Location: Chelsea, London
Days/Hours: 5 or 7 day rota | 09:00–17:00
Salary: Please present expectations
Start Date: Start of August ideally
Non Smoker
Pet (cat) Friendly

Overview

We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and proactive Housekeeper/Cook to join a warm and well-organised private household in Chelsea. The family includes two principals, their 1 year old girl (cared for by a full-time Nanny), and two affectionate cats.

You will work alongside the existing full-time Housekeeper on a 5 day or 7 day rota system. Excellent communication, a cooperative mindset, and a consistently high standard of care are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Full housekeeping duties: cleaning, tidying, dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining high standards across all six floors
• Laundry and ironing, including care for delicate, designer, and high-end garments
• Changing bed linens and ensuring household organisation is maintained
• Preparing simple, healthy, family-style meals (Mediterranean preferred) 
• Running light errands and providing flexible support where needed
• Working closely with the other Housekeeper to ensure consistency and efficiency
• Supporting the smooth running of a well-managed and respectful home

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in private households, ideally with longevity in previous roles
• Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills with a high attention to detail
• Trustworthy, discreet, and professional with a positive, can-do attitude
• Confident and friendly around pets, especially cats
• Good level of spoken and written English preferred
• A strong team player with clear communication and a collaborative approach
• Flexible, dependable, and looking for a long-term position
• Non smoker preferred

Cooking Requirements:

• No pork
• Ideally no salt or sugar for the child