Ref: Chef/Housekeeper - Live in Or Live Out if London based£45,000-50,000 per annumLondon
Location: Private UK Residence
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive (£45,000–£55,000 DOE)
Accommodation: Private one-bedroom suite with bathroom, kitchenette and separate entrance
Family open to live out also.
A wonderful client seeks a highly skilled Live-In Private Chef & Housekeeper to support a discreet, established family household. This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys combining culinary excellence with meticulous household standards in a fully staffed environment. The family will also consider a London based daily candidate.
The position blends creative, health-focused cooking with hands-on housekeeping support and occasional travel.
Daily preparation of nutritious, beautifully presented meals
School lunches prepared several days per week
Advance-prepared lunches for adults
Fresh dinner service each evening
Seasonal menu planning with a focus on healthy, varied cuisine
Creative food presentation and flavour-led cooking
Catering for small private dinner parties and informal gatherings
Sourcing high-quality, seasonal ingredients
Managing online grocery orders and pantry inventory
Maintaining an organised, immaculate kitchen
Minimising food waste and managing stock rotation
Table setting and post-meal clearing
This role suits a chef confident in modern, health-conscious family cooking with the ability to adapt to preferences and occasional entertaining.
High-standard daily housekeeping
Laundry, ironing and garment care
Maintaining immaculate presentation throughout the property
Working collaboratively with existing household staff
Providing cover on colleagues’ days off
Supporting overall household organisation
Attention to detail and pride in maintaining a beautifully run home are essential.
Occasional international travel during school holidays (typically several weeks annually)
Flexibility for special dinners and family events
Light dog care and occasional walks
Responsible for home oversight and security during owner absence
Occasional supervisory presence for older children when required
Working schedule is five days per week with flexibility depending on events.
Experienced Private Chef within a family residence
Confident Housekeeper with strong organisational standards
Discreet, professional and emotionally intelligent
Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules
Calm, easy-going personality
Hardworking and proactive
Driving licence advantageous but not essential
