PERMANENT PART-TIME LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER COOK

CHELSEA | LONDON | GB

Salary: £20–£25 per hour gross

A professional couple based in the highly sought-after area of Chelsea, London, is seeking an experienced, dependable, and highly organised Part-Time Housekeeper to take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day upkeep of their private residence. Chelsea offers an attractive and refined working environment, renowned for its elegant residential streets, excellent local amenities, and convenient transport connections.

The principals live in a lovely, well-presented three-bedroom, three-bathroom home that is comfortable, thoughtfully maintained, and manageable in size. They are looking for a capable Housekeeper who will take genuine pride in preserving the property’s welcoming atmosphere and ensuring that it remains immaculate, orderly, and beautifully cared for at all times. There are no young children or pets at the property, which allows for even greater flexibility and balance.

Both principals have demanding professional schedules and generally leave the residence by 9:00 AM, returning late in the evening. The successful candidate will therefore be trusted to work independently, manage their time effectively, and ensure that all agreed duties are completed to a consistently high standard without the need for close supervision.

Reliability, diligence, and attention to detail are particularly important in this position. The family travels frequently and requires someone who can confidently manage packing and unpacking, keep track of clothing and personal belongings, and ensure that nothing is misplaced or overlooked. The Housekeeper must have excellent knowledge of garment care, laundry procedures, ironing, fabric labels, and appropriate dry-cleaning requirements. The principals are seeking someone who understands how to care for valuable and delicate items and who will approach every task carefully.

Alongside general housekeeping and laundry duties, the role may occasionally include preparing simple evening meals. The family enjoys traditional English and European-style home cooking and prefers uncomplicated, lightly seasoned dishes rather than heavily spiced cuisine. Cooking is not a core requirement of the position but would be considered a welcome additional skill.

The role will operate Monday to Friday, with approximately four to six working hours per day. The family can offer some flexibility regarding the precise schedule, provided that the agreed duties are completed reliably and to a high standard. Additional hours may occasionally be required when the principals are preparing to travel, returning from a trip, or needing extra household support.

This position would suit a professional Housekeeper who is conscientious, trustworthy, proactive, and committed to providing long-term consistency. The successful candidate will understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality and will be confident managing the residence while the principals are at work or travelling.

Perfect Household Staff has been proudly placing exceptional Housekeeper Cooks and private domestic professionals with discerning families across the United Kingdom for over 15 years. As one of the UK's leading boutique domestic staffing agencies, we are specialists in sourcing talented professionals for private household roles. If you are an experienced Housekeeper Cook seeking your next long-term position with a wonderful family, you have come to exactly the right place. We will work closely with you to find a role that truly suits your experience, skills, and aspirations.

Only applicants with a valid right to work in the United Kingdom will be considered for this position.

Type: Part-Time, Permanent, Live-Out

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 4–6 hours per day

Language: Good spoken English is essential

Children: No dependent children residing at the property

Pets: No

Salary: £20–£25 per hour gross

Location: Chelsea, London

Starting Date: 1 September 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintaining the three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence to a consistently high standard
General cleaning, tidying, and presentation of bedrooms, bathrooms, reception areas, and the kitchen
Managing all household laundry, including washing, ironing, folding, bed linen, and towels
Providing careful and knowledgeable care of garments, delicate fabrics, and valuable clothing
Coordinating dry-cleaning collections and ensuring all items are treated appropriately
Maintaining organised wardrobes, cupboards, drawers, and household storage areas
Packing and unpacking for the principals’ frequent travel and keeping track of personal belongings
Receiving deliveries and liaising reliably with couriers, suppliers, and service providers
Monitoring and restocking household, laundry, and cleaning supplies
Occasionally preparing simple, lightly-seasoned English or European-style meals, where required
Providing additional support before and after the principals’ trips
Maintaining discretion, confidentiality, and the highest professional standards at all times

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of three years’ professional housekeeping experience within a private household
Excellent knowledge of laundry, ironing, garment care, and delicate fabrics
Experience with wardrobe management and packing for frequent travel
Highly organised, dependable, punctual, and attentive to detail
Confident working independently and using initiative
Good spoken English
At least two excellent, verbally checkable references
Valid right to work in the United Kingdom
Current DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one