Short-Term Live in Housekeeper/Cook job in Virginia Water
A delightful family of 3 in Virginia Water are looking for a family friendly Live In Housekeeper/ Cook. The house is a 6-bedroom home. They also have a large, friendly dog..
Your duties and responsibilities:
Full housekeeping duties including regular cleaning.
Cooking lunches and dinner on occasions for the family when required.
Laundry and ironing of fine and delicate fabrics
Washing and changing of bed linen in all rooms
Wardrobe management and caring of fine fabrics.
Food and grocery shopping (in person and online)
Running errands
House / pet sitting on occasions – feeding and letting into the garden.
Helping packing/organising for the move in France
The family is moving to the South of France, you will be traveling with them and help unpack and organise (10 days to up to 3 weeks max).
The ideal candidate will be energetic, proactive and have a positive approach to this role. You must be flexible, highly discreet, and professional, fully dedicated to the family and with an excellent level of attention to detail.
The family speak French in the home and are looking for someone they can converse with in French to keep it the main language in the home. This would be a bonus but is not necessary.
The candidate must be a confident driver with a clean license. A car will be provided to the live in housekeeper when on duty. You will need your own car to access the property. Parking is provided.
There will be the possibility for international travel with the family to their homes abroad during school vacations but that is not a requirement.
Days: Monday to Friday, a Saturday morning would also be a big bonus
Hours: The client is open to negotiation and is looking for around 40 hours a week. Number of hours will impact the overall salary. You must be flexible for occasional later finishes. The family may also like some help occasionally on the weekend, but this can be discussed and agreed in advance.
Accommodation: Your own lovely room in the staff quarter with a spot to park your car.
Salary: £Negotiable
Start: 26/02/2024 with trial a week before
Vacancy Number: 115137
Consultant to contact: Carole Biduaya carole@greycoatlumleys.co.uk