This role requires the selected candidate to oversee the general running of the residence, including coordinating staff, rotas, general admin, processing household expenses, overseeing external contractors and liaising with additional staff to ensure all arrivals and departures to and from the residence are seamlessly planned and executed.

You will be stepping in for the Estate Manager with all household management duties on their days off (2 per week), when they take annual leave and during any periods of travel with the Principals. The Estate Manager will typically travel with the family to the Alps and the south of France during the school holidays.

To be suitable for this role, candidates must have household management and Butler/service experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a formal setting and possess the highest levels of professionalism.

A team-player approach is absolutely paramount for this role. All staff members are hands-on and management level staff are required to lead by example.

Longevity in previous roles is preferred.

The start date is flexible for the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of household staff
• Managing staff rotas and statutory leave requests
• Overseeing external contractors and their work
• Processing monthly household expenses
• Coordinating all arrivals and departures from the residence (family, guests, staff, contractors etc)
• Liaising with private staff and security team to ensure a smooth daily schedule
• Providing assistance and concierge-style support to Principals and guests. Seeing to all requests in an efficient and timely manner
• Supporting Estate Manager and acting House Manager in his absence (covering him 2-days per week, plus annual leave and overseas trips he is required to take with the family)

Key requirements

• Previous private household experience at management level
• Verifiable supporting employment references
• DBS check
• Driving licence preferred
• Team-player essential
• Immaculate personal presentation at all times
• Staff management skills and a hands-on approach

Start date: 1 October 2021

Candidates must be available for all the required dates and be familiar with working within fully staffed households.

Further details and full job spec will follow shortly.

Key requirements

• Suitable applicants will have considerable experience as a private nanny
• Enhanced DBS check
• Supporting references
• Paediatric first aid certificate

Start date: 10 August 2022

Candidates must have Butler training and considerable experience of working within private households.

A team of housekeeping staff will be on hand to assist you. You will be required to liaise with the Principal, the private Chef & Exec Assistant to ensure the evening runs smoothly.

Christmas Eve supper will be served at 6.30pm for 6 adults and 10 children.

Salary – £600 (£300 @ double-time rate) Start time – 1pm 24/12

Applicants must be highly-experienced Senior Butlers with extensive knowledge of wine and cigar service.

A calm, efficient and child-friendly personality is required for this booking.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Setting the table
• Formal table service
• Pressing table linen and napkins if required
• Polishing glasses and silverware
• Selecting wines and chilling champagne
• Arranging ice buckets, bar fruit etc for pantry station
• Service of aperitifs, cocktails, soft drinks and brandy/after-dinner digestif
• Cigar service
• Hand-washing all glass and silverware
• Assisting Chef where required

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must have:

• Experience as a Senior Butler
• A calm, professional and efficient disposition
• Extensive knowledge of service, fine wines, mixology and cigar service
• Immaculate presentation
• Attention to detail
• A child-friendly approach
• Applicants must have their own transport as this is a booking in a rural location

Start date: 24 December 2020

There are no dietary requirements or intolerances to cater to, however, the family enjoy healthy, balanced cuisine with the occasional treat of classic alpine dishes such as fondue or raclette.

Guest numbers will typically be between 2-6 but could be as many as 10 if restrictions allow. Larger numbers are only expected for a few days at a time. The client and her husband will be in residence for the whole booking with various family and friends passing through for a few days a time.

To apply for the position applicants must have availability for all dates and a portfolio of food photographs, sample menus and references.

All flights and transfers will be arranged by the client, however, you must arrange your own travel insurance for the duration of the booking.

The chosen Chef will be given 1 day off per week. The Principals intend to eat out frequently, whether that be for lunch or dinner. They will let you know in advance if they intend to eat out in the evening.

Accommodation provided on-site within the chalet.

This role would suit a Chef with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Catering for the Principals and their guests
• Shopping and accounts
• Preparing breakfast, lunch (if required – guests will typically be out during the day), afternoon tea and dinner
• Preparing healthy, balanced yet flavoursome dishes as well as the occasional fondue
• Keeping an immaculate kitchen at all times
• Liaising with Principals on the daily/weekly menu plan
• Keeping your accommodation clean and tidy at all times

Start date: 27 February 2021

Responsibilities

• Driving of Principals, family and guests
• Valet cars
• Jet washing external areas
• Facilitate gardener and house maintenance
• Managing contractors
• Manage deliveries and run errands
• Organise storage and household items, manage the smooth running of all plant/maintenance and call-outs when needed
• Hands-on with ad-hoc heavy-duty cleaning in conjunction with the housekeeper

Key requirements

• Professional Chauffeur experience
• Knowledge of vehicle valeting
• DBS check
• Clean driving licence
• Knowledge and experience of simple mainetence tasks

Start date: 27 September 2021

Applicants must have conversational French and hold a clean driving licence.

