FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPER COOK JOB
KNIGHTSBRIDGE | LONDON | UK
SALARY: £600 - £680 per week gross
Perfect Household Staff is assisting a distinguished family in Knightsbridge in their search for a highly skilled Housekeeper-Cook to join their fully staffed household. The family is seeking a professional with exceptional housekeeping skills and culinary expertise, as their long-term housekeeper is retiring after years of dedicated service.
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The family resides in an elegant five-bedroom townhouse, tastefully decorated with luxury furnishings, antiques, and fine art pieces, requiring meticulous upkeep. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of caring for high-end interiors, ensuring everything is immaculately maintained.
Culinary duties will focus on preparing healthy and refined meals, with an emphasis on Mediterranean and European cuisine, which the family prefers for its balanced flavours and health benefits. The household follows a fresh, organic, and low-sodium diet, with light, nutritious meals for the children and more sophisticated dishes for dinner service. When entertaining guests, the family enjoys a mix of formal British, Italian, and French cuisine, with beautifully presented dishes. The ability to plate meals elegantly and adapt to different dietary needs is essential.
The family often hosts small gatherings, typically for four to six guests, with occasional formal dinner parties. A candidate who can assist with table settings, food presentation, and coordination with other staff will be highly valued.
Perfect Household Staff has been placing exceptional domestic professionals with VIP families for over 15 years. If you are searching for a Knightsbridge housekeeper-chef role, we are here to assist you.
Only candidates who have the eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining an immaculate and well-organised household, ensuring all areas are spotlessly clean.
- Caring for luxury furnishings, antiques, and fine materials, using appropriate cleaning techniques.
- Managing laundry and wardrobe care, including delicate fabrics, ironing, and organisation.
- Preparing high-quality meals, with a focus on fresh, organic, and nutritious ingredients.
- Cooking family-style meals for daily dining, following dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Planning and preparing formal meals for guests, presenting dishes elegantly and coordinating with other staff.
- Assisting with table setting and service, ensuring a refined and professional dining experience.
- Sourcing and purchasing fresh, high-quality ingredients, managing grocery shopping efficiently.
- Stocking and organising the kitchen and pantry, ensuring all ingredients are readily available.
- Collaborating with other household staff, ensuring seamless household operations.
- Handling light errands, such as dry-cleaning collection and overseeing deliveries.
Minimal Requirements:
- At least 5 years’ experience as a Housekeeper-Cook in a high-profile household.
- Strong knowledge of luxury housekeeping and wardrobe management.
- Professional culinary skills, with the ability to prepare both everyday meals and formal dining.
- Experience in Mediterranean, European, and British cuisine.
- Ability to cater to dietary preferences, including organic, low-sodium, and child-friendly meals.
- Excellent organisational skills, discretion, and professionalism.
- UK working permit.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper-Cook to become a valued part of a prestigious Knightsbridge residence, offering both culinary expertise and impeccable household management.
Due to the high volume of applications, immediate feedback may not be available, but shortlisted candidates will be contacted as the recruitment process progresses.
If you are interested or know someone suitable, please apply via our website or email . We welcome new candidates and look forward to assisting you in your job search.
Perfect Household Staff is a leading domestic staffing agency, specialising in full-time private household jobs and luxury housekeeper-chef roles. Explore more elite domestic vacancies on our website under featured opportunities.
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