TRAVELLING HOUSEKEEPER COOK
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Chelsea, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Perfect Household Staff Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3212 |
Summary
Perfect Household Staff is delighted to present an excellent opportunity for a discreet, expert, and highly proactive Housekeeper Cook to support a small, private family based in Chelsea, one of London’s most prestigious and vibrant neighbourhoods. Known for its elegant streets, boutique shops, and charming cafés, Chelsea offers an exceptional working environment with outstanding public transport links, making this live-out position easily accessible.
The principals are a private family who value professionalism, proven experience, and the ability to work harmoniously within an existing team.
Working as a Housekeeper Cook in a busy private family requires a blend of organisational skills, culinary expertise, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in domestic households, confidence in preparing Mediterranean and healthy family-style meals, and the ability to collaborate smoothly with a private chef and fellow housekeeper.
This position also involves the flexibility to travel with the family for trips lasting from one to five weeks, both within Europe and the USA.
Job Details:
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Working Days: Five days per week
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Language: English
Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications
Location: Chelsea, London, UK
Starting Date: ASAP
Main duties of the Full-Time Housekeeper Cook:
Preparing high-quality dinners and occasional additional meals, with a strong focus on Mediterranean cuisine and healthy dishes.
Collaborating effectively with the private chef and another housekeeper to ensure smooth household operations.
Carrying out general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, ironing, wardrobe organisation, and patio maintenance.
Assisting with a wide range of domestic tasks to maintain a well-ordered home environment.
Travelling with the family to Europe and the USA for periods of one to five weeks, ensuring continuity of service during trips.
Caring for the family dog, including feeding, basic grooming, and general oversight.
Utilising strong organisational skills to manage household tasks proactively and efficiently.
A driving licence is considered a bonus.
Requirements for this Full-Time Housekeeper Cook job:
Three or more years of private housekeeper cook experience
Two excellent checkable references
Conversational English
UK working permit
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If you are personally interested in the vacancy or are aware of another potential candidate who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via our website or email alexander@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk.
The principals are a private family who value professionalism, proven experience, and the ability to work harmoniously within an existing team.
Working as a Housekeeper Cook in a busy private family requires a blend of organisational skills, culinary expertise, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate will demonstrate proven experience in domestic households, confidence in preparing Mediterranean and healthy family-style meals, and the ability to collaborate smoothly with a private chef and fellow housekeeper.
This position also involves the flexibility to travel with the family for trips lasting from one to five weeks, both within Europe and the USA.
Job Details:
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Live-Out
Working Days: Five days per week
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Language: English
Salary: Negotiable, depending on qualifications
Location: Chelsea, London, UK
Starting Date: ASAP
Main duties of the Full-Time Housekeeper Cook:
Preparing high-quality dinners and occasional additional meals, with a strong focus on Mediterranean cuisine and healthy dishes.
Collaborating effectively with the private chef and another housekeeper to ensure smooth household operations.
Carrying out general housekeeping duties, including cleaning, ironing, wardrobe organisation, and patio maintenance.
Assisting with a wide range of domestic tasks to maintain a well-ordered home environment.
Travelling with the family to Europe and the USA for periods of one to five weeks, ensuring continuity of service during trips.
Caring for the family dog, including feeding, basic grooming, and general oversight.
Utilising strong organisational skills to manage household tasks proactively and efficiently.
A driving licence is considered a bonus.
Requirements for this Full-Time Housekeeper Cook job:
Three or more years of private housekeeper cook experience
Two excellent checkable references
Conversational English
UK working permit
Download Job Description
If you are personally interested in the vacancy or are aware of another potential candidate who may be interested in such a vacancy, please apply via our website or email alexander@perfecthouseholdstaff.co.uk.