Although this is a ‘live-in position’, staff do not live on-site. A staff apartment will be arranged for you nearby.

Cooking: You are required to cater for the household and any guests. Preferred cuisines include; Mediterranean dishes, salads, grains, fresh fruit/vegetables, sushi & sashimi, Indian, Japanese, Thai. Most meals are vegetarian with meat served occasionally. The family are keen cooks and enjoy a variety of worldwide cuisine with an emphasis on a healthy and balanced diet.

Housekeeping: Full housekeeping & laundry duties

Gardening & maintenance: Not required (local gardeners are in place)

Pets/allergy info: 2 large dogs & 2 cats

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Catering for family and guests (mostly vegetarian diet)
• Shopping using local suppliers and food markets
• Housekeeping & laundry
• General security/gatekeeping
• Household management – Simple admin, appointments, liaising with external contractors
• House sitting/pet sitting when the Principals travel

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• Child friendly (no direct Nanny duties)
• Conversational French (required to oversee external contractors, make appointments and see to general admin)
• Driving licence
• Previous private chef experience
• Friendly, easy-going yet professional approach
• Excellent personal presentation
• This role is based approx 1 hour from central Bordeaux (applicants must enjoy a rural lifestyle)

Start date: 1 March 2021

We are actively recruiting a Chef de Partie. Those with Michelin restaurant or superyacht experience are preferred, however, this is not absolutely essential. The ideal candidate will be a yacht chef looking for a temporary contract from Nov-April, finishing in time for the start of the Mediterranean yachting season.

All roles offer staff accommodation if required (at no charge) plus a share of the tronc (tips, service charges and gratuities).

This is an ideal role for candidates looking for a seasonal role, however, the owner is also open to applicants who are looking for a permanent CDP position.

This is a truly unique opportunity for hospitality staff to secure an enviable position within a luxury/boutique setting. The establishment is very popular with locals as well as clientele from London and international guests.

Applicants should provide their CV and portfolio swiftly in order to secure the role ahead of the busy festive season.

Ideal start date – ASAP (flexible for ideal candidates)

Key requirements

• Michelin restaurant/private household, hotel or superyacht experience required
• DBS background check (please contact the agency for assistance)
• Availability November-April (a permanent contract may be available if preferred)
• Excellent personal presentation
• Keen and proactive to assist the owners and shareholders with maintaining an outstanding reputation
• Team-player essential

Start date: 22 November 2021

Principals enjoy a variety of cuisine and are keen to ensure their children explore new ingredients and flavours.

You will be taking over in an established role. The current Chef is relocating back to the UK at the end of September and will ensure you have a few days’ handover before you take the reins.

Candidates must have a high standard of cooking and a large repertoire of family-style and fine dining dishes. It is essential that applicants can speak French to a conversational level, in order to liaise with suppliers, shop at local markets, manage general household admin and oversee additional staff and contractors.

Preferred cuisines include; Mediterranean dishes, salads, grains, fresh fruit/vegetables, sushi & sashimi, Indian, Japanese, Thai. The family are keen cooks and enjoy a variety of worldwide cuisine with an emphasis on a healthy and balanced diet.

This is a wonderful opportunity in the centre of one of the biggest winemaking regions in France. It would suit a candidate who enjoys a more rural location (1 hour from Bordeaux).

The family travels extensively during the school holidays and are not in residence all year. You are not asked to travel within your role, however, a level of flexibility is required.

Accommodation: An apartment is provided for you locally.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Cooking for a family of four, including 2 young children
• Shopping & provisioning
• Stocktaking & rotation
• Managing a large property of 35 acres
• Managing external contractors & private household staff
• Gatekeeping/overseeing the general security of the estate

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• Extensive Chef experience
• Private household, superyacht or luxury chalet experience required
• Household management experience
• Conversational French
• Clean driving licence
• DBS certificate
• Applicants must be available from Sept/early Oct 2020

Start date: 1 May 2021

The family are looking for a traditional Christmas lunch and relaxed, family-style service.

