Live In Housekeeper/Cook

2 weeks ago


Lewes BN, Lewes, United Kingdom Signature Staff Full time

Live-in Housekeeper/Cook required for an idyllic family home in Sussex Start ASAP

A lovely family of four are on the hunt for an exceptional live-in housekeeper/cook to work from Thursday to Monday each week, on their stunning estate in Sussex.

The property is mainly occupied by the client over the weekend so it is vital the candidate is comfortable with weekend work.

Duties will include:

  • Hands on housekeeping, cleaning, washing and ironing
  • Running a well-organised and well maintained household for the principals
  • Liaise with estate team for ongoing preservation of estate holdings
  • Care and upkeep of antique furnishings and various artworks
  • Cooking fresh healthy family style lunchs and dinners for the family and their guests organising, managing, overseeing two cleaning staff
  • Taking care of household pets
  • Occasional driving duties
  • Grocery shopping, stock management for all properties on estate
  • Linen management and control
  • Creating flower arrangements for properties in use throughout estate
  • Build and maintain good relations with suppliers and contractors

The ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience working in a large household for a busy family, is multi-talented and capable of turning their hand to a wide variety of tasks. Holding exemplary cleaning standards and having a can do attitude will be paramount in this role.


The housekeeper/cook will be provided with accommodation that is separate from the family home.

Please see further details below:

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £45,000 gpa (depending on experience)

Accommodation: one bedroom separatecottage

Days and Hours: Working hours 8am to 6pm, Thursday to Monday

Location: Sussex

Please get in touch with your updated CV if you are interested in this position.


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