Jan 20, 2025

Full-time Live-in Domestic Caretaker Couple for February 2025 start in Maida Vale, London, UK

£90,000 - £110,000 yearly
Full time Housekeeper Domestic Couple Cook Maintenance Professional Household Staff

Job Description

Role: Live-in Domestic Caretaker Couple (Housekeeper/Cook & House Manager/Maintenance/Chauffeur)

Days: 5 Days per week 

Location: Maida Vale

Salary: £90,000-£110,000 gross per annum

Contract: Permanent

Accommodation: Large en-suite studio flat, within a beautiful garden house on the estate 

Start: February 2025

We are seeking an experienced, flexible and energetic Live-in Domestic Caretaker Couple to oversee a brand-new high-tech residence in Maida Vale, central London

The Couple will be excellent all-rounders and will oversee housekeeping, cooking, maintenance, driving and service – and together will provide comprehensive household management. The couple will be energetic, upbeat and personable, be able to work in both a formal and informal setting, and respect personal boundaries, acting with discretion

You’ll be working for a personable male Principal who has high standards. He spends 90 days of the year in the UK, and when in-residence a great deal of flexibility is required, to offer intuitive and attentive service. When he is overseas the remainder of the year, the couple will act as caretakers, ensuring the property is well maintained

The Housekeeper/Cook will perform all general housekeeping duties including; cleaning, laundry & ironing, packing & unpacking and wardrobe management to a very high standard. They should also be able to prepare healthy delicious dishes occasionally. The ability to cater for small gatherings or parties would be beneficial (with external help brought-in for bigger events). They will manage grocery shopping, organise deliveries, and manage household supplies

The other half of the couple will oversee all general maintenance tasks and be tech-savvy enough to operate and trouble-shoot smart home-systems such as Crestron and Lutron. They will manage plant-room, pool and gym maintenance schedules and liaise with contractors to ensure everything runs smoothly. They will occasionally Chauffeur the principal and so be comfortable driving in central London. Some level of Butler- / food & beverage-service experience would be very advantageous

Although a Gardening Team is employed – during the winter months the couple should be willing to maintain external areas and make sure they are kept tidy and clean by clearing leaves, with light gardening abilities a plus

When the Principal is not in-residence, the couple will welcome occasional Guests and Family members to the household and be welcoming and attentive

This is fantastic position for a top couple to work for an appreciative Client in a long-term London position

To apply for this role you must;

  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Have a valid passport
  • Be fluent in the English Language
  • Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
  • Have excellent contactable references, and display longevity in positions
  • Have 3-5+ years’ minimum experience working as a Domestic Couple within a private household

To apply for the position please send your CV 


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