Number of pax 14 adults, 6 teenagers.

Chefs – Please email your CV and Christmas menu suggestions to kate@thestaffdirectory.com Assistant/Servers – Please email your CV and cover letter to the above address

Responsibilities

• Catering for large extended family on Christmas Day
• Catering for adults and children (no known dietary requirements)
• Service and cleaning up
• Preparing drinks, serving wine and Champagne
• Chef may use the property on Christmas Day to prep

Start date: 24 December 2022

You will be looking after a family of 7 with partners and guests expected throughout the summer.

The household would typically spend the summer overseas, however, they have decided to stay in the UK this summer.

There are a total of 3 UK residences and a day boat on the south coast. Accommodation is provided in all locations. The Principal’s primary residence is in Richmond, where a self-contained apartment with a kitchen and a sitting room is provided.

This is a great role for an energetic and proactive live-in couple or individual cook/housekeeper with the right skill set. The household is relaxed and informal with the family looking to secure a couple who can look after them with a laidback yet professional approach.

A car is available for your use for the duration of the booking.

Responsibilities

• Cooking simple family meals
• Housekeeping
• Laundry and linen change
• Making beds, emptying bins, general tidying
• Setting up each property ahead of guest arrivals
• Flower arranging
• Filling fridges with essential groceries
• Garding and mowing
• General errand running
• Serving drinks and snacks on the boat

Key requirements

• Ideal candidates will have yacht or luxury chalet experience
• UK passport or UK settlement status
• Driving licence essential
• DBS check preferred
• Hospitality experience
• Simple family cooking ability (chef standard not required)
• A proactive, energetic and relaxed approach

Start date: 1 June 2021

The client is a young family with 3 teenage children. You will be joining a team of 3 Housekeepers and additional household staff.

The family are extremely warm and friendly and are looking for a candidate who will remain with them long term.

You are required to work 5 days per week, approx 8am-5pm with a level of flexibility required. The family have a countryside residence and may on rare occasions, require you to travel with them.

Childcare is not required within this role, however, you are required to arrange a simple breakfast for the children (cereals, toast, boil eggs, etc).

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• General housekeeping
• Laundry
• Breakfast preparation
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when required
• 5-day week – approx 8am-5pm
• Working within a team of housekeepers
• Liaising with additional household staff to ensure the smooth running of the household

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• Relevant private household, yacht or 5* hotel experience
• Supporting references
• DBS check
• Team-player
• Portuguese speaker a bonus
• Attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Well presented at all times
• Flexible approach
• Looking for a long term position

Start date: 9 November 2020

Candidates must be experienced with primary years and toddlers and have a warm, fun and down to earth approach.

Our client’s children are aged 4 (G) and 14 months (B). The Principal’s eldest attends a local school.

This role will suit a candidate who is happy to lend a hand where needed, whether that may be making the children’s beds or emptying the dishwasher should you have a few minutes to spare.

The household is informal and parents are hands-on with their children (this is not a sole-charge role).

Due to the prompt start, candidates must have an Enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid certificate already in hand.

Accommodation The role is Live-out. Accommodation provided when travelling.

Travel (school holidays only) The Principal’s own several properties in the USA and will require you to accompany them on vacations around the world during the school holidays.

Hours Monday-Friday with a level of flexibility required to assist with babysitting and occasional weekend support.

Start date ASAP

Responsibilities

• Childcare duties
• Nursery duties (housekeeping related to the children)
• School pick up and drop off
• Taking the children to appointments and playdates
• Creating fun and educational-play ideas
• Travelling with the family when required
• Packing of children’s suitcases
• Purchasing new clothes and donating anything they have outgrown to friends or goodwill
• Liaising on a constant basis with parents and ensuring they are involved and updated on any milestones

Key requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Paediatric First Aid
• Previous experience with relevant age groups
• Availability to travel when needed
• A warm, positive, down to earth and fun approach is essential
• Candidates must have accommodation available whilst in London (accommodation is provided when you travel)

This role requires a Housekeeper/Cook and a Driver all-rounder with a flexible and welcoming approach for a busy household. The role comes with a separate one-bedroom apartment with a lovely open plan feel with a high-end finish.

