London Vacancies
London Couples I
London Housekeepers/ Cook I
London Chef/ Butler/ Chauffeur/ Gardener
This vacancy section was last updated on
06 February 2012 at 16:27
Couples
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or click on a job code number to apply online.
Job Code |
Job Title |
Location |
Start Date |
Salary |
| SC488 |
Inside Couple for Hampstead |
Hampstead |
ASAP |
£700 - £800 pwc |
| Previous couple of 11 years recommend ! Housekeeper/Cook and Butler/Houseman sought for a family based in Hampstead. Housekeeper/Cook duties to include cleaning and laundry, cooking family meals, and occasional babysitting of 3 School aged children. Dinner party standard cooking is a bonus but not essential. Butler/Houseman duties will include general houseman duties and serving at the table. Ideal candidates must be happy and able to travel to other properties in Switzerland and Spain. Ideal for one to drive. 1 bed flat provided. Preferably 5 ½ day week (negotiable). £700 - £800 per week net. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call Katherine 01225 484190 or email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC486 |
House Management couple |
Knightsbridge |
March |
£Top!!! |
| Live in House Management Couple (Head Housekeeper and Butler)
A proactive and loyal couple is required to run a large family home in Central London. The successful couple will have extensive experience in a similar role and be able to manage and run a team of staff effectively. This is the family’s main residence so the position will be full time and require dedication and flexibility. A couple who possess the grace and efficiency to be their eyes and ears when they are not in residence are essential.
Key Information Full time; must be available 7 days a week to fit in with a varied and ever changing schedule Accommodation will be self contained and provided within the main house.
Overall Duties: To oversee at all times a team of staff who care for the house and grounds To be the eyes and ears of the family when they are not in attendance and to provide a permanent presence at the house. To be a valuable link between the household staff and the families PAs To act on any information given by the PAs as to the families movements and requirements The family have an ever changing schedule and thus a proactive and forward thinking couple with an immaculate eye for detail are essential
Specific Role Requirements:
Butler To be the link between the family and all other household staff To have an intimate knowledge of the household and the needs of the family and to communicate this on a daily basis to other staff Supervision of other domestic staff as well as outside contractors and personnel Receiving and attending to guests Maintaining household security Possession of excellent public communication skills with a dynamic efficiency to be deployed at a moment’s notice
Housekeeper Responsible for the cleanliness of the entire home to include all laundry and dry cleaning Experience caring for delicate clothing and fine fabrics is essential, as is experience in maintaining wood, marble and silver products Cooking not required
Experience in a similar formal role is required The right couple will wish to be in the position for a significant amount of time and have a strong work ethic The candidates must have good communication skills, both written and verbal. The successful couple will be immaculately presented and energetic; and relish the responsibility of running a large home in London It would be desirable for both individuals to have 5 star hotel experience or similar.
Able to work under pressure and for long unscheduled hours in seamless conjunction with other staff Excellent managerial and supervision skills Discretion and loyalty are essential Registered candidates please call Katherine 01225 484190 or email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC485 |
HK/Cook & Maintenance/Driver/Security |
Guernsey |
ASAP |
£600-£800pwc |
| Super opportunity for fit and energetic Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance/Driver Couple to join a very happy team and large estate in Guernsey. Housekeeping duties will include the care of fine clothing, and cooking will be to a good family standard. Other staff employed including assistant housekeeper, butler and team of gardeners. Drivers essential, car will be provided for use on duty. Occasional travel may be required to other property in Spain. 2 bedroom cottage provided on the estate. Post will be 5 days 40 hours a week on a rota basis (some weekend work will be required). Salary very negotiable according to previous experience around £600 - £800 per week net. ASAP start. If interested email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC484 |
Housekeeper/Nanny & Houseman/Maint/Driver |
Geneva, Switzerland |
March |
£600-£800+pwc |
| Super new role for experienced couple who would enjoy looking after young family (baby 5 months) who are in the process of moving to a newly renovated home 10 minutes from Central Geneva. Informal family would like all housekeeping duties, basic cooking (good cook a bonus but not essential), help with the baby and baby sitting 2 nights a week. Spouse to look after general maintenance of pool and garden, driving for airport runs and assisting with cleaning. Would ideally suit couple who speak a little French (and fluent English) and like dogs! 1 bed apartment provided with separate entrance. If interested please call Katherine 01225 484190, unregistered candidates please email cvs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC483 |
HK/Nanny/Cook & Driver/Handyman/Gardener |
Henley-On-Thames |
ASAP |
£750++ |
| Housekeeper/Nanny/Cook & Driver/Handyman/Gardener required for a post in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire. Duties include housekeeping in a large property, help with the care of 2 young girls, and cooking; driving, large garden/vegetable garden maintenance, and handyman jobs. Ideal candidates will be fluent in Tagalog or Portuguese and happy to work with pets. Separate, spacious 2 bed accommodation available. 5 day week flexible. £750++ negotiable. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 17173; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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Housekeeper & Maintenance/Handyman |
Weybridge, Surrey |
ASAP |
£650 - £800 pwn |
 | Housekeeper & Maintenance/Handyman Couple sought for our clients based in Weybridge, Surrey. Housekeeper will be responsible for the immaculate care of clothing, and undertake ladies’ maid duties. Maintenance/Handyman will be required to keep patios and driveways clean and clear, and help assist in the gardening and with the care of cars. Candidates must be team players, as full retinue of staff employed. Tagalog an advantage but not essential. Drivers not essential but cat lover is! No cooking required. 5.5 day week with generally Thursday PM and Friday off, hours approx 9.30am – 6.30pm. 1 bed apartment with bathroom and separate entrance provided. Kitchen is shared with other staff, and all meals will be provided. Salary negotiable depending on experience £650 - £800 pwn. Initial interviews may be in London for an ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21588; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC481 |
