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@internationalbabysitters.com