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday and half day on Monday, 07:30 – 19:00 (1.5 hours’ worth of breaks during the day)

Responsibilities

Housekeeper/Cook

• Washing and ironing and know all the various temperatures washing
• Bedroom management – wardrobes, turning beds, changing beds, washing/ironing etc.
• Wardrobe management and packing and unpacking for baby and family
• A confident cook and open to learning new cuisines and Indian food would be a huge advantage.
• Good knowledge of Juicing and making fresh juices
• Managing Kitchen, re-stocking, shopping
• Arrange dinner parties, menu, drinks etc.
• Welcome guests and prepare dinner for small or larger parties

Driver/All-rounder

• Driving
• Clean cars/Jetwash external areas
• Facilitate gardener and House maintenance and managing contractors.
• Manage deliveries and errands
• Organise storage and household items, manage the smooth running of the property
• Assisting the housekeeper with serving/welcome guests, organising parties
• Hands-on with heavy-duty cleaning in conjunction with the housekeeper

Key requirements

• The ideal couple for this role will have proven experience working together within private households in a similar role
• Applicants must be Child friendly with a flexible, adaptable approach
• The family like to entertain so those with a strong service orientated approach, attention to detail and flexibility are encouraged to apply
• Good IT and organisational skills are a must
• DBS check required
• Excellent references essential

Start date: 30 August 2021

The role is based at a large, newly renovated property consisting of 7 bedrooms, with 3 acres of garden, swimming pool and tennis courts.

The role requires all housekeeping and laundry duties. All exterior maintenance, pool care and general gardening must also be carried out by the Domestic Couple.

Additional to housekeeping and maintenance/gardening skills, the client would be very keen to explore any candidates with confident family cooking skills, therefore we ask applicants to include sample menus. These must include soups, salads & light lunches, afternoon tea cake and family-style dinner options (shepherds pie, casserole, roasts, pasta dishes, pan-roasted salmon etc). Confident cooking skills are a bonus and not an essential requirement.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Domestic Couple. The family are extremely warm and welcoming and would be happy to discuss on-going project ideas with you, such as planning and a building a kitchen garden/small allotment or replacing existing plants and shrubs with more seasonal planting.

Dog sitting is not required when the Principals are travelling, however, you are required to remain keyholders of the property and oversee general security.

The family are hoping to secure a Domestic Couple who are looking for a long-term position. Due to the property undergoing a complete refurbishment, the house is extremely easy to keep clean and maintain. It is designed with efficiency in mind and has separate laundry rooms, storage and hard floors throughout.

Hours: Monday-Friday 08.00-17.00

Children: x 3 aged 9-13

Pets: x 2 dogs

Accommodation: Live-out position (candidates must be based within a maximum commute of 30/40 minutes of Sevenoaks – own car essential)

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Housekeeping
• Laundry
• Tidying, dusting
• Cooking – Confident family cooking skills a bonus
• Preparing after school snacks (examples: smoothies, fruit skewers, banana bread)
• Preparing a soup, salad or sandwiches if Principals are at home during the day
• Preparing tea, coffee and soft drinks
• Grocery shopping
• Stocktake/Inventory of cleaning materials and dry store goods
• General household maintenance
• Gardening
• Lawn maintenance
• Maintenance of lawnmowers, gardening equipment, BBQ, and outdoor furniture
• Valeting fleet of vehicles
• Running errands
• Swimming pool maintenance
• Tennis court maintenance
• General security
• Accept parcels and deliveries
• Travel to Principals UK holiday home to prepare for their arrival

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must have:

• Previous relevant experience (private household, chalet or yacht background)
• Attention to detail
• A warm, family-friendly approach
• Be confident with dogs
• A laid back yet professional approach
• An adaptable nature
• Verifiable references
• DBS check (we can assist you if you do not yet hold one)

Start date: 1 March 2021

You are required to maintain the property in excellent condition, ensuring it is ready for guests with limited notice.

When the Principals are in London, they will bring travelling staff with them to assist you with your duties.

An additional 2 housekeepers are employed on a permanent basis, along with a Butler/Chief of Staff, who travels between global residences owned by the Principals.

Housekeeping, laundry, table service and household maintenance are required, with travel expected to the South of France for 1 month each summer.

