Live In Housekeeper/Cook Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Greycoat Lumleys is seeking a professional Full-Time Live-in Housekeeper/Cook for a private home in Kensington. The role requires discretion, organisation and experience in housekeeping and cooking for a small family in a 5-bedroom, 4-storey house with a lift.

The family works Monday to Friday 7am–8pm with a longer mid-day break and a half day on Saturday; driving is a bonus. Accommodation is provided within the home. Salary is £45k–£50k per year, start November/December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in private home housekeeping and cooking.
• Discretion and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning to a high standard.
• Laundry and ironing.
• Cooking for the family.
• Keeping the home clean and tidy.
• Running errands.
• Shopping.
• House sitting.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry & ironing

Cooking

Driving (bonus)

Job description

Full-Time Live-in Housekeeper/Cook, Kensington

A welcoming family are looking for professional Housekeeper/Cook to join their home in Kensington. The family consists of two adults, there are no pets or children. The family reside in a 5 bedroom, 4 storey house (there is a lift). There is a daily Housekeeper to help with the work load.

The ideal candidate will be expereinced, discreet and organised. A driver is a real bonus for this job.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning to a high standard
• Laundry and ironing
• Cooking for the family
• Ensuring the home is kept clean and tidy
• Run errands
• Shopping
• House sitting

House: 5 bedroom, 4 storey house

Accommodation: Bathroom and bedroom

Days & Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm (with a large break during the day), AND half day on Saturday (the family are flexible on this)

Salary: £45k - £50k

Start: November/December 2026