Experienced Housekeeper and Cook, With Private Accommodation, Private Residence Surrey

Job description
Job Opportunity: Live-In Housekeeper/Cook

Location: Large Private Estate (2 Acres)

Salary: £40,000 per year + Free Accommodation, Food, and Expenses

Are you an experienced and reliable housekeeper, cook, and house manager with a passion for maintaining a beautiful home? This full-time live-in role offers a unique opportunity to manage a stunning estate while enjoying your own private guest house accommodation.

The Role:

Cooking: Expert in preparing high-quality meals for a family of five (two parents, three children aged 4-7) and occasional guests.

Housekeeping: Maintaining the house to an exceptional standard, ensuring cleanliness and order.

House Management: Coordinating tradespeople, deliveries, and overseeing the house's security.

Pet Care: Caring for a friendly blue standard poodle (3 years old), with an affectionate temperament.

Family Dynamics: Support when the family is on-site and maintenance of the property and care of the family dog when they are away, including managing a household with occasional visits from older children (early 20s) and their partners.

Benefits:

Private guest house with your own kitchen, living room, and double bedroom.

A quiet and relaxed work environment during the summer months (July and August off every year).

The opportunity to be part of a warm, welcoming family while enjoying a sense of independence.

Requirements:

Experience: Prior experience as a housekeeper/cook with verifiable references.

Skills: A proactive and organized professional with the ability to multitask and manage budgets.

Trustworthiness: Highly reliable and discreet, with excellent judgment regarding household and family security.

Dog Lover: Must enjoy caring for and spending time with the family dog.

Flexibility: Comfortable with periods of intense activity when the family is on-site and quieter times when they are away.

About the Family and Home:

Spacious home set on 2 acres with occasional visits from extended family.

The family primarily resides elsewhere but spends approximately 3 months of the year at the estate.

Long-term plans may involve living in the house full-time.

Additional Details:

Flexibility required when the family is on-site (no days off during those times).

Ideal for someone who enjoys the countryside and has a genuine passion for making a home run smoothly.

If you are an experienced professional who takes pride in your work and values a beautiful home environment, we'd love to hear from you!

To Apply:

Please send your CV, references, and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. emmy@