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OWERMOIGNE, DORSET \u20136 miles from Dorchester<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

DOMESTIC COUPLE\u2014COOK\/HOUSEKEEPER & DRIVER\/HOUSEMAN<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Essential Requirements \u2013 Previous experience in domestic service with longevity in previous positions. Confident cook of fresh and healthy dishes. Adaptable, flexible and good team players. Ideally both to drive. Fluent English essential.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Large Country House on an estate in glorious Thomas Hardy Country. The house totals 12 bedrooms, 8 of which are en-suite and although most of the time the principals, a mature couple, live alone here, they do have a large and extended family who will be visiting 3-4 times per year including over Christmas and Easter holidays.<\/p>\r\n

This is an informal family home, there will be some entertaining during the year, but mostly all will be on an informal or semi-formal basis and mainly for family and friends.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0Part time cleaning assistance is available for general duties one day per week, but the couple should ideally be able to cover all indoor tasks between them.<\/p>\r\n

General duties will be running the household, cleaning, laundry, traditional, fresh, healthy cooking to dinner party standard, serving and minor household maintenance.<\/p>\r\n

You will be required to prepare a light lunch when requested and a 2-course dinner ( main course and dessert) each evening.<\/p>\r\n

Gardeners are employed so there is no gardening requirement, but one of the couple should be able to care for and keep the fleet of cars (including a Bentley) clean and well maintained. There will be some driving duties, mostly local but occasionally an airport run. A full-time handyperson is employed but assistance with pressure washing of terraces, paving and patio areas is welcomed.<\/p>\r\n

There is currently one black labrador dog which you will need to walk and care for if the principals are away.<\/p>\r\n

A degree of flexibility is required, as when the extended family visit the days will be longer and weekends will need to be worked, time off can be accumulated and then taken in lieu.\u00a0 However, outside these times the working days will be well structured and most weekends are free.<\/p>\r\n

\u00a0This position requires an experienced couple that have a good understanding of private domestic service requirements.<\/p>\r\n

Salary circa \u00a380,000 Gross. Self-contained private 2-bedroom apartment, in the West wing of the house. 2 days off per week and use of a car for business related errands. Sorry this position is not suitable for couples that have dependents, although a small well-behaved dog will be considered. Non-smokers are essential and ideally both of the couple must drive. ASAP Start. (REF: CC0780)<\/strong><\/p>","cname":"remoteapi","applink":"\/194\/job"},{"id":"198","jobref":"CC3630","jobtitle":"RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER\/FAMILY COOK HERTFORDSHIRE","jobdesc":"

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER\/FAMILY COOK<\/strong>
BARNET, HERTFORDSHIRE <\/strong>
Male or Female candidates welcomed. <\/strong>
Essential Requirements: Previous experience of housekeeping in a private family home. Good team player. Fluent English, well presented, driver and non-smoker essential. <\/strong>
Ability to work over some weekends on a rota basis, with flexibility for longer hours when the client is in residence. (Approx 10 days per month.)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Experienced housekeeper (M\/F) required for privately-owned Palladian Mansion, located just outside Barnet and set in 250 acres of parkland. The house is used both as a private part time residence and let out for both filming and private corporate events.
We are looking for an experienced hands-on housekeeper to join a small and friendly team. Reporting to the House Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day housekeeping duties alongside the hands-on Assistant House Manager.<\/p>\r\n

The successful applicant will come from a housekeeping\/hotel background and will be able to demonstrate a flexible approach and excellent attention to detail. It would be helpful if you were computer literate and can use email and also have some knowledge of alarm and phone systems.<\/p>\r\n

