Live-In Housekeeper/Cook (Clone)
Swiss Cottage, London
- Job Level
- Experienced
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 hour ago
- Salary
- £45k - 48k per year
- Recruiter
- SIGNATURE STAFF
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Recruiter
Description
Live-In or Out Housekeeper/Cook, Swiss Cottage, London, ASAP start
Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Live-In Housekeeper / Cook to join a fully staffed private household in Swiss Cottage.
Highlights
Start: ASAPLocation: Swiss Cottage, LondonWorking Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm with 1-hour break; Saturday, 10:30am–3:30pmSalary: £45,000 - £48,000 gross per annum
Overview
The home has an established team including a Private Chef, House Manager, Driver and additional Housekeepers, so the successful candidate will need to work collaboratively and integrate seamlessly into the household.
The role is split evenly between housekeeping and cooking responsibilities. The candidate will support the housekeeping team while taking responsibility for preparing breakfast each day. Assistance with lunch and dinner preparation may also be required, and when the Chef is away, the candidate will be expected to confidently take over lunch and supper.
The ideal candidate will be calm, practical and hardworking, with a genuine willingness to muck in wherever needed and contribute to the smooth running of the home.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Preparing breakfast dailyAssisting the Chef with lunch and dinner preparationTaking responsibility for lunch and dinner when the Chef is awayGeneral housekeeping and cleaningLaundry and household upkeepMaintaining the home to an exceptionally high standardSupporting the wider household team as requiredWorking collaboratively with the existing household staffEnsuring the smooth and efficient running of the home
Benefits
Private one-bedroom flat on the property
Key Criteria
3+ years’ experience in a similar private household role, with strong housekeeping and cooking skillsHardworking, proactive and practical, with high standards and attention to detailComfortable working as part of an established household team and happy to support wherever needed
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Ad ID: 5418933051
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