Live-in/out Housekeeper

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

Job summary

A leading private staffing agency is seeking an experienced Housekeeper/Cook for a high-net-worth family in East Sussex and London. The role requires flexibility and discretion, offering full-time employment with duties including household maintenance, cooking for ten or more, and general management of the estate. It also involves occasional travel and managing staff quarters in London. Ideal candidates will have experience in luxury household management and should possess a full UK driving license. A proactive attitude is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in luxury household or estate management.
• Able to work independently and discreetly.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all houses.
• Preparing meals for family and guests.
• Managing household inventories and property maintenance.
• Driving and vehicle care.

Skills

Experience in luxury household management

Flexibility

Proactivity

Discretion

Trustworthiness

Job description

East Sussex and London , Please present salary expectation

Live-in or Live-out Housekeeper/Cook
Accommodation: To be discussed at interview
Working days and hours: Full-time, flexible to meet family needs; will include some weekends and evenings when travelling or when family is in residence
Salary: To be presented
Location: East Sussex (occasional travel to London)

Our client, a high-net-worth family with a large estate in East Sussex and a property in London (Roehampton), is seeking an experienced, professional Housekeeper/Cook to support the running and maintenance of their homes. This is a full-time role requiring flexibility, discretion, and experience in luxury household management.

Properties:

• East Sussex Estate: Main house (10 bedrooms, 7 reception rooms, gym, chefs’ kitchen, cinema room, 10 bathrooms, 19 toilets, boot room, terraces, and balconies), guest house (7 beds, 6 bathrooms, 1 reception, 2 kitchens), and cottage (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
• London Property: Staff apartments, garage, and storage quarters

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily cleaning and maintenance of all houses, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, bathroom sanitation, and window cleaning
• Cleaning and maintenance of all external furniture, including BBQs
• When family is in residence: bed linen and towel changes, laundry and ironing, care of fine fabrics, packing and unpacking, ensuring all rooms are clean and organised
• If guest house is rented: full clean and linen change at the end of tenancy

Cooking & Meal Preparation:

• Preparing meals for family and guests (10+ pax) when family is in residence
• Menu planning, grocery shopping, and maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service

General Household Management:

• Running errands and managing household inventories (cleaning products, toiletries, etc)
• Overseeing property maintenance and coordinating with service providers and contractors
• Supporting projects and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Driving & Vehicle Care:

• Airport and other transfers for the family
• Maintaining cleanliness and upkeep of all vehicles

Staff Accommodation (London):

• Maintaining staff quarters, storage areas, and garage
• Travel to London once every two weeks to manage accommodation

Travel:

• Occasional travel with the family as required

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in luxury household or estate management
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently
• Discreet, professional, and trustworthy
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with occasional long hours, weekends, and travel