pride in their work and would enjoy helping an expanding hospitality business thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Guest Accommodation

• Take responsibility for high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and presentation across five guest cabins.
• Work together on guest changeover days to clean, prepare and efficiently turn around the accommodation.
• Ensure cabins are consistently welcoming, well maintained and ready for arriving guests.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and flag any maintenance or presentation issues promptly.

Gardens, Grounds & Maintenance

• Maintain the grounds and outdoor areas, including weeding, mowing and general garden upkeep.
• Keep paths, access routes and external guest areas safe, tidy and attractive; carry out minor path repairs as appropriate.
• Undertake basic practical maintenance and handyman tasks around the cabins and property, escalating specialist work when required.
• Support the housekeeping partner during busy changeovers and other operational peaks.

Hospitality & Corporate Events

• Assist with the preparation and set-up of corporate events, including laying tables for dinners and arranging spaces for guests.
• Help deliver a polished guest experience for midweek corporate visitors and leisure guests during busy weekends.
• Work flexibly as a team to respond to the needs of a year-round hospitality operation.
• Coordinate with an external agency when additional or cover support is required.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a couple who are:

• Experienced in boutique hotels, luxury lodges, holiday accommodation or a comparable hospitality environment, ideally having worked together previously.
• Complementary in their skills, with one partner bringing strong professional housekeeping experience and the other confident in gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance.
• Proactive, practical and able to use their initiative with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about hospitality, nature and outdoor living, with an appreciation of the surrounding area and what it offers guests.
• Physically fit and comfortable with a demanding, active role involving considerable walking and some heavy lifting.
• Reliable, adaptable and keen to commit to a growing business for the long term.

Business Growth

The business has ambitious expansion plans, with a further 12 rooms proposed in farmhouse-style accommodation by August / September 2027. The successful couple will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the operation as it grows.

Accommodation

• Live-in accommodation provided, with one- or two-bedroom options depending on family requirements and availability.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Combined salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Two days off per week, with flexibility required around guest changeovers, corporate bookings and busy weekends.
• Midweek trade is typically corporate-led, with strong weekend occupancy throughout the year.
• Start date: To be agreed.

Additional Information

This is a rewarding lifestyle opportunity for an energetic, capable couple who enjoy working together, thrive in a rural environment and want to make a meaningful contribution to a boutique hospitality business with exciting plans for the future.

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