Weekend Housekeeper / Companion - Wimborne, Dorset

Seeking a professional Housekeeper to work on a self employed ad hoc basis, mainly at the weekends, and on average 2 weekends per month.  

This individual will need to not only be a good housekeeper, but be a touch point for a teenager who will be at the property. Ideally a maternal figure with previous experience with children (either childcare or their own older children), and presents with common sense and happy to work independently.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Being the main touch point for the teenager (but mainly leaving them to their own devices)

• Making sure meals are prepared as required, laying the table and served up, taken away, washed up

• Ad hoc tasks like liaising with the Chefs on changing requirements (i.e. should friends suddenly be coming to dinner or to stay)

• Making sure all laundry is done

• Feeding the dogs

• Locking up at end of the day and stay overnight in lovely onsite accommodation

• There is a possibility of also travelling to Surrey and London, on occasion.

• Drive with own vehicle - petrol allowance when travelling to other locations.

Must be DBS cleared, self employed and present with checkable references. Start ASAP. Email your resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Travelling Private Chef – Rota, UK

Our HNW client is seeking a highly experienced, discreet, and reliable Travelling Private Chef to undertake cooking for a family of 3 persons - preparing healthy, nutritional meals using fresh produce sourced from local suppliers.

You will be cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family and preparing lunch for household staff up to 15 persons (dinner in the evening is prepared by an external chef so just needs warming up and sides prepared). And, you will be responsible for planning menus along with the occasional dinner party.

Our clients are looking for someone who is passionate about food, who has a desire for healthy living, and experienced in catering for various dietary requirements for guests etc. NB: One member of the family is Vegetarian.

The Chef will be responsible for overall maintenance and management of all the kitchens when on duty – some family style kitchens, others commercial - including hygiene, cleanliness, H&S.

Hours:  

7.30am – 7/8pm with some flexibility – 1 week on / 1 week off (there is some flexibility on this)

 Package / Salary:

£65-70k gross pa, plus discretionary Annual Bonus, Company pension and Statutory Entitlements, and Petrol Allowance. Accommodation is in staff cottages with own bedroom, nearby B&B and/or depending on location, return home in the evenings.

 Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Private Chef preferred, but not essential, with proven longevity in previous roles.

• Experience working in UHNW homes advantageous

• Should be based within a commutable distance in South East or West

• Passion for healthy cooking

• Proactive self-starter who can work autonomously

• DBS-checked & recent checkable references

• Happy to use own car and possess Driving Licence

Locations vary around South West England and Wales, therefore would suit a Chef in these regions for ease of travel. Start ASAP.

Email your concise food portfolio/presentation, along with covering email on your current situation, along with resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Housekeeper - Part time - Pimlico, London

We are seeking a self employed Housekeeper for a busy female principal, to clean her split level 2 bedroom apartment.

You will be meticulous with an eye for detail, with a calm and professional demeanor. Must have experience working in a high-end property; duties include cleaning, laundry and good ironing skills.

This is a part-time role for 5 hours every week. Ideally a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday - morning or afternoon - but must be finished by 6pm.

Must have recent and checkable private housekeeping references, with good English and communication skills, seeking a long term commitment.

You will also have DBS clearance and proven self employed status. Hourly rate £23 - £25 per hour DOE. Start ASAP.

Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - Kensington, London

Seeking an experienced and professional daily housekeeper for a large and formally run large property, along with some potential travel to clients other homes.

You will join a small team of housekeepers and work on a rotational schedule - ie morning shifts, afternoon or evening shift, hence you will be flexible to work any of these that are scheduled and enjoy this type of rota structure, reporting to the House Manager.

You will be a team player with a sleeves up outlook, be highly organised with a real eye for details, and have previous experience and knowledge in cleaning high end furniture and specialist finishes. Must be also comfortable working in a busy household with many guests, lots of family, and be very pet friendly.

£45,000 gross pa PAYE contract plus statutory entitlements, pension and discretionary bonus. To apply, you must have former experience in a formal household working within a domestic team, have utmost integrity and confidentiality, an EU or UK passport, current DBS, and live within easy access to Kensington. Start ASAP.

Email full work history to apply at cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Female Butler - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are seeking a confident and experienced Female Live In Butler (for cultural reasons) to work in a fully staffed, high end luxurious residence.

This is a prestigious opportunity to serve in one of the most respected Royal Palaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

You will have previous experience in a UHNW or Royal Household, and be culturally aware with required protocols necessary.

Your duties will be food and beverage service only, to VIP family members and guests, therefore your F&B hospitality skills will be top notch.

Working Days: 6 days week, 8 hours a day with one hour lunch break.

Salary: 18,000 SAR per month (approx. €4,400 p/mth plus accomodation)

Benefits: Visa, accommodation, transportation, medical insurance and return air ticket provided.

You will possess a current passport with Police clearance/DBS, and recent and checkable references with availability to start asap. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com