Housekeeper/Nanny & Garden Maintenance/Handyman |
Buckinghamshire |
February 2012 |
£700 pwn |
| Relaxed, informal, busy family with four children (aged 4-11) are looking for a child orientated couple who are happy to "muck in" and assist where necessary. Duties to include all housekeeping, School runs, family cooking (mostly just for the children) not necessary for dinner parties. Mum works in London 3 days per week so responsible, proactive approach essential. Garden of 6 acres needs general maintenance, mowing, DIY and general helping out where required. Current housekeeper of 4 years recommends! Perfect English and dog lovers essential. Monday - Friday, generally 8am-6.30pm, very occasionally may need help at weekends. 2 bed cottage provided (can be furnished or un-furnished). Car provided for on duty only. Interviewing now for end of January, February start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 2153; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC480 |
Cook/Housekeeper & Butler/Maintenance/Security |
Berkshire |
ASAP |
£750 pwn |
| Super opportunity for experienced couple to look after retired couple and their beautiful home close to Newbury. Good standard of cooking - breakfast, lunch and light dinner and occasional dinner parties and housekeeping, laundry, cleaning. Spouse to help with cleaning and looking after cars, animals (dogs and chickens), indoor pool, occasional serving (for dinner parties) and security. No gardening required as 2 gardeners employed. 2 bed cottage provided in the grounds. 5 day week with 1 weekend off a month. ASAP start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21330; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC479 |
HK/Cook & Maintenance/Driver/Butler |
Chelsea, London |
January 2012 |
£800 pwn |
| Experienced London Housekeeper/Cook & Maintenance/Driver/Butler couple sought for a super new post in Chelsea. Housekeeper/Cook duties will include all general housekeeping, looking after clothes, running errands, preparing meals. Ideal candidate will enjoy cooking be dog friendly and have basic computer literacy. Maintenance/Driver/Butler duties will include basic garden and household help and maintenance, general Butler/houseman duties, driving in London/to the country, and care of cars. Monday – Friday, £800 pwc. I bed studio house provided, with bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchenette. January 2012 start. Registered candidates please call or email, quoting reference 21564; new candidates please email CVs to katherine@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC476 |
Cook/Housekeeper & Houseman/Butler |
London(Belgravia) / Italy (Portofino) |
ASAP |
£700-£800+pwn |
| Fabulous job for the right couple. Our client has property in London and Portofino and requires staff to travel and work at both properties. Candidates must have that ‘can-do’ and ‘international mind set’. In London you would be working as part of a team, but primarily responsible for the family meals, housekeeping and offering Butler services. You would muck in with everything including the laundry or helping the secretary if necessary. This is a very informal and relaxed family who take pride in and look after their staff. When travelling to Italy your main duties would be cooking as they like to entertain. If you speak Italian and can prepare Italian meals that would be a bonus! Duty days and hours will be discussed at interview. Salary circa £700-£800 plus per week net and includes self-contained accommodation in all homes. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply on-line, email staff@imperialstaff.com and call 01225 484190. |
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| SC473 |
HK/Cook & Handyman/Garden Maint - ON HOLD |
Amsterdam |
ASAP |
£600-£800pwc |
| Appreciative family based in central Amsterdam with other staff employed are looking for experienced couple to look after all housekeeping, family cook (not DPs) general maintenance and assistance with gardening. Animal lovers useful as dog and cat in residence! Tagalog advantageous, EU passport essential. No driving required. Separate 2 bed apartment provided closeby. Monday - Friday 40 hour week, if interested call Bath office 01225 484190, email updated cvs to staff@imperialstaff.com |
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Caretaker/Gardener/Security & Cook/Housekeeper |
Loire Valley, France |
ASAP |
Negotiable around £700pwc |
 | Top couple sought to look after Chateaux in the Loire Valley for employer in residence approx 2 months of the year. Drivers, non smokers and French speakers essential. Cooking for dinner parties when in residence, all housekeeping, laundry and serving at table, gardening duties, pool maintenance, security etc. Separate 1 bed accommodation provided. Regret no pets and dependants. Long term service history and excellent references paramount for this super post. Call Bath office 01225 484190, email staff@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC466 |
Cook/Housekeeper & Driver/Handyman |
Hampstead |
end August/September |
£800pwn |
| Busy family (3 School aged children)looking for experienced couple to assist with cooking - for the family and dinner parties (up to 8 people), all housekeeping, laundry etc. Spouse for general maintenance, driving, serving at table. Nice accommodation provided. 5.5 dayt week. £800 per week net. Call Bath office 01225 484190, email staff@imperialstaff.com |
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Housekeeper/Cook & Houseman/Maintenance |
Chelsea |
ASAP |
£700+pwn |
 | Experienced couple sought for recommended post with young family as Housekeeper/family cooking/occasional childcare for 1 year old baby and houseman/maintenance (no driving required). The housekeeper would be required to travel with the family for occasional holidays. 5.5 day week, self contained 1 bed flat provided. Salary negotiable from £700 per week net. Call Bath office 01225 484190, email staff@imperialstaff.com |
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| SC448 |
TOP Chef & House manager (ref 19090) |
Central London |
Flexible for the right couple |
£900++ pwn |
| TOP TOP couple needed for 5.5 day week in formal home in Central London. Chef needs to be highly qualified and experienced and the other partner needs to fulfill the role of house manager and chauffeur to the family. Duties to include preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and a three course dinner (preferably using healthy ingredients, sushi experience preferable), occasional dinner party catering, making tea and coffee, driving, flower arranging and ensuring house is clean and tidy at all times. Day to start at 07h30 and accommodation provided is a separate flat. Would suit professional, discreet and punctual couple with excellent references and wide experience.Call Bath office 01225 484190, email staff@imperialstaff.com |
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London Housekeepers, HK/Cooks & HK/Nannies
Email staff@imperialstaff.com call +44 (0) 207 795 6255 for further details, or click
on a job code number to apply online.
