- Near Cheltenham, Cotswolds
- Salary: £36,000 per annum
- Hours: Monday to Friday (with occasional weekend flexibility)
- Accommodation: Beautiful self-contained accommodation provided
- Start Date: As soon as possible
Burford Recruitment are delighted to be assisting a private household in their search for a professional and friendly Private Housekeeper & Cook to care for a much-loved country home. This is a warm, welcoming household where the principal resides most of the time, with close family visiting for several days each month. The role offers an appealing balance and maintaining a beautiful home to a high standard without the intensity of a fully occupied residence.
Key Responsibilities
- Housekeeping: Daily cleaning and laundry for a spacious 8-bedroom country home.
- Cooking:
- Preparing and batch cooking healthy, home-style meals for the principal.
- Cooking 2–3 meals per day when family are in residence, occasionally for guests.
- Shopping & Household Supplies: Managing grocery shopping and ensuring the kitchen and household are well stocked.
- Light Gardening: Care for flower beds, weeding, and pruning (larger garden maintenance is handled by a gardener).
- Dog Care: Feeding, walking, and occasional vet visits for the family dogs.
- Driving & Errands: Running local errands, grocery shopping, and occasional driving to events, the train station, or Heathrow.
- General Household Maintenance: Carrying out small fixes (such as changing lightbulbs) and liaising with contractors when needed.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be:
- Discreet, trustworthy, and friendly
- Flexible with working hours and happy to adjust to the Principal’s schedule
- A confident driver (essential)
- Experienced and comfortable with animals, particularly dogs
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- A confident cook who enjoys preparing wholesome, varied meals
Accommodation
A lovely, self-contained accommodation is provided on the estate, offering privacy and comfort.
Hours & Flexibility
Monday to Friday, with flexibility to occasionally work weekends when the family are visiting (a day off in lieu will be given).
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated and capable individual seeking a long-term role within a kind, respectful household. The position would suit someone who takes pride in creating a warm, well-run home and enjoys both housekeeping and cooking in equal measure.
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