Live out Housekeeper Job

Live out Housekeeper/Cook Job in South Kensington, London – September start

Greycoat Lumleys has a new client seeking an experienced, proactive Housekeeper/Cook to help manage the smooth running of their busy family home in Kensington. The household consists of a couple and their three children — a newborn, a 3-year-old, and a 6-year-old. The family also employ a live in nanny who is responsible for the children’s rooms, children’s laundry, and her own bedroom.

The family live in a beautifully renovated 4,900 sq ft home set over four floors, with a small, terraced garden. The role will involve a combination of housekeeping and family cooking duties, as well as assisting with the general upkeep and organisation of the household.  The family enjoys a variety of simple, nutritious dishes, including Western, French, Italian, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine, so a good understanding of these styles of cooking would be highly desirable. The family travels to Europe for one month to one month and a half during the summer, and the successful candidate will be required to travel with them. One week off will be provided during the trip to return home.

Duties include:

• Cleaning to a high standard
• Laundry and ironing
• Managing dry cleaning
• Accepting deliveries
• Shopping, including the weekly online orders and local shops (such as butchers and fishmongers)
• Cooking for the family:
• Breakfast daily
• Lunch for the husband approx. twice per week
• Dinner for the whole family approx. three times per week
• Occasional babysitting
• Assisting when the family entertains
• Cleaning and tidying the garden
• Traveling with the family to Europe in the summer (1-1.5 months – open to give a week’s break halfway through)
• Other ad hoc household duties as required

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a similar private household role and will be confident working in a high-standard home with marble surfaces, wooden flooring, and carpeted areas. They should be organised, flexible, child-friendly, and confident in preparing fresh, healthy family meals. Holidays can be taken with notice to the employer; however, most Bank Holidays (apart from Easter and Christmas Bank Holidays) will be working days, with time off in lieu provided. A proactive attitude and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Nearest station: Gloucester Road Station

House: 4,900 sq ft home over 4 floors with a small, terraced garden

Working days and hours: Monday to Friday plus a half day on Saturdays, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm with 1 hour break (Monday hours reduced to half day due to Saturday working)

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 GPA (depending on experience)

Start: As soon as the right candidate is found

Consultant to contact: Christina Katsakouli

If you would like to apply and are not already registered, please send your CV to: Lucyna@greycoatlumleys.co.uk