Job Code |
Job Title |
Location |
Start Date |
Salary |
| SHK2169 |
Part-time daily housekeeper/cook |
W1 |
ASAP |
Competitive |
| A part-time daily housekeeper/cook who works to a very high standard and who likes dogs is sought by our client in W1. Your housekeeping duties include all housework within the apartment, laundry and ironing (with a good working knowledge of the care of fine linen and cashmere). You would also be required to cook for the dog, take him for good walks and, on occasions, bathe him. Flexibility to work overtime is important. This is a 5-6day duty week working just 3-4hrs per day preferably in the afternoons (12pm or 1pm onwards). Salary very competitive. Start ASAP to incorporate a handover from outgoing housekeeper. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2169 |
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| SHK2168 |
Daily housekeeper/mothers help |
SW1 |
ASAP |
£400-£450 per week net |
| A daily housekeeper/mother’s helper is sought by this family of 4 children under the age of 12 living in SW1. There is a nanny already employed and so you will have shared charge. You are expected to be proficient and efficient with your time and have very good working experience within a family home. Excellent laundry and high standards of cleaning are required and you would be required to prepare the children’s meals (sometime family meals). There will be occasional babysitting. Duty days/hours: Monday-Friday 0730 – 1930 Saturdays 0900-1930 (flexible) Salary £400 - £450 per week net. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2168 |
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| SHK2167 |
Live-in Housekeeper |
W1 |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
| A live-in housekeeper who gives attention to detail and has excellent working wardrobe and fine fabric care is sought by this busy couple in W1. Other duties would include general housework, light cooking and various errands. One must be able to speak good clear English and handle tradesmen, deliveries and telephone calls. Duty days/hours: Monday – Friday 0700 – 1900 with breaks in between and flexibility on both sides. Salary £400 per week net includes a lovely bedroom/bathroom/kitchenette in the staff quarters. Start ASAP Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2167 |
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| SHK2166 |
Live-in Housekeeper/Mothers help |
SW7 |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
| A live-in housekeeper who has a love of children is sought by this family of 3 children living in SW7. Your duties will be general housekeeping and laundry, family cooking and the school run. You may be required to travel with the family when they travel on vacation, therefore candidates with EU passports need only apply. Duty days/Hours: 5 day week, 40 hrs. Salary £400 per week net including own lovely room/shower in the house. Start ASAP. Please ensure your Cv, references and CRB are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2166 |
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| SHK2165 |
Live-in Housekeeper |
W9 |
ASAP |
£350 per week net |
| An experienced live-in Housekeeper with good cooking skills is sought by this family living in W9. There is no child-care as the children are now adults. The hours of duty are quite flexible and are governed by your daily schedule which is, basically, morning cleaning/break for lunch/ prepare and clear supper. A laundress is employed and so you will not be required to do laundry. The dog will need walking and taking care of, particularly when the principals are away. Duty days Monday – Friday. Salary £350 + plus a lovely room and bathroom in the house. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2165 |
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| SHK2164 |
Daily housekeeper/nanny |
SW3 |
ASAP |
£300 per week net |
| A daily housekeeper is required for our busy client with two young girls living in SW3. The client travels on business a great deal throughout the year and so your duty days and hours would be far more flexible (on both sides) than those shown. Your duties would include general housework, laundry and ironing as well as silver care and flower arranging. There will be family cooking and running a few errands, hence a driver would be a bonus. There is opportunity to travel with the family on their holidays. When the principals are not in the UK you would be required to simply keep the house clean and fresh. The client employs a temporary nanny who works 10am – 4pm so you would be expected to prepare the children in the morning and put them to bed in the evening. Duty days/hours: Monday – Saturday (occasional Sundays) 0700-1900 with flexibility. Salary £300 per week net. Interviews late February. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2164 |
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| SHK2163 |
Live-in Nanny/housekeeper |
W1 |
ASAP |
£350 per week net |
| A live-in housekeeper with excellent nanny skills is sought by this family of 3 children (including a newborn) who live in W1. There is a strong element of housekeeping to this position as well as very hands-on child-care, therefore candidates must have a traceable nanny background with excellent references. Candidates must have a good command of English, be proactive, confident and well organized with good housekeeping skills including laundry care.There is also the opportunity for travel with this family. Duty days/hours: Monday – Friday 0730 – 1930 (with break in between) plus one night babysitting upon request. Salary £350 per week net that includes a lovely self-contained 1 bedroom basement apartment. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB check are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref SHK 2163 |
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| SHK2162 |
Live-In Nanny/housekeeper |
W9 |
end March/April |
£300 per week net |
| A live-in Nanny/housekeeper is sought by this family of 2 children under the age of 5 (another on the way in June). Based in W9 you will have sole chare as both parents work full-time. By September the children will go on to nursery/school and you will have the responsibility of the new born. Whilst your duties would be predominately about the care of the children you will also be asked to help with the housework. Duty days/hours: 7:30am-7:30pm Monday through Friday with occasional and pre agreed help on Saturday mornings.
