PART-TIME HOUSE MANAGER/COOK REQUIRED FOR HNW FAMILY IN KENSINGTON

Location: South Kensington, London
Contract: Part-time, Permanent (30 hours per week)
Salary: £20-£25 per hour, negotiable DOE
Status: Live-out

We are assisting a HNW family of four with the recruitment of a versatile and organised part-time House Manager/Cook/Driver for their family home in South Kensington. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will assist the family with the smooth running of their home, predominantly being responsible for dinner preparation, running errands and driving the children to and from afternoon activities. The ideal candidate will be a friendly and well-presented team player, able to liaise with service providers and the wider team, including two housekeepers.

The role will require a responsible and reliable all-rounder with a can-do attitude, proactive approach, and the ability to work autonomously. A confident cook, you will prepare and cook dinner for the family daily, and though no professional qualifications are required, you should be able to prepare a wide range of well-presented and flavourful family-style meals. Being a confident London-driver is an essential part of this role, as other duties will include driving the children to and from after-school activities and appointments, as well as errand running and grocery shopping.

Working hours will be from Monday to Friday, 3pm-9pm, with some flexibility to work the occasional weekend (by prior arrangement). This role will be on payroll, but the family might also consider a self-employed candidate.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Cooking for the family – family style, healthy and varied cuisines
• Setting up & clearing dinner
• Grocery and household shopping; managing stocks
• Driving the children to and from activities and appointments
• Errand running
• Liaising with suppliers, tradesmen, and contractors
• Working collaboratively with the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the property

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Prior experience working for HNW clients
• Confident cook with good health & hygiene practices
• Fluency in spoken English & eligibility to work in the UK
• Full, clean UK driving license & confident London driver
• Hardworking and dedicated
• High attention to detail and exacting standards
• Able to work independently, trustworthy and reliable
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent checkable references