LIVE-IN HOUSE MANAGER/CHEF

REGENTS PARK, LONDON

Job Reference: HU4200

Salary: £45,000

Accommodation: Provided

Job type: Live-In

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Previous private house experience, self-sufficient, team-player, strong communication and organisational skills, flexible, child friendly

 New position for a first-class, live-in House Manager/Chef for a private family based in London. The ideal candidate will be experienced, passionate, discreet, personable and capable of working independently as the family are not in full-time residence.

Duties will include:

Household Management:

·       Oversee front-of-house duties, manage floral arrangements, table settings, and dinner service.

·       Manage and maintain household systems, coordinating with external providers for audio-visual, electrical, heating, air conditioning,

pool, plumbing, alarms, and gardening services (flower boxes and terrace plants only).

·       Keep household accounts and records organised.

·       Communicate and report to the family office efficiently as needed.

·       Oversee two daily housekeepers, ensuring the house is clean and laundry is managed.

·       Send out dry cleaning and manage household packing and unpacking for travel.

Cooking and Entertaining:

·       Confidently cook meals for the family.

·       Plan and manage small dinner parties and family occasions as needed.

·       Shop for food, household supplies, and maintain wine and spirit stocks.

Full time position working Monday-Friday when the family is not in residence; when they are in residence (approximately 120 days per year) weekend work will be required. Live-in with private bedroom, sitting room, bathroom at the back of the main residence. Candidates must be proactive with the ability to keep the household running smoothly consistently. Meticulous attention detail, hardworking, discretion along with being highly organised and able to handle confidential information are essential. Salary circa £45,000 based on experience. September start. (HU4200)