Salary £300 per week net (negotiable) includes a lovely top floor apartment with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living space. Start March/April (interviews sooner). Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2162 |
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| SHK2160 |
Live-in Housekeeper |
Kensington |
end February |
£400 per week net |
| A live-in child-friendly housekeeper is required by this family of 3 children of school age who live in Kensington. Two of the children attend boarding school and the third attends a local school. Your duties would include light housework, family cooking and errands on behalf of the principal. Duty days: 6 day week including weekends. Salary £400 per week net includes bedroom with en-suite within the house. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2160 |
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| SHK2159 |
Live-in Nanny/housekeeper |
Dulwich SE21 |
ASAP |
£450 neg |
| A live-in Nanny/housekeeper is required by a family with 2 children (6 and 7) who live in Dulwich. The family are looking for someone with initiative and who is looking for a long-term position. A part-time Nanny / tutor is employed for afternoons Mon-Thurs and for all of the school holidays apart from the first and last two days. Your main duties would be to prepare family meals, school kit and assist with school runs; and while the children are at school to do general housework, laundry, as well as running household errands. The parents both work but one or other parent will generally be home to eat with you and the children. There will be some sole charge after school. Duty days/hours: Monday – Friday 0730 – 1930 (earlier on Friday) but time off in the day. Occasional babysitting Mon-Thurs. 4 weeks annual holiday but will normally be more. Salary £450 (negotiable) and includes bedroom & bathroom. Start ASAP or up to end March. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2159 |
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| SHK2158 |
Live-in Housekeeper/cook |
W1 |
ASAP |
£450per week net |
| Applicants with experience of working in a formal home are invited to apply for the post of live-in Housekeeper/cook.
Required by a family of 4 children living in a larger home in W1. Candidates must have exceptionally high standards of housekeeping skills including experience of cleaning marble, exotic timbers and antiques. Also one must have very high standards of laundry and ironing and a working knowledge of caring for fine linen and cashmere. This is a fully staffed house that includes a live-in nanny.
You will be required to plan, prepare and serve the family meals (lunch and dinner). Salary £450 per week net.
Duty days/hours: 5 day week working on a roster system. 10 hours per day.Flexibility required. Start ASAP.
Please ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2158 |
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| SHK2157 |
Daily housekeeper |
SW1 |
ASAP |
£400 per weeknet |
| A child-friendly daily housekeeper who is able to cook good family meals is required by this lovely family of 3 children in SW1. A full-time live-in nanny is already employed, as is a part-time housekeeper. Candidates must have formal house experience and good working knowledge of running a home. You must possess high standards of cleaning and ironing and speak clear English as you will be attending to tradesmen. You would need to be very child friendly as all three are under the age of 5 and on occasions you may be asked to help with simple early-year homework. This client is looking for a candidate with long-term commitment. Duty days/hours: Monday – Friday 0730 – 1930 (with 2 hour break) Salary £400 per week net Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2157. |
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| SHK2156 |
Temporary live-in Housekeeper |
NW6 |
02 Feb - 02 April |
£350 per week net |
| A temporary live-in housekeeper is required by this family of 2 children who live in NW6. This is a lovely full-time position in which you would be required to do basic housekeeping, laundry and ironing and a little cooking for the family. There is a little dog who would need his daily exercise too! The dates are from 02 April– 28 April working Monday to Friday with no set hours, as long as the work is done! Salary £350 per week net including a lovely bedroom en-suite. ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2156 |
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| SHK2155 |
Live-in Houskeeper/cook |
SW3 |
ASAP |
£350 per week net |
| Delightful, elderly couple in Chelsea are looking for that ‘one-in-a –million’ live-in housekeeper/cook/carer who would help them on a day-to-day basis. The average day would be to prepare breakfast, drive the gentleman to the station (car provided), tidy house, prepare lunch and help the daily cleaner with a few chores, and cook supper. Ideal candidate should be able to work on own initiative. The clients enjoy a lot of travel and you may be required to go with them. Hours: 5.5 day week 0800-2000hrs very flexible, sometimes weekends when family visit. Salary £350 per week net includes lovely self-contained basement apartment with kitchen, living room and bedroom en-suite. Start ASAPPlease ensure your CV, references and CRB are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref SHK2155 |
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| SHK2154 |
Live-in carer/housekeeper/companion |
NW11/ Hampstead |
ASAP |
£350 per week net |
| A live-in part-time Carer/Companion/Housekeeper is required with immediate start for this professional elderly couple, the lady having a Motor Neurone Disease, therefore a nursing or caring background would be useful.
Generally your duties would include assisting withtheir personal care especially for the lady in dressing and the like; preparation and serving of their evening meal; general assistance wherever and whenever necessary.
The couple have a longstanding Housekeeper 9-5 each weekday.
Hours 4 days per week: 8.15 - 9am in the mornings; 6.30 - 10.30 pm with time off for own dinner; and 10am-10.30pm at weekends with 2 hours off each day with a good deal of flexibility.
The couple live in Hampstead and their son and daughter live close by.
Salary £300 per week net plus a charming self contained apartment on the top floor of their home with all utilities included.