Those with wardrobe management experience would be a suitable fit for this role as you will be looking after an extensive wardrobe (including delicate and vintage fabrics), shoes, bags, accessories etc. All of which must be maintained and rotated each season with practised care.

The family hire a chef and chauffeurs when they are in residence, therefore the couple is not required to perform cooking or driving duties.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• General housekeeping
• Laundry
• Arranging dry cleaning
• Packing for the Principals when they travel
• Managing a large wardrobe
• General household maintenance
• Seeing to basic repairs and advising the Butler of any larger maintenance issues
• Overseeing tradesmen and contractors
• Gatekeeping/ overseeing the general security of the residence
• Sweeping of pathways, outdoor areas, entrances
• Travelling to the South of France with the Principals for 1 month each summer

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience with a formal/royal household
• Have acute attention to detail
• Highly-organised
• Self-motivated and not require extensive direction
• Wardrobe management experience
• A DBS certificate issued this year
• Verifiable references
• Work well within a team

Start date: 12 November 2020

This is a London based full-time permanent position.  5 days a week with 2 days off. Usual holiday entitlement applies (20 days + 8 days bank holidays)

The ideal candidates should have excellent knowledge of London in order to always ensure the car keeps moving when driving the family and not being stuck in traffic for a lengthy period of time. Security awareness is essential.

The driver will report directly to the House Manager and needs to notify any issues with the car and or any aspect falling under their duties immediately.

Responsibilities

Driving

• be immaculately presented (suit and tie, polished shoes, cleanly shaven)
• driving all members of the family and/or their guests in a safe manner
• daily cleaning of the vehicle
• ensure the car is appropriately stocked with glass bottled water, disinfecting wipes and face masks
• refuel the car as and when necessary
• submit any car-related expenses in a timely manner
• ensure insurance, road tax and congestion charge are all up to date
• drive staff occasionally if necessary (to flower market or airport) only on occasions when the family is not in residence

Gardening

• light gardening duties when the family is in residence

1. picking up leaves
2. brushing the terraces and paved areas
3. mowing the grass
4. feeding plants & lawn regularly
5. mise en place for terraces (opening umbrellas [closing in the evening], wipe the furniture clean
6. raking the gravel in Japanese garden style (front of the house and back)

• heavy gardening duties to be undertaken when the family is not in residence

1. mowing the lawn
2. jet washing paved areas
3. jet washing pavement outside the front of the house
4. picking up leaves
5. trimming bushes, buxus and yew
6. feeding plants and lawn regularly
7. overselling lawn
8. maintain the irrigation in good working order and repair if necessary

Handyman

• paintwork

1. painting the outdoor benches and table annually (during April Easter holidays)
2. doing some other light paint touch up works
3. ensure the outdoors are always in immaculate condition from an aesthetic and maintenance point of view

• small plumbing works

1. unblocking sinks
2. tightening any loose pipes

• small electrical works

1. changing a lightbulb
2. ensure all the external lights are always in functioning order

Other

• helping housekeepers with cleaning outside areas
• helping housekeepers cleaning outdoor furniture
• bringing outdoor furniture out of the garage during the April Easter holiday
• putting outdoor furniture into the garage during Autumn half term (mid-end October)
• cleaning outdoor doors, windows, window seals, etc
• daily shopping/errand running for the family
• swimming pool maintenance once every other week in between planned maintenance visits
• help house staff move heavy or cumbersome items as and when necessary

Start date: 27 September 2021

Candidates must have significant experience working as a Corporate Assistant at Senior Executive/C-Suite level within large corporations.

The is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate accustomed to fast-paced environments, with daily changes to meeting schedules, travel arrangements etc. The ideal candidate will remain calm under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly when required.

Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are both essential qualities for any candidate wishing to apply for this role. You will be working at the very top of your field and liaising with a large global team therefore all applicants must be excellent communicators and practised team players.

The position does not require frequent travel, however, a degree of flexibility will most certainly be required.

The client is looking for an EA with a tremendous level of efficiency, in addition to a confident approach and the ability to communicate and problem-solve.

Applicants with Italian and/or German language skills would be of huge interest to the client. This is purely a bonus and not essential.

This role would suit an applicant who can display a degree of longevity in previous employment supporting at CEO/Executive board level within a large corporation.

Salary: £80,000.00-£100,00.00+ (plus accommodation allowance if required)

Accommodation Allowance & Bonuses: An accommodation allowance is provided for any applicant requiring relocation. Annual bonus scheme available.

