Housekeeper / Cook - Part time - Camden

Seeking an experienced part time Housekeeper/Cook to support the smooth running of a 3 storey property. This is a long‑term position within a household known for retaining staff for over a decade, offering stability, respect, and a pleasant working environment.

The Housekeeper/Cook will take full responsibility for the daily upkeep of the property and prepare wholesome, well‑executed meals for the principals.

The ideal candidate is organised, discreet, and genuinely passionate about cooking. The couple enjoys French cuisine, Mediterranean dishes, Ottolenghi‑style recipes, and simple, beautifully cooked food. No spicy dishes or curries.

Cooking lunch for two people and simple well executed dinners cooked ahead, with occasional dinner‑party support once or twice a month. Shopping, sourcing, menu planning.

Housekeeping & Home Care

• Full cleaning: hoovering, dusting, mopping, polishing

• Bathroom and kitchen upkeep to a high standard

• Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management, including care of fine fabrics

• Changing bed linens and maintaining household organisation

• Reporting maintenance issues and liaising with contractors

• Receiving deliveries and ensuring smooth household operations

Additional Duties

• Occasional paid extra hours when required

• Taxi provided for late finishes

• Some downtime during the summer months when the couple travels

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in private households

• Excellent housekeeping standards and attention to detail

• Passionate cook with a love for simple, high‑quality food

• Ability to work independently and maintain a calm, discreet presence

• Good command of spoken English

• Long‑term mindset and commitment to the role

• Current DBS and right to work in UK

• Checkable references indicating cooking experience

Schedule and Package

Working 3 set days per week, with Monday required and the remaining two days chosen from Wednesday/Friday, Thursday/Friday, or Wednesday/Thursday.

• Monday mandatory

• Additional days: Wed/Fri, Thu/Fri, or Wed/Thu

• Hours: 10:00 am–5:00 pm

• Salary: £36,000 + discretionary bonus

• Start: Immediate

Email full work history and resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper - Virginia Water, Surrey

Seeking 2 x highly experienced full - time daily housekeepers required to join a team in a newly refurbished property for an UHNW client relocating from overseas.

This is an Ultra-high spec property thus candidates must have a high level of cleaning skills, a good eye for detail, excellent laundry skills and be flexible with their hours. No cooking required.

Full - time rota. 9 – 5 pm (hours may vary). 45 hour week. Over - time paid. Salary £45,000 - £50, 000 gross per annum DOE. 

An up-to-date CV, written references & proof of right to work in the UK essential, and happy to obtain a DBS check.

Driver an advantage & own car. Private parking on - site available. 

Immediate start. Email cv@ljwrecruitment.com 

Daily Chauffeur / CPO - Kensington, London

Seeking Chauffeur/Family Driver with CP / Security certification to work for VIP family. Limited CP, more driving, but client wants to have this in place (just in case!).

The role combines high‑level driving competence with impeccable personal presentation, logistical awareness, and the ability to operate within a private household or UHNW environment maintaining a consistently high standard of service.

This role runs alongside a 2nd Driver, sharing the overall household driving requirements and household and family office errands.

The job requires a high degree of flexibility - 5 days across 7 day week - including frequent late evenings and weekend work, and some travel.

Non negotiable Deal Breakers - Must hold a Close Protection / Security licence, be living in Central London for ease of access to and from property (esp for late finishes), hold relevant right to work in UK, possess an Enhanced DBS & Driving Certification (ideally RoSPA Advanced certification ), and readily checkable references .

Salary £65k + statutory entitlements, PAYE contract.

Please DO NOT apply unless you have the specific certifications. To apply, email cv@ljwrecruitment.com

Daily Housekeeper / Cook - Notting Hill, London

Our client is seeking a highly professional Housekeeper/Cook, to join a young family in Notting Hill (closest tube, Notting Hill Gate or Holland Park).

The property comprises 6 floors inclusive of 4 bedrooms plus sauna/steam room and small garden, thus would require a fit and energetic Housekeeper.

While the household is relaxed and informal, high standards, reliability, flexibility and discretion are essential.

This is a newly created position and a varied role, suited to an all-rounder who can become a trusted and reliable long-term member of the household.

A working week would look like - Monday: food shopping and prep / batch cook for week ahead, and Tuesday to Friday housekeeping duties, laundry, sweeping outside etc. You will also liaise with contractors, and deal with answering door, mail, general errands etc.

Must have longevity and proven experience in a similar role, with recent and checkable references, DBS and right to work in UK with easy commuting distance to Notting Hill.

Interviews now for immediate start. Monday to Friday 45 hour week with some flexibility. Salary: £50,000–£55,000 gross pa per year plus statutory holiday entitlements.

Email your covering letter, along with resume to cv@ljwrecruitment.com