Interested candidates please ensure I have your current CV, references and CRB checks and apply in writing to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK 2154 |
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| SHK2153 |
Live-in housekeeper |
W1 |
End January |
£400 per week net |
| A traditional housekeeper who has extensive experience working in a formal home is required by my clients in W1. You will be working alongside, and rotating duties, with the current housekeeper. Candidates who have very high standards in the care of antiques and silver, fine linen and cashmere as well as equally high standard of ironing need only apply. You will also be required to cook the family meals when the other housekeeper is off-duty. A uniform is provided. Duty days/hours: 5.5 day week that includes Sundays which are worked in rotation with your colleague. Salary £400 per week net and includes own bedroom & bathroom and shared sitting room with the other housekeeper. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2153 |
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| SHK2152 |
Daily housekeeper/cook |
NW1 |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
| Daily Housekeeper and very good Cook with child-care background who is exceptionally detailed and organized and who has experience in working in a formal household is required for this North London home. As a housekeeper one must be experienced in all roles and know how to care for silver and fine linen as well as having good laundry working knowledge. As a cook one must be able to cook from scratch using organic produce and prepare excellent, solid family meals. A Nanny is employed, however one must be capable and able to help with child-care as and when required, including the occasional babysitting. Fluent English is a must. The family home is located in a beautiful part of London, close to regents Park and Mayfair. Start ASAP. Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8 – 10 hrs per day with flexibility. Salary circa £400 per week net. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying online to jeannie’imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK 2152
Note: if there is a candidate interested in this post but wanting to work just 3 – 4 days per week, including Saturdays, please do also apply. |
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| SHK2151 |
Live-in Housekeeper/cook |
Marlebone Road |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
| Live-in Housekeeper and very good cook who has child-care experience, is exceptionally detailed and organized when running a home is required by this family of 2 children who live in a lovely part of London. One’s cooking abilities must be proven by preparing meals from scratch using organic produce. As a housekeeper one must have good working knowledge of cleaning and caring for antiques and silver and have high standard in cleaning. There is a full-time nanny employed, however there will be times when you would be asked to help with the children both of whom are under the age of 6. Candidates who have that ‘can-do’ attitude and can work on one’s own initiative without direction and have flexibility with hours would be welcome to apply. Duty days: 5 day week including Saturdays. Hours: 0800 – 2000hrs. Salary circa £400 per week net includes a lovely bedroom with en- suite bathroom. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB checks are current when applying online to jeannie’imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK2151 |
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| SHK2150 |
Daily Housekeeper/nanny |
SW11 |
19 February |
£320 - £350 per week net |
| A daily housekeeper /nanny is required by my client in SW11 who is returning to work 4 days a week during which time you would have sole charge of this 10 month old child.Other duties include general house work, laundry and ironing as well as preparing the little one’s food. There may be some occasional babysitting. Duty days/hours: Monday – Thursday 0730 – 1900 hrs. Salary £320 - £350 per week net. Start 19 February. Please ensure your CV, references and CRB check are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2150 |
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| SHK2148 |
Part-time daily Housekeeper |
W11 |
February |
£10 per hour net |
| Part-time housekeeper/ nanny who loves to cook eagerly sought by busy family with two small boys (1 and 3 years) in W11. Duties will include family cooking so love of cooking is a bonus! Candidates who are proud to offer a high standard of housekeeping, laundry, ironing and silver care are welcome to apply. You must be hard-working, honest and highly organised. Excellent level of English is essential.There is a nanny in place but you may be required to help out with school runs, play dates etc when nanny and mum aren't there so childcare experience is a must. Regular evening babysitting also required. Duty days/hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 0730 or 0800 start and Saturday 1300 start for 4 – 5 hours a day. Salary £10 per hour net. Start February. REGISTERED CANDIDATES NEED ONLY APPLY. Please ensure your CV and references are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2148 |
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| SHK2146 |
Part-time housekeeper/cook |
W14 |
ASAP |
£12 per hour net |
| My client in W14 seeks a part-time housekeeper / cook for his home near Holland Park. There are just the two of them and their Labrador dog, no children! Candidates who can cook Sri Lankan or Indian foods would be most welcome to apply! Duty days/hours: Monday/Tuesday and Wednesday 0900 – 1500hrs. No weekends. Salary £12 per hour net. ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV and references are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job reference: SHK 2146 |
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| SHK2145 |
Housekeeper/nanny |
SW11 |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
| A live-in housekeeper who has child-care experience is sought by this family of 3 children under the age of 6 and who live in SW11. Candidates would be required to assist with the children in preparing the family meals, doing the school run, helping around the house where necessary with housework and laundry. The client’s wife is on a vegan diet and so knowledge of vegan food would be a bonus! Duty days/hours: Monday - Friday 0700 - 1900 with break in between Also potentially to work a couple hours on a Saturday morning. Salary £400 per week net including a lovely large self-contained bedroom with en-suite within the house. Please ensure your CV and references are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2145 |
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| SHK2144 |
Daily Housekeeper/cook - ON HOLD |
