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Live-in Housekeeper/Cook sought near Banbury in North Oxfordshire, £50k, ASAP start, Banbury
Client:
Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd
Location:
Banbury, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Hospitality
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
754484dfe9fa
Job Views:
3
Posted:
08.05.2025
Expiry Date:
22.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
A high-calibre live-in Housekeeper/Cook is sought for a hands-on, full-time role at a prestigious country estate near Banbury, North Oxfordshire. This is a part-time weekend residence with occasional summer use, requiring a high standard of presentation and service despite the informal household style. Responsibilities include:
• Managing the day-to-day running of the house, including housekeeping duties: cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing, bed-making, turn-downs, fire setting, shopping, floral arrangements, and household admin.
• Occasionally cooking to a good dinner party standard (recipes provided), assisting with food prep, drinks service, meal serving, and hospitality tasks.
• Evening work when owners are in residence, with flexibility for dinner service and guest support.
• Supervising external contractors or maintenance.
• Dog care, including walking and feeding (must be dog friendly).
• Driving is essential due to rural location, with occasional guest pickups/drop-offs at train stations or airports.
Chalet Responsibilities (Switzerland):
• Travel to the owners’ large 8-bedroom chalet in Switzerland 4–6 times during winter and 2–4 weeks in summer (plus a 1-bedroom staff apartment).
• Arrive 1–2 days before family and guests (typically 4–18 people), and stay 1–2 days after departure for close-down.
• Duties include cleaning, tidying, laundry, shopping, assisting with meal prep, occasional cooking and serving, washing up, and supporting daily hospitality.
• These periods involve intensive work; time off in lieu will be provided.
Ideal candidate:
• Experienced, independent, responsible, energetic, and self-starting.
• High standards of cleanliness and discretion.
• Able to work as part of a wider estate team.
• Adaptable between routine and high-demand hosting periods.
• Confident driver, using a shared estate car.
• 5 days/week, including weekends, up to 40-45 hours/week.
• Accommodation: 2-bedroom apartment in the stable block; partner welcome, no children or pets.
Role to commence once the right candidate is found.
Additional consideration for a Domestic couple (House Manager/Maintenance & Housekeeper/Cook) at £80k gross pa.
Requirements: Cooking, Housekeeping
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