Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Greenwich seeks an experienced Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook to manage a private household. Working independently, you will maintain exceptionally high standards and handle day-to-day upkeep for a busy family home.

Key duties include deep housekeeping, laundry, pantry and fridge organisation, wardrobe care, and occasional meal preparation. The ideal candidate will have ~10 years’ private-household experience, be discreet, proactive and fully reliable.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years' experience working within private households.
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach.
• Discreet, reliable and professional.
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping and cleaning to an exceptional standard
• Full laundry and ironing, including wardrobe care
• Maintaining the overall presentation of both the interior and exterior areas of the property
• Managing household inventories, including cleaning products and general supplies
• Rotating food stock, monitoring expiry dates and ensuring cupboards, pantry and fridges remain well organised
• Ordering cleaning products and household essentials as required
• Managing deliveries, parcels and returns
• Preparing breakfast and lunch for the principals to take to work, along with occasional evening meal preparation
• Working independently and managing daily tasks efficiently

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry & ironing

Organisation

Time management

Discretion

Driving licence

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Full-Time Housekeeper/Cook to join their private household in Greenwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional Housekeeper who enjoys working independently, takes pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards, and is confident managing the day-to-day upkeep of a busy family home.

The successful candidate will be organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise their workload effectively, ensuring the household runs smoothly at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Housekeeping and cleaning to an exceptional standard
• Full laundry and ironing, including wardrobe care
• Maintaining the overall presentation of both the interior and exterior areas of the property
• Managing household inventories, including cleaning products and general supplies
• Rotating food stock, monitoring expiry dates and ensuring cupboards, pantry and fridges remain well organised
• Ordering cleaning products and household essentials as required
• Managing deliveries, parcels and returns
• Preparing breakfast and lunch for the principals to take to work, along with occasional evening meal preparation
• Working independently and managing daily tasks efficiently

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately 10 years' experience working within private households
• Excellent housekeeping, laundry and organisational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work with minimal supervision
• A proactive, flexible and positive approach
• Discreet, reliable and professional
• A full UK driving licence is preferred, but not essential

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, with flexibility to work occasional weekends when required (advance notice will always be provided).