Live in Couple job in Hampshire
We have a fantastic position for a professional and flexible Housekeeper/Cook & Chauffeur couple to join a busy family of 5 (3 children between 12-8 years old) on a beautiful coastal estate in Southampton. There is a small existing team you will be working alongside (including a Caretaker, Gardener, Full time Housekeeper and part time Housekeeper), so it is essential the couple have great attitude and work well with others. Completing the family are 4 dogs (Labradors & Dachshunds)
The ideal couple will be, organised, forward thinkers and have a discreet and helpful attitude. It is very important that one half of the couple is a confident cook and can accommodate diary requirements and allergies and the other half will be mainly driving the family full time.
Duties to include but not limited to:
Formal housekeeping, care of delicate items and fine furnishings. (there are also two other housekeepers)
Laundry, ironing and fabric care
Flower arranging
Provisioning for the household
Daily family cooking (breakfast, lunch and dinner) using fresh produce from the kitchen garden
Catering for the occasional dinner party 8-10 people max
Occasional babysitting
Driving duties (Safely and timely drive the employer to work and back, and to occasions
Safely drive the employer’s relatives, visitors, business partners and associates to and from places authorised by the employer
Vehicle maintenance
Interior and exterior maintenance and DIY
Assisting in the garden when required
Dog care
Start date: May
Working week: 5 days a week, days off are Tuesday and Wednesday
Working hours: 50 hours a week, (hours to be discussed directly)
Accommodation: 1.5 bedroom flat provided, all bills included. In the future there might be an opportunity for a 2-bedroom property. One small pet would be considered.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 gross per annum if you live in the flat.
Driving: Essential that both are confident drivers and have full clean driving licences. A car is provided for work purposes
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy number: 115575