Live-in Domestic Couple

Description

Role: Domestic Couple (Private Chef & Housekeeper)
Location: Near Burford, Cotswolds
Accommodation: Private 2-bedroom cottage with garden
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Days: Thursday to Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays off
Hours: longer hours on the weekend and less during the week
Start Date: Flexible

Burford Recruitment is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Domestic Couple to join a charming private household in the Cotswolds.

This is a relaxed and informal weekend residence, suited to a couple who take pride in delivering high standards of housekeeping and hospitality while enjoying a peaceful rural lifestyle.

The Role Private Chef

Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner, primarily Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cooking for typically two people, occasionally up to 12 guests.
Plan menus in consultation with the owner.
Source and purchase high-quality ingredients, ideally using seasonal and locally sourced produce.
Maintain a clean, well-organised and efficiently run kitchen.
Manage kitchen supplies and food storage.
Cater for occasional informal entertaining or small gatherings.

Housekeeper

Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the 7-bedroom house.
General housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry and ironing.
Changing bed linen and sheets and preparing guest bedrooms.
Turn-down service for the owners and when guests are staying.
Serving drinks before lunch and dinner and assisting with table service.
Ensuring guest and communal areas are always well presented.
Drawing curtains in the evening and helping manage the household routine.
Filling log baskets and maintaining fireplaces where required.

Seasonal Responsibilities

During January and February, when the owner is largely away:
Undertake a thorough deep clean / spring clean of the house.
Review and organise household storage areas and linen cupboards.
Ensure the property is fully prepared for the upcoming season

Additional Duties

One weekend in every three, duties will include:

Watering pots in the garden and greenhouse
Feeding the chickens and doves

The Couple

Proven experience working together in a private household
Discreet, trustworthy and professional
Self-motivated, organised and hands-on
Enjoy country living and a long-term role

Accommodation

A well-presented, private two-bedroom cottage with its own garden is provided.

A wonderful long-term opportunity for a dedicated couple seeking a lifestyle role in a beautiful Cotswolds setting.

Ad ID: 5418060600