Houseman / Cook – Live-out – Kensington

Bespoke Britannia • United Kingdom • £50k - £60k / year • 10h ago

Language Requirements: English

Houseman / Cook – Live-out – Kensington

£50,000 – £60,000 gross per annum DOE | Monday to Friday | 9am – 6pm | Live-out

Bespoke Britannia is recruiting on behalf of a private family in Kensington, London. They are seeking a dedicated Houseman / Cook to join their established household team on a full-time, live-out basis.

This is a hybrid role combining cooking with general household duties. The family is not necessarily seeking a formally trained Butler. Instead, they want a reliable, proactive and versatile individual who takes pride in maintaining a beautifully kept home and preparing fresh, healthy meals. Applications are welcome from both junior and senior candidates, and the salary will reflect experience.

The position would suit someone with a proven background in private households. You should understand the discretion such roles require and work well alongside existing household staff.

The Role

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Planning and preparing fresh, healthy meals for the family, with an emphasis on Mediterranean cuisine
Cooking a varied European repertoire, particularly Spanish, Italian and Portuguese dishes
Maintaining kitchen organisation, food storage, hygiene and stock levels
General cleaning and upkeep of the home to an exceptionally high standard
Assisting with general household maintenance and minor tasks
Driving for household errands as required
Travelling internationally with the family for extended periods when required
Working collaboratively with the existing household team to ensure the smooth running of the home

Requirements

Proven experience within private households, ideally in a Houseman, Cook or combined role
Strong cooking skills, with experience in Mediterranean and healthy cuisine
Experience of Spanish, Italian or Portuguese cooking is highly desirable
Reliable, proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to turn your hand to a variety of tasks
Discreet, trustworthy and professional at all times
Fluent English
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Valid passport and availability for long-term international travel
Excellent, verifiable references

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