Hours: Monday-Friday

Travel: Travel is not currently expected

Responsibilities

• Business & personal diary management
• Preparing documents/presentations for on-site meetings
• Meeting diary (internal & external)
• Working closely with the wider team including legal, compliance, engineering and PA team
• Inbox management
• Reading letters and drafting responses
• Travel itineraries & flights (private & commercial)
• Liaising with private pilots
• Arranging insurance (health, travel etc)
• Visa applications (extensive)
• Follow-ups with client
• Creating board packs
• Accounting & expenses
• Shopping, gift sourcing & errand running
• A degree of private support (utilities, household staff management etc)

Key requirements

• Fluent English essential
• Fluent German a bonus
• Conversational Italian a bonus
• Extensive experience as a Corporate Exec Assistant
• A fast thinker, able to adapt quickly to last-minute changes
• Immaculate presentation
• Detail orientated
• Able to plan ahead and anticipate the client’s requirements
• A confident manner
• Exceptional communicator
• Degree educated
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Start date: 3 January 2022

Clients are looking for an energetic, proactive and vibrant couple looking to move out of the yachting industry and follow an exciting new adventure in a land-based opportunity on one of the major Bahamian islands.

The Principals are currently looking to recruit a domestic couple, “handyman/housekeeper & server” to join the team at a busy private estate in the Bahamas.

The couple will report directly to the Senior Estate Management team at the property.

Work visas will be arranged by the client’s legal team.

Responsibilities

The Ideal candidates would have at least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. The applicants must be capable in:

Handy Man:

• Care and upkeep of car fleet
• General maintenance at the estate
• Basic understanding of plumbing and electrics
• Gardening duties.
• Keeping the exterior of the property immaculate at all times

Housekeeper/Service:

• Laundry/housekeeping
• Silver Service
• Pet care
• Light childcare assistance

Key requirements

• 1-2 year+ of working together within the yachting industry or within a private household
• An energetic and proactive approach to your role
• A highly professional yet relaxed and approachable manner
• Flexiblity and troubleshooting skills

Start date: 22 November 2021

Our clients, with a beautiful country residence on the borders of Hampshire and Berkshire, are seeking an experienced live-in Domestic Couple to work alongside the present team comprising gardeners, chef, PA, handyman and two housekeepers.  The house is a large 14 bedroom weekend & holiday home.

The family, who have two children entertain with varying degrees of formality on a  regular basis.

We are looking for a couple (or independent candidates) with strong experience in a comparable role.  The responsibilities and duties can be covered by either partner but it’s essential they both have strong skill sets and are able to integrate with existing staff and contribute to the harmonious running of the estate.

The couple will have keyholder & security responsibilities along with the 2 other live-in members of staff.  A driving licence is essential as is being happy to look after dogs, feed chickens etc.

Ideally, one part of the couple will be experienced informal service and both will be comfortable with FOH duties, serving drinks etc.  The ability to cook simple family meals would be a bonus but not essential.

Days/Hours of work:  5 days per week, including weekends when the family are in residence. The staff will work split shifts and longer days to cover evening turndown, late dinners, and evening entertaining.

8.00am-4:30pm when the family are not in residence.

Accommodation: Lovely, separate 2-bedroom cottage (can be furnished or unfurnished)

Salary: gross per annum. £70,000  (negotiable according to experience)

Start: Flexible

Responsibilities

Head Housekeeper duties, not limited to:

• All hands-on housekeeping duties
• Leading the team of housekeepers
• Turning house round including changing bed linen, laundry & ironing
• Implementing  cleaning schedules and maintenance
• Staff training & rotas
• Knowledge of antiques/fine finishes & eco methods of cleaning
• Stock & maintain kitchen and cleaning supplies
• Liaising with Principles and Estate Office re entertaining and events
• Turn down service
• FOH & serving duties
• Silver/formal china care
• Wardrobe care, simple repairs
• Providing animal care

House Person duties, not limited to:

• Liaising with contractors
• Serving, clearing, preparing drinks
• Working alongside handyman on painting and maintenance projects
• Swimming pool & hot tub cleaning & care.
• Cellar care
• Building fires and bringing in logs
• Assist the Head Housekeeper with duties, when necessary and especially at weekends, unloading the dishwasher, emptying bins, etc
• