Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title

Housekeeper / Cook (Private High-Profile Home)

Position Summary

We are seeking a discreet, and skillful Housekeeper / Cook to manage the cleanliness, order, and food preparation in a private household. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, respect for privacy, ability to cook, and the flexibility to support both everyday living and special events. The role will require often anticipating needs in advance and maintaining a warm, welcoming home environment.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping Duties

• Maintain all living spaces (bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas) to impeccable standards: cleaning (daily and deep clean), dusting, polishing, vacuuming, mopping, stain removal, window care, etc.
• Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management; care for delicate and luxury garments; coordinate with dry cleaners and manage seasonal wardrobe/inventory.
• Linen care, changing bedding, ensuring fresh supplies throughout the home.
• Care of fine furnishings.
• Oversee supplies: ordering, stock control of cleaning materials, kitchen supplies, household and paper goods.

Cooking Duties

• Plan, prepare, and serve daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), with attention to principals’ preferences, dietary restrictions, nutrition, seasonality, and style.
• Menu planning: propose menus, manage grocery shopping, select and source quality ingredients; maintain pantry inventory.
• Kitchen hygiene: ensure cleanliness of all kitchen workspaces, utensils, appliances; manage food storage safety; discard expired items.
• Event support: assist in preparing meals for guests and small dinner parties; serve (or support service) when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a private household or estate (or in luxury hospitality/domestic staffing).
• Cooking skills: able to prepare varied meals, follow dietary restrictions, plan menus, shop for ingredients.
• Impeccable housekeeping standards: experience caring for fine furnishings, textiles; high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills: ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Discretion, trustworthiness & privacy: always maintaining confidentiality; treating sensitive information, family routines, and affairs with professionalism and discretion.
• Flexibility for schedule changes; ability to respond to unexpected needs or events to occasionally include evenings and weekends.
• Transportation; reliable transportation and the ability to travel with family between homes.

Attributes & Soft Skills

• High emotional intelligence: intuitive, perceptive, able to anticipate needs.
• Professionalism: ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Adaptability: able to shift roles, balance multiple tasks, work collaboratively with other staff.
• Strong communication skills: clear verbal and written communication; ability to take direction and follow procedures, but proactive about seeking improvements.
• Physical stamina: ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, standing for long periods, stairs).

Working Conditions & Compensation

• Full-time position (live-in or live-out depending on candidate and household needs).
• Hours may include early morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially around events.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include paid time off, travel between residences, housing (if live-in), meal provisions, health coverage.
• Background check, references, and non-disclosure agreements required.

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