Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd
Experienced Housekeeper/Cook sought near Banbury in North Oxfordshire, £50k+ gpa, September start
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Housekeeper/Cook
A high-calibre live-in Housekeeper/Cook is sought for a hands-on, full-time role at a prestigious country estate near Banbury, North Oxfordshire. This is a part-time weekend residence with occasional summer use and a high standard of presentation and service is expected despite the informal household style.
Responsibilities
- Day to Day Smooth Running of the House
- All standard housekeeping duties: cleaning, tidying, laundry, ironing, bed-making and turn-downs, fire setting, shopping, floral arrangements, and household admin.
- Cooking
- Occasionally to a good dinner party standard (recipes provided), including assistance with food preparation, drinks service, serving meals, and general hospitality-related tasks.
- Evening Work
- When the owners are in residence, with flexibility required for dinner service and guest support.
- Supervising External Contractors
- Or maintenance work when needed.
- Dog Care
- Including walking and feeding (must be dog friendly).
- Driving
- Essential due to rural location, with occasional guest pickups/drop-offs at the train station or airport.
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Chalet Responsibilities (Switzerland)
- Travel to the owners’ large 8-bedroom chalet in Switzerland 4–6 times during winter and 2–4 weeks in the summer (plus a 1-bedroom staff apartment).
- Arrive 1–2 days ahead of family and guests (typically 4–18 people), and stay on 1–2 days after departure for close-down.
- Duties include cleaning, tidying, laundry, shopping, assisting with meal prep, occasional cooking and serving, washing up and supporting daily hospitality.
- These periods involve the most intense and long days of work; time off in lieu will be given.
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Ideal Candidate
- Experienced, independent, self-starting, responsible and energetic.
- High standards of cleanliness and discretion.
- Comfortable working as part of a wider estate team.
- Able to adapt between periods of quiet routine and busy, high-demand hosting.
Role Details
- Hours: 5 days per week to include weekends up to 40-45hrs per week.
- Driving: A confident driver is essential. Use of a shared estate car for work purposes.
- Accommodation: 2 bedroom apartment in the stable block adjacent to the main house; partner welcome, but regret no children or pets.
Role to commence as soon as the right candidate is found.
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