4 jobs found in Kingham

Private Cook, Near Kingham, Oxfordshire, UK Job Category: Chef   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Kingham, GBR   Job Salary 45k/year - 45k/year A warm and informal private family household, located near Kingham between Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold, is seeking a capable and flexible Private Cook/Houseman to work alongside its long-standing live-in Housekeeper. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for preparing fresh, healthy and well-presented family-style meals. Alongside cooking, they should be practical and willing to provide general support around the household and estate, including heavier tasks, errands and straightforward interior and exterior duties. This is ideally a live-in position, although an exceptional candidate who lives very locally may be considered on a live-out basis. Cooking responsibilities: Preparing fresh, healthy and varied family-style meals Planning menus in consultation...

House Manager/Cook, nr Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK Job Category: House Manager   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Oxford, ENG   Job Salary 60k/year - 70k/year We are looking for an exceptional House Manager & Cook to take day-to-day responsibility for the smooth running of a busy family estate, situated near Kidlington in Oxfordshire – this is a live-out role so candidates applying must live within a commutable distance. This is a hands-on senior role combining household and team management, family cooking, household systems and organisation. You will lead and oversee a small household team, including a Family PA, Live-in Housekeeper, Daily Housekeeper/Cleaner, and three external grounds staff. The successful candidate will be proactive and naturally attentive to what needs doing: canvassing household and family needs, anticipating requirements, delegating appropriately and following through to completion. The...

Live-out Housekeeper/Cook, Warwick, UK Job Category: Housekeeper/Cook   Job Type: Perm   Job Location: Warwick, ENG   Job Salary 40k/year - 50k/year A private family based on a traditional country estate between Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a warm, capable and discreet live-out Housekeeper/Cook to join their established household team. Set within approximately 1,000 acres, the estate has a classic country aesthetic with a modern, conservation-minded outlook and is currently being thoughtfully renovated in keeping with its heritage. This is a friendly and respectful household with a lovely team atmosphere. The family value reliability, integrity, discretion and a positive sense of humour. Events, visitors and any flexibility required are planned well in advance, so the role would suit someone who enjoys being organised and prepared. The household consists of two adults and one child, who has a nanny. One of...

PERMANENT LIVE-IN OR LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER/COOK - NR HENLEY-ON-THAMES, OXON *NEW ROLE* A lovely opportunity to join a friendly family with a calm, respectful working environment. A proactive Housekeeper/Cook is required for a private household. The role is varied and requires someone with high standards, initiative, and a calm, flexible approach. Key Duties – General household cleaning and upkeep to a high standard – Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management – Care of delicate fabrics and household items – Arranging fresh flowers throughout the home – Provisioning, menu planning, shopping & family Cooking – Table setting and clearing – Care and maintenance of antique furniture and household items, ensuring appropriate cleaning and preservation methods are used – General household organisation and presentation Experience – 5 years + experience in a similar private household role – Strong attention to...