W14 |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
| A daily housekeeper/cook who would like the opportunity to travel to Switzerland is required by this family in W14. A housekeeper couple are already employed at the London home and your duties would be general housekeeping and laundry. When in Verbier your attention would be more focused on cooking for the family of which there are 3 adult siblings and a 14 year old. Candidates must be in possession of a British or EU passport and be able to travel with the family in February and at Easter time. Duty days/hours: Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700 (FLEXIBLE). Salary £400 per week net. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV and references are current when applying to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2144 |
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| SHK2143 |
Live-in Housekeeper |
Hampstead |
ASAP |
£ negotiable |
| A live-in child-friendly housekeeper who can drive, has good communication and computer skills is required for this busy family of 4 children in Hampstead. There are also 2 au pairs employed and so the work-load is shared. Duties would include general housework and laundry. Duty days/hours: Monday – Friday Salary is negotiable and includes a lovely bedroom in the house with shared kitchen and bathroom with the au-pairs. Start ASAP. Only registered candidates need apply to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref SHK2143 |
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Daily housekeeper |
SW1 |
ASAP |
£400 per week net |
 | A reliable daily housekeeper who can cook is required for this family of 2 adult children in SW1. Duties include housekeeping to a high standard, laundry/ironing and family cooking. This is a lovely job for the right candidate as the client is often away and the children are in university. However when everyone is home it can be quite busy – especially with the laundry! Duty days/hours: Monday – Saturday 1000 – 1700 with one weekday working 1000 – 1500hrs. Salary £400 per week net. Please ensure your CV and reference are current when applying online to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref SHK 2142 |
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Part-time daily housekeeper |
W2 |
Jan 2012 |
£12 per hour net |
 | A Daily, part-time cleaner is required for a home in W2. General housework & laundry – no cooking, unless you would like to help out. Candidates MUST speak good clear English. Working up to 17 hours per week, Monday - Friday mornings only from 0900 – 1200/1300. £12 per hour net. Only registered candidates need apply to jeanie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2140 |
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| SHK2139 |
Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper |
W6 |
early January |
£350 per week net |
| A SPANISIH SPEAKING Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper is required by this family with a 1 year old girl who live in W6. The role involves 3 working days as Nanny and 2 days as Housekeeper. As Nanny you would be required take care of the child’s needs including playing, making her meals, bathing and dressing, taking to playgroup or park etc with a handover to Mum at around 7pm. As Housekeeper all household duties that also include laundry, ironing and family cooking. Duty days/hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 2000hrs. Salary £350 per week net including a bedroom and own bathroom on your own floor. Start early January. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref SHK2139 |
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| SHK2138 |
Live-in Housekeeper/Nanny |
SW10 |
January |
£350-£400 per week net |
| live-in housekeeper with good childcare background (mother/nanny) is sought by this family of 2 girls aged 3 & 4 years old who live in SW10. There will be occasions when you will have sole charge, however the daily routine would include preparing the children for Mother to take to school; housework, laundry and cooking before collecting the children from school early afternoon and taking care of them and preparing them for bed. You would be required to cook simple, healthy family meals. Mature candidates looking for a long-term commitment need only apply. Duty days/hours: Monday – Saturday 0715 – 1915. Off Sunday and ½ day in week. Salary £350 - £400 per week net to include a luxurious bedroom with two large windows and Sky TV & wi-fi plus an en-suite bathroom. Start early January 2012. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2138 |
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| SHK2137 |
Daily Housekeeper/Houseman |
NW3 |
January |
£12 per hour net |
| A well organized and experienced housekeeper/houseman who speaks and understands both written and spoken English, can work own initiative and be flexible with hours is sought by this busy house in NW3. This is a particularly important factor as you will have to take telehpone messages from, and write notes relating to, very high profile callers. Although the client resides alone, the house has many visitors,therefore you would need to think on your feet and be pro-active by mucking in wherever/whenever is necessary. This is currently a live-out position but may become live-in at a later stage. There is the possibility of travel to Italy and Europe therefore EU or British passport holders only need apply. There are two dogs and a cat, and so a lover of animals is important. Duty days would be very flexible but Monday – Friday and the hours would also be very flexible but between 0900 – 1800. Salary £12 per hour net. Start January. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2137 |
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| SHK2136 |
Live-in Housekeeper - ON HOLD |
SW12 |
ASAP |
£300 per week net |
| A live-in Housekeeper is required for this family of 3 children all of whom do not need a nanny! Living in SW12 they need someone to take care of the housework, laundry and ironing and help Mum with the cooking (unless you prefer to do the cooking yourself!). The dog would also need walking! Duty days/hours: Monday and Friday 0730 – 1930 / Tuesday & Thursday 0730 – 0930 (with the opportunity to babysit for a family nearby on these two days) / Saturday 3 – 4 hours in the morning. Wednesday and Sundays off. Hence salary is reflected at £300 per week net and includes a lovely large bedroom with internet/TV, sofa and bathroom on the top floor. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2136 |
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TEMPORARY Housekeeper |
SW3 |
16 Dec - 08 Jan |
£12 per hour |
 | TEMPORARY Housekeeper for SW3 required 16 December – 8 January (excluding 24th, 25th 31st Dec and 01st Jan). Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm £12 per hour net.
