Role: Live-in/Live-out Housekeeper / Cook
Location: Bruton, Somerset
Accommodation: Provided (if live-in)
Days/Hours: 5 days per week | 45 hours per week (flexible when principals are in residence)
Start Date: Flexible
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Housekeeper / Cook to manage the interiors of a beautifully refurbished 6-bedroom estate in Somerset on a Live-in or (local) Live-out basis
The principals are London-based and visit the residence for weekends and extended stays. Working alongside a House Manager/Groundsman this role is ideally suited to someone proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work to high standards with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cleaning to a high standard with attention to detail: to include hoovering, dusting, washing all floors, cleaning of bathrooms, kitchen, utility room, inside windows, cleaning of marble, brass and fine furniture
* Laundry to include bed linen, clothing, delicate items and hand washing. Ironing and taking care of all family’s clothes to a high standard
* Managing and maintaining adults’ and kids’ wardrobes throughout, and care of cashmere knits, silks, and fine fabrics.
* Prepare simple daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) when the family are in residence
* Source and manage local/online food shopping and kitchen stock
* Attention to specialist finishes and fine furnishings including care for antiques, silver, china, and delicate artwork
* Set and serve formal/informal tables
* Welcome and assist guests andsupport when the family are entertaining
* Manage household inventories including wine cellar
* Liaison with the family PA to ensure smooth running of the household and communicatingregularly with the London office.
* Ability to drive beneficial
Requirements:
* 5+ years’ experience in a private household
* Right to work in the UK
* Full clean UK driving license
* Current DBS or willingness to obtain one
* Excellent, checkable references
To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com
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