Live-out Housekeeper & Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household staffing agency is seeking a full-time Housekeeper/Cook in Hampstead, London. The ideal candidate will maintain high housekeeping standards while preparing family meals. Responsibilities include cleaning, laundry, running errands, and stock management. Proven experience in a similar role, enhanced DBS, and a child-friendly approach are essential. This role offers a warm, semi-formal environment with flexible start dates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a private household in a similar Housekeeper or Housekeeper/Cook role.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Confident home cook, able to prepare fresh, family-style meals independently.
• Trustworthy, organised, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning, tidying, and organisation of the property.
• Full laundry care, including washing and ironing.
• Running household errands and food shopping.
• Preparing daily family meals for 4–6 people.

Skills

Proven experience in similar role

Confident cooking skills

Child-friendly approach

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

London, Hampstead, Please present salary expectation

Live-out Housekeeper/Cook
Location: Hampstead, London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start date: Flexible
Salary: Please present salary expectation

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and personable full-time Housekeeper/Cook to support the smooth running of a large 8-bedroom private family home in Hampstead, London.

This is a warm, semi-formal household of four, with occasional visiting family members. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining high housekeeping standards while confidently preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the family. A positive, “can-do” attitude and a child-friendly approach are essential, although no childcare duties are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning, tidying, and organisation of the property to a high standard
• Full laundry care, including washing, ironing, and wardrobe management
• Running household errands and food shopping
• Pantry and household stock management
• Liaising with tradespeople and contractors as required
• Preparing daily family meals for 4–6 people, including children’s snacks
• Maintaining a calm, discreet, and professional presence within the home

Requirements

• Proven experience working within a private household in a similar Housekeeper or Housekeeper/Cook role
• Enhanced DBS
• Confident home cook, able to prepare fresh, family-style meals independently
• Child-friendly and comfortable working around primary school-aged children
• Trustworthy, organised, and detail-oriented
• Smartly presented with excellent spoken English preferred
• Able to work independently and manage household tasks efficiently

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