Live-In Housekeeper/Cook Surrey July 2026 Start

A family is seeking a live-in Housekeeper/Cook to support their Surrey home, which will be ready after renovations in July 2026.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Highlights:
Start : July 2026
Location : Surrey
Working Hours : 40 hours per week, 5 days a week (flexibility when the family is in residence)
Salary : £45,000£55,000 gross per annum
Overview
The family have three teenage boys who are based at school in London, with the family mainly using the Surrey property during weekends, holidays, and school breaks.
This is a varied all-rounder role suited to someone proactive, organised, and capable of working independently while communicating well with the Property Manager and PA.
The candidate must be a confident cook with strong gluten-free cooking knowledge and an understanding of healthy nutrition.
Duties included but not limited to:
Full housekeeping of the main house, pool house, and gym
Laundry, ironing, bed linen care, wardrobe management
Maintaining household supplies and grocery shopping
Preparing healthy gluten-free family meals (when family are in residence)
Pantry and fridge management
Supporting with small events and family entertaining
Overseeing contractors and reporting maintenance issues
Occasional driving duties for the children
Very occasional overnight care for the boys
Dog care when the family travels
Monitoring household security systems alongside the Property Manager
Benefits:
Private self-contained flat with separate xwzovoh entrance
Car provided for on-duty use
Additional hours paid or time off in lieu provided
Key Criteria:
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar private household role
Confident cook with strong gluten-free cooking experience
Knowledge of nutrition preferred
Confident driver in both countryside and London settings
Dog friendly
Non-smoker
If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.