Rota Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff in Chelsea is seeking a reliable, experienced Housekeeper/Cook to join a private household caring for two principals, their 1 year old, and two cats. You will work with the current housekeeper on a 4 day rota.

The role requires excellent housekeeping, meticulous laundry, the ability to prepare simple Mediterranean meals, and proactive, discreet support. Strong English and teamwork are essential for a long-term position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private households.
• Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills with high attention to detail.
• Trustworthy, discreet and professional.
• Confident around pets, especially cats.
• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Strong team player with clear communication.
• Long-term commitment to the role.

Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping duties across six floors: cleaning, tidying, dusting, vacuuming.
• Laundry and ironing, including delicate, designer garments.
• Changing bed linens and maintaining household organisation.
• Preparing simple, healthy family-style Mediterranean meals.
• Running light errands and providing flexible support as needed.
• Collaborating closely with the other Housekeeper for consistency and efficiency.
• Supporting the smooth running of a well-managed home.

Skills

Housekeeping

Laundry

Cooking

English Proficiency

Discretion

Teamwork

Pet-friendly

Job description

London, Chelsea , Salary Presented with expectation

Location: Chelsea, London
Days/Hours: 4 days on 4 days off | 09:00–17:00
Salary: Please present expectations
Start Date: Start of August ideally
Non Smoker
Pet (cat) Friendly

Overview

We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and proactive Housekeeper/Cook to join a warm and well-organised private household in Chelsea. The family includes two principals, their 1 year old girl (cared for by a full-time Nanny), and two affectionate cats.

You will work alongside the existing full-time Housekeeper on a 4 day rota system. Excellent communication, a cooperative mindset, and a consistently high standard of care are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping duties: cleaning, tidying, dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining high standards across all six floors
• Laundry and ironing, including care for delicate, designer, and high-end garments
• Changing bed linens and ensuring household organisation is maintained
• Preparing simple, healthy, family-style meals (Mediterranean preferred)
• Running light errands and providing flexible support where needed
• Working closely with the other Housekeeper to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Supporting the smooth running of a well-managed and respectful home

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in private households, ideally with longevity in previous roles
• Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills with a high attention to detail
• Trustworthy, discreet, and professional with a positive, can-do attitude
• Confident and friendly around pets, especially cats
• Good level of spoken and written English preferred
• A strong team player with clear communication and a collaborative approach
• Flexible, dependable, and looking for a long-term position