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Domestic Couple - House Manager/Housekeeper and Chef

The Burford Recruitment Company
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire OX7 5DY, England

Salary

£42,000 - £50,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A highly regarded HNW family in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Domestic Couple for a live-in role with a private cottage included on the estate.
  • Candidates should have proven experience working together as a Domestic Couple, ideally for a HNW family, with a passion for high-quality cooking and meticulous housekeeping.
  • The role requires flexibility and strong organisational skills, as well as the ability to work discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
  • A driving license is preferred for running errands, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, though specific figures are not mentioned in the job description.

A highly regarded HNW family in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated and experienced Domestic Couple to provide comprehensive household support. This is a live-in role with a private cottage included on the estate, offering a wonderful opportunity for a couple looking to work together. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the family.

Key Responsibilities:Chef:
  • Prepare high-quality meals, focusing on fresh, nutritious seasonal ingredients for the family day to day.
  • Prepare and produce high-quality meals for social gatherings and events.
  • Plan and execute menus tailored to the family’s preferences, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
  • Accommodate dietary requirements and special requests.
  • Oversee grocery shopping, pantry management, and stock rotation.
  • Maintain a clean and organised kitchen.
House Manager/Housekeeper:
  • Maintain the tidiness of the property, including making beds and ensuring the farmhouse is always presentable.
  • Perform various errands as required, such as grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, and managing deliveries.
  • Organise and manage dinner parties and other gatherings, coordinating with other staff, and overseeing event execution.
  • Efficiently manage the household calendar, scheduling appointments, and ensuring smooth coordination of activities.
  • Serve as the main point of contact between the household and external service providers, facilitating clear and efficient communication.
  • Manage emails and collate expenses for the household.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience working together as a Domestic Couple, ideally for a HNW family. wonderful opportunity for a couple looking to work together. The role requires flexibility and a willingness to adapt to the needs of the family.Key Responsibilities:
  • A passion for high-quality cooking and meticulous housekeeping.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills for the Management aspects of the role.
  • Ability to work discreetly, with a keen sense of privacy and confidentiality.
  • A proactive attitude, with a flexible and adaptable approach to duties.
  • A driving license is preferred for running errands and transport needs.
  • Right to work in the UK

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.