Please call 01225 484190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com. ONLY REGISTERED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY.job ref: SHK 2128 |
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| SHK2127 |
Housekeeper/Nanny |
NW11 |
Will wait for the right person!! |
£400 per week net |
| An experienced housekeeper with a nanny background is sought by this family of one little child in NW11. Duties include general housework/laundry and ironing as well as share responsibility of the toddler with Mum. There would be sole charge at the weekend. The family own a dog and so you would need to be dog friendly. Duty days include weekends with days off midweek. 0700 – 1900hrs. Salary £400 per week net that includes a lovely room and bathroom on the top floor. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref :SHK 2127 |
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Cook for Christmas! |
Hampstead |
24th-26th December |
£250 per day |
 | Family chef sought to cook traditional Christmas dinner for 6 adults and 4 children in Hampstead. Will need to prep on Christmas Eve, then cook on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. £250 per day net, accommodation provided if needed. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply on line to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK2124 |
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| SHK2123 |
Nanny/Housekeeper |
W11 |
ASAP |
£350 per week net |
| live-in Nanny/Housekeeper is required for this family of 2 girls under the age of 5 who live in W11.This post involves travelling to Europe during the holidays. Candidates must appreciate a structured format for both nanny and housekeeping work. As nanny this is a shared role as the Mother is at home. Your responsibilities would be to prepare children for school, cooking for the children, and keeping them entertained. As housekeeper your duties include general housework, laundry, ironing and dog walking. Applicants must be fit and healthy as well as having a youthful outlook on life. Duty days/hours Monday to Friday 0700 – 1900 plus Saturday 0700 - 1200 and babysitting on Friday nights. Salary £350 per week net; accommodation is own bedroom and shared bathroom. Start ASAP.Please ensure your CV and references are current when applying to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2123 |
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| SHK2122 |
Part-time housekeeper |
W1 |
January |
£10-£12 per hour net |
| A French speaking part-time daily housekeeper/nanny is required for this family of 2 children under the age of 8 who live in W1. This post will most likely involve travelling with the family on occasions . Your duties would include sole charge of the children, and all housekeeping /laundry jobs. Duty days/hours: Monday to Friday 6 hours per day, preferably the afternoons. Salary £10 - £12 per hour net. Start January/February. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply on line to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK2122 |
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| SHK2121 |
Cook/Housekeeper |
W10 |
January 2012 |
£350 per week net |
| A great cook/housekeeper who uses her initiative and can muck in with the family is required by this busy but happy family in W10. Candidates must be able to cook to dinner party standard as clients entertain once a week. Other duties include keeping house, working in conjunction with the twice weekly cleaner. Bed making, laundry, shopping, preparing all family meals. Clients own properties overseas therefore you must be in possession of a British or EU passport and be prepared to travel. There is also a lovely opportunity to spend a month in Italy cooking for client guests! Duty days/hours, need to be flexible but generally are Tuesday – Saturday 0900 – 1900 occasional sundays will be required .Salary £350 per week net plus a lovely self contained 1 bedroom apartment. Start January 2012. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2121 |
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| SHK2117 |
Cook/Housekeeper/Houseman |
London / Italy |
ASAP |
£400 min per week net |
| Cook/Housekeeper/Houseman: Fabulous job for the right candidate. Our client has property in London and Portofino and requires staff to travel and work at both properties. Candidates must have that ‘can-do’ and ‘international mind set’. In London you would be working as part of a team, but primarily responsible for the family meals and offering Butler services. You would muck in with everything including the laundry or helping the secretary if necessary. This is a very informal and relaxed family who take pride in and look after their staff. When travelling to Italy your main duties would be cooking as they like to entertain. If you speak Italian and can prepare Italian meals that would be a bonus! Duty days and hours will be discussed at interview. Salary circa £400 plus per week net and includes self-contained accommodation in all homes. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply o-line to Jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2117 |
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Live-in Nanny/Housekeeper |
SW1W |
ASAP |
£350 - £400 per week net |
 | A Live-in Nanny with Housekeeping skills, or Housekeeper with child-care experience is required by this family with a 1year old little girl. The mother is a hands-on Mum, however you will be required to use your own initiative, work as part of a team to help both mother and daily housekeeper whenever/wherever necessary. Candidates with a warm, kind disposition who love children, well educated, speak good clear English and want to be part of this family are welcome to apply. Duty days: 5.5 week 40 hrs. Salary £350 - £400 per week net including own basement apartment with en-suite bedroom and kitchenette. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV and references are current when you apply on-line to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2116 |
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| SHK2113 |
Daily Nanny/Housekeeper |
SW19 |
ASAP |
Negotiable depending upon experience |
| A mature daily nanny/housekeeper who can work on one’s own initiative is sought by this family of 3 children in SW19. Your primary duties are to the children all of whom are over the age of 10 and who attend the local school. You will be required to prepare meals for the children, take to/from school and other activities as well as help with homework and generally keep their rooms tidy. You must have excellent command of the English language. Other staff are employed. The current nanny is taking maternity leave in February and so you will work alongside her until then. Until February the duty days/hours are: Monday – Friday 1400 – 2000 (with flexibility) after which the duty day/hours are 0730 – 1900 with 4 hour break in between. Salary is negotiable and according to experience. Start ASAP. Please ensure your CV and references are current before applying on-line to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK2113 |
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Temp Daily HK/Mothers Help |
SW6 (Fulham) |
ASAP - 9th Dec |
£10phn |
 | Family in SW6 looking for a temporary Housekeeper / Mother's help for 2 boys, aged 3.5 years & 15 weeks and girl aged 18 months. Role is mainly housekeeping, but must be happy changing the occasional nappy etc. Hours Monday-Friday, 12pm-7pm. Salary £10 per hour net. To start ASAP until 9th December. Please ensure you CV and references are current when you apply on-line to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK2108 |
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Housekeeper/Cook |
Hampstead |
ASAP |
Negotiable |
