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Live-in/out Housekeeper/Cook, Southampton
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Client:
Exclusive Household Staff
Location:
Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
2c4900a63659
Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Our client, a lovely young family with an idyllic, large estate in Fawley, Southampton, is looking for a live-in or out Housekeeper/Cook, who is happy to be involved in occasional childcare too.
This would suit a live-in candidate, although a live-out candidate is also something they would consider if you are open to sleeping on-site occasionally when the family are away etc.
Responsibilities to include:
* Open & close / clear reception rooms morning and night after use
* Lay and prepare tables for fine dining, caring and key-holding for valuables and items used in table settings
* Waitress as required
* Receive guests, show them to their rooms, getting assistance with luggage if needed
* Turning down rooms for the evening after guests have gone for dinner
* Assist with floral arrangements, refreshing water in arrangements, keeping an eye on houseplants – liaising with Gardener on them coming in and out
* Liaise on Kitchen Garden and processing produce with the female principal and Gardener
* Keep snagging list updated for all household issues / broken furniture / plumbing / lighting
* Answer telephone / take messages
* Communicate with guests on lost / forgotten items
* Vacuum clean carpets, rugs and curtains, sweep, scrub, mop, and polish floors
* Manage monthly schedule, liaising with the other housekeeping staff
* Dust and polish furniture and fittings, clean metal fixtures and fittings
* Make up beds and change linens as required, tidy up rooms
* Laundry duties, iron and press clothing and linen
* Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
* Check and purchase groceries and household supplies to maintain adequate levels, maintain record of related expenditure
* Prepare family meals for employer and or guests if required using Kitchen Garden produce where possible
* Daily care of household pets
* Polish silverware and objects, & clean appliances
* Wash dishes and keep kitchen clean at all times
* Babysitting overnight as required, full responsibility of the children at the time
* Occasional school run when required
* Prepare school kits / uniform as per daily requirement
* Any other duties or tasks as assigned from time to time
Candidate requirements:
* Well rounded, with a can-do, helpful attitude
* Great time management skills, you will be expected to manage your own time and breaks according to the house schedule
* Representing the family, household, and guests with discretion and confidentiality is highly important
* Child and pet friendly, with an up-to-date DBS
* A car will be made available for use if required for work purposes, therefore candidate should have full UK driving licence
Accommodation if live-in: to be discussed at interview
Working days and hours: Thursday – Monday (Tuesday and Wednesday days off), 50 hours per week; Specific hours TBC
Salary: £45,000 per annum
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