Travel Housekeeper/Cook

Exclusive Household Staff; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff is seeking a Travel Housekeeper/Cook to support a female principal in South Kensington, London, and California. The ideal candidate will maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization within the household while preparing healthy meals and ensuring smooth daily operations.

This full-time position offers a salary of £55,000 gross per annum and requires flexibility for international travel, including stays in California and Greece. The role is set in a professional yet relaxed household environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a private household as a Housekeeper or similar.
• Confident cook with experience preparing healthy, balanced meals.
• Flexible and willing to travel internationally for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.
• Coordinate with other household staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepare small, healthy, organic meals for the principal.

Skills

Experience in private household

Cooking healthy meals

Organizational skills

Flexibility and travel readiness

Discretion and professionalism

Job description

Travel Housekeeper / Cook – London and California – Salary £55,000 gross per annum

Location: South Kensington, London (with international travel to California & Greece). Hours: Typically 10:00am–7:00pm or 11:00am–8:00pm (flexibility required). Contract: Full-time, permanent, Live-In. Accommodation: Self-contained areas TBC but will ensure privacy and comfortability. Start date: Flexible / ASAP. Salary: £55,000 gross per annum. Must have a UK and USA Passport / Visa.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, adaptable, and discreet Housekeeper / Cook to support a female principal within a fully staffed private household. The principal is primarily based in South Kensington, London, and spends approximately 4–5 months per year in California (typically mid-January to mid-May, and again over Thanksgiving). There is also a summer stay at the family’s villa in Greece. International travel with the principal is required as part of the role. The household is well organised and supported with established staff. The principal is known for being warm, respectful, and considerate, ensuring her team is well looked after and provided with comfortable accommodation when travelling. This role would suit someone seeking a long-term position within a relaxed yet professional household environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the home to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation
• Laundry care, including washing, ironing and wardrobe management
• Ensuring bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are consistently well presented
• Coordinating with other household staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Managing household supplies and liaising with suppliers as required

Cooking

• Preparing small, healthy, organic meals for the principal
• Ensuring the kitchen remains clean and organised
• Occasional cooking for the principal’s three adult sons when visiting
• Adapting to the principal’s dietary preferences and lifestyle

Requirements

• Proven experience working in a private household as a Housekeeper or similar
• Confident cook with experience preparing healthy, balanced meals
• Organised
• Flexible and willing to travel internationally for extended periods
• Discreet, professional, and able to work harmoniously within a staffed household