 | Family in Hampstead looking for a Housekeeper/Family Cook. Very flexible for the right candidate, 40 hours per week, could be live-in or daily, salary negotiable dependent on experience. To start ASAP. Please ensure you CV and references are current when you apply on-line to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:SHK2107 |
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Carer/Companion/Housekeeper |
Hampstead N2 |
ASAP |
£350 |
 | A live-in Carer/Companion/Housekeeper is required with immediate start for this elderly couple, one of whom has Motor Neuron, therefore a nursing or caring background is necessary. The couple live in Hampstead and their son lives close by to cover for the weekends. Generally your duties would include assisting with personal care for the lady and change her dressings. Prepare their daily meals and muck in wherever, whenever necessary. Hours 4 days per week, 3 hours a day, and 10am-7pm at weekends with a good deal of flexibility. Salary £350 per week net plus a self contained apartment on the top floor. Interested candidates please ensure I have your current CV and references and apply in writing to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref:2100 |
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| SHK2099 |
Great Cook and housekeeper |
NW8 |
ASAP |
Circa £350 - £400 depending upon experience. |
| A competent and good cook who is equally organized around the house is sought by this busy family in NW8. The two boys are busy every day with swimming and football and so there is always plenty of laundry. On the cooking side you will be required to work closely with the mother’s instructions and ensure meals are ready for when she and the boys return home in the early evening. Although mother is very much hands-on candidates will need to have a strong personality and work on own initiative and understand how to handle 2 lively young lads! Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 0900-2100. Start ASAP with a 2 month handover from current housekeeper. Salary is circa £350 per week net but negotiable according to your skills and ability. Accommodation is provided on the ground floor with a lovely bedroom and en-suite bathroom and full use of the family kitchen. Please ensure I have your current CV and references when you apply on-line to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2099 |
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| SHK2098 |
Housekeeper |
W8 |
ASAP |
£300 per week net |
| A Mother’s Help/Housekeeper is sought by this London family of 2 children living in W8. Candidates who have excellent laundry skills would be most welcome. NO CLEANING involved in this job as there is a daily housekeeper. You would be required to cook the children’s meals and also be needed for 1 evening each week to babysit. If you are a Finnish speak please do apply!! Hours: Monday – Thursday 1200 – 1800 and Fridays 0900 – 1500. This is a live-out post. W/e cover would be paid extra. The salary reflects that the family are away for a minimum of 3 months a year when your duties would be reduced to just keeping the house fresh. Salary £300 per week net. Please ensure I have your current CV and references when you apply for this post to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SHK 2098 |
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Part-time Nanny Housekeeper |
WC1 Nr High Holborn |
ASAP |
£12 per hour net |
 | A Part-time Nanny/Housekeeper to work 5 mornings a week (hours flexible)in WC1. Your responsibilities are based around the new born child, assisting the mother with all aspects of light housekeeping and childcare (Cleaner employed). This position is a part-time post until the mother returns to full-time work in the New Year after which the status of the job will change. Interested candidates must have experience of caring for a new born child and be flexible with your working hours.Salary £12 per hour net. Please call Jeannie 01225 484190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting ref SHK2090 |
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Daily Part-time Housekeeper |
W8 |
ASAP |
£10 per hour net |
 | An experienced housekeeper is required to work part-time for a couple living in W8 - no children. Candidates must speak good,clear English,and have excellent traceable references. Duties include housekeeping and laundry. Hours Monday,Wednesday and Friday 0900 - 1400hrs. Salary £10 per hour net. Start ASAP. Please email jeannie@imperialstaff.com ensuring we have your up-to-date CV. Ref No: SHK2083 |
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Daily Housekeeper/cook |
W10 |
ASAP |
£350 per week net (neg) |
 | A daily housekeeper/cook required for this informal home in Notting Hill W10. Candidates that are child friendly and multi-skilled in all housekeeping as well as a good family cook would be most welcome to apply. A live-in Nanny is employed for the 3 children however you may be required to assist with the school walk. Hours Sunday – Fridays 8 hrs days 0800 – 1600hrs with Saturdays off. Salary £350 per week net negotiable. Start ASAP. If registered please call Jeannie 01225484190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting ref no: SHK 2077 |
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Part-time daily housekeeper |
SW7 |
October |
£12 per hour net |
 | A part-time daily housekeeper who is experienced in the care of fine objects is required by this London business couple who live in SW7. Duties include laundry and general housework; a little light cooking would be welcomed! Hours Monday – Friday 0900 – 1400 Start October Salary £12 per hour net. If registered please call Jeannie 01225 484190 or email your CV to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting ref no:SHK2076 |
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London Chef/Butler/Chauffeur/Gardener
Email staff@imperialstaff.comcall +44 (0) 207 795 6255 for further details, or click
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Job Title |
Location |
Start Date |
Salary |
| SCB551 |
Butler/Cook |
Belgravia |
ASAP |
£500pwn |
| Butler required for daily position in Belgravia. Must be happy to help with cooking and driving. Pool and tennis court maintenance. Candidates must be flexible, able to work as part of a team as other staff are currently employed, and willing to work with dogs. 5.5 days per week, £500pwn, to start ASAP. Please apply to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting job ref: SCB551 |
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| SCB544 |
Cook/Butler/Houseman |
W1 |
ASAP |
£500 per week net |
| An accomplished Cook who has previous Butler/Houseman experience is sought by this Mayfair family of 3 children. The client would prefer a daily however consideration for live-in would apply to the right candidate. This is an informal household, but uniforms are worn. Candidates must be able to cook to dinner party standard as well as prepare good, healthy family meals. As a Butler/Houseman your duties would include driving and valet for the Monsieur. An experienced, conscientious candidate with views to a long term commitment need only apply. There will be travel with the family, mainly to their home in Nice. Hours: 5 – 6 day week (possible some w/ends). Salary circa £500 per week net. Start ASAP. If registered please contact Jeannie or send CV to jeannie@imperialstaff.com quoting ref no:SCB544 |
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Chef |
SW1 |
July |
£25 p/hr net neg. |
 | Experienced chef required for Belgrave home with travel opportunities to Palm Beach in the summer. This is a temporary position with a view to permanency.
Client enjoys healthy, Mediterranean food. Duties will include preparing lunch and evening meals as well as all the food shopping. Chef will be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen. This is a Monday to Friday position with the occasional weekends if required. Salary £25 p/hr net.Please contact Jeannie on 01225 484 190 or email jeannie@imperialstaff.com |
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