Housekeeper/Cook

On behalf of a long-standing client, we are seeking a Head Housekeeper / Cook for their weekend residence, a rural location near Newbury.

Responsibilities of the Head Housekeeper/Cook near Newbury include:

• All general housekeeping duties (with assistance from a local part time cleaner)
• Laundry
• Home cooking for the family at weekends
• Running errands when required
• Occasional driving for school runs etc (car provided for work use)
• Overseeing the work of contractors
• Managing shoot parties (approx. 7 weekends per year)
• Overseeing procurement of household goods

• A fluent English speaker with strong written and verbal communication skills
• A full, clean, driving licence
• Knowledgeable on a wide range of areas related to the role
• Efficient, discrete, and organised
• Comfortable working within a rural location
• Child friendly The family have two children aged 13 & 15

A three-bedroom house in the village.

The family are in residence at weekends during term-time. When the family are in residence the successful candidate will work Thursday Monday. The usual working hours on weekdays will be 09:00 17:00 but flexibility will be required at weekends.

Near Newbury, RG20.

Up to £40,000. For local candidates, a live-out option with a salary of up to £50,000 dependent upon prior experience would also be considered.

CP693: Head Housekeeper/Cook near Newbury, RG20.