Key responsibilities include:
1. Ensuring that all areas of the house are clean and free of dust on a daily basis.
2. Cleaning\/care of antique furniture and paintings. Advise House Manager of any items requiring specific attention or repair.
3. Making sure all bedrooms are kept clean and tidy and beds are made.
4. Ensuring all private and communal bathrooms\/lavatories are kept clean and that high levels of hygiene are maintained.
5. Ensuring that staff areas and facilities are monitored and cleaned every day.
6. Liaising with the House Manager to ensure all cleaning supplies are kept stocked, maintaining a stock list and advising if anything needs to be purchased.
7. Care and basic maintenance of all cleaning and laundry equipment and areas. Report any issues to the House Manager.
8. Care and cleaning of silverware\/brass using the correct methods as requested.
9. Laundering and ironing of clothes and bed linen.
10. Dealing with any contractors, workmen or visitors as required.
11. Assisting the House Manager or principals with running local errands.
12. Working with other staff members to ensure that security within the house and grounds is maintained.
13. Being competent in using both the security and fire alarm systems.
14. Work weekends and occasional Bank Holidays as required to ensure the house is not left empty.
15. Liaise with the House Manager to ensure that a member of staff is on duty during days off, evenings and holidays.
16. Fresh healthy family style cooking required when the principal is in residence.<\/p>\r\n

Hours of Work:
\u2022 From 9am to approx. 5pm, when the owners are not in residence but flexible for longer hours when they are.
\u2022 Generally, the Housekeeper will be required to work 5 days a week Mon-Fri except when owners in residence when 2 other days will be given off or in lieu.<\/p>\r\n

Accommodation:
\u2022 A private spacious newly refurbished 1-bedroom flat is provided within the Main House.
\u2022 All services are provided for apart from phone calls.<\/p>\r\n

SALARY \u00a340-45,000 Gross per annum. All found accommodation and private healthcare. Partner to follow own occupation and small dog accepted and welcome. ASAP Start. (CC3630)<\/strong><\/p>","cname":"remoteapi","applink":"\/198-residential-housekeeper\/family-cook-hertfordshire\/housekeeper\/herefordshire\/job"},{"id":"199","jobref":"CC4338","jobtitle":"DOMESTIC COUPLE - SURREY, NR WOKING ","jobdesc":"

EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC COUPLE <\/strong>
HOUSEKEEPER\/BUTLER\/GROUNDS AND HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE<\/strong>
SURREY, NR WOKING <\/strong>
Essential Requirements: long term position. Clean driving licence. Experienced, professional couple, with great attention to detail, proactive and discreet. Capable to work as part of a team who are all long-term employees.<\/strong>

We will consider candidates where the spouse could be a butler OR work mainly outdoor as part of the gardening and maintenance teams.

A newly created vacancy for an experienced, energetic and flexible couple to join an established team on a large shooting estate in Surrey. This is a 7-bedroom property with an additional 5-bedroom property in extensive grounds and beautiful gardens, woodland, pasture and a wonderful kitchen garden. This is the part residence of the principals and their adult children, used mainly at weekends and during the shoot season. Very busy October to January and again during April to June.

Housekeeping<\/strong> \u2013 An exceptional well organised housekeeper with the highest attention to detail, dynamic and proactive, responsible for the interior of both properties which will include cleaning to very high standards, care of antiques, artwork, fine furniture\/ fabrics. Wardrobe management, packing and unpacking, polishing shoes, ability to lay and serve at table, Care of flowers and plants, other staff management.

Light Cooking<\/strong> \u2013 In the occasional chefs\u2019 absence, preparation and cooking of light fresh, healthy family meals. During the shoot and high season, the Chef and depending on circumstances, additional staff are employed.

Butler<\/strong> \u2013 Laying and serving at Table (formal and informal) care of silver, care of the pantry. Assistance with general housekeeping, cleaning windows, shopping, outdoor furniture cushions etc. some gardening.

Gardening and Property Maintenance<\/strong> \u2013 Assisting with general garden maintenance, working alongside the garden team, in the maintenance of the borders, shrubberies, kitchen garden and greenhouses, woods, arboretum. General property maintenance and organisation.

The principals have 2 dogs, pigs & chickens who need to be fed and walked.

SALARY \u2013 competitive, depending on experience. All found 2-bedroom cottage. 5 day working week with 2 days off usually Weds and Thurs, weekend working will be required. Non-smokers, excellent checkable references and enhanced DBS Check will be required. (CC4338)<\/strong><\/p>","cname":"remoteapi","applink":"\/199-domestic-couple-surrey-nr-woking\/couples\/surrey\/job"}]