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SalaryOur client is looking to recruit a House Couple for his property in Oxfordshire. His children come to stay most weekends. The property is set on 5 acres of land. They are looking for someone to work 5 days per week with the couple's days off being Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The family have 4 large dogs, so you must be comfortable around dogs. It is important that at least one member of the couple can drive and ideally you would have your own car.
Accommodation provided is a 1 bedroom cottage, consisting of a bedroom, ensuite bathroom and small kitchen. Pets are not allowed unfortunately.
Duties:
- Driving the Principal and his family
- Looking after the Principal's cars and servicing them
- Maintenance and handyman duties
- Looking after the kitchen garden
- Gardening
- Security
- Butler duties - greeting guests, serving guests and setting up tables etc.
- Organising contractors
- Care of the dogs
- Cooking - breakfast, lunch and dinner on a daily basis (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free)
- Cooking for small to larger gatherings including shooting parties
- Housekeeping
- Creating flower arrangements
- Getting produce from the kitchen garden
- Laundry and ironing
- Taking clothes to dry cleaners
- Shopping for food
- Wardrobe management
- Helping with the household accounts
- Also some private PA duties for the family
