Travelling Housekeeper / Private Cook NEW

Overview

Our client seeks a Travelling Housekeeper / Private Cook of the highest calibre to support the fast-paced, international lifestyle of two Principals across a prestigious global portfolio of luxury residences.

This is a permanent role that will suit only the most polished and experienced private household professionals, those who have consistently delivered five-star standards within UHNW environments and understand instinctively what truly exceptional service looks like.

Combining hands-on housekeeping, couture-level laundry and wardrobe management, and private family cooking, the role demands a proactive, discreet professional who is equally at home managing a residence independently ahead of Principal arrivals as they are working seamlessly behind the scenes during a stay. No managerial duties or decision making authority are required.

Please note: trials for this position are scheduled for 19 – 22nd June, and shortlisted candidates should be available for these dates.

Job duties

Responsibilities of the Travelling Housekeeper/Private Cook include:

• Preparing residences in advance of Principal and guest arrivals, ensuring each property is immaculately presented, fully stocked, and operationally ready
• High-standard cleaning and upkeep of all rooms, including deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management, with particular care for luxury garments and delicate fabrics
• Planning and preparing nutritious, varied high-quality organic meals tailored to the preferences and dietary needs of the Principals and family
• Overseeing grocery shopping, provisioning, and household inventory management, ensuring kitchens, pantries, and stores remain fully stocked and well organised
• Liaising professionally with contractors, maintenance teams, and trusted suppliers
• Occasional errand running and day-to-day household support as required
• Regular travel between London, Portugal, and Dubai to support the Principals’ lifestyle across all residences

Candidates must be/have:

• Extensive experience within UHNW private households, with outstanding housekeeping and laundry expertise
• Strong private cooking skills with confidence preparing healthy, varied, family-style cuisine
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing housekeeping and culinary responsibilities across multiple global properties independently
• Immaculately presented, with a polished, professional manner at all times
• A genuine eye for detail and the highest personal standards
• Truly service-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and work quietly, efficiently and discreetly
• Full, clean driving licence
• Flexible and dependable, comfortable with frequent international travel and adapting seamlessly to different household environments
• Right to work in UK

Accommodation

Candidates must have an established base in London and will live out when working there. When travelling with the Principals to Portugal and Dubai, suitable private accommodation is provided.

Hours

Full-time. This role requires a high degree of flexibility; further detail on working hours will be provided at interview stage.

Location

Central London (primary base), with regular travel to Portugal and Dubai throughout the year.

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience and prior earnings.

Job ref

CP1038: Travelling Housekeeper/Private Cook in London/Portugal/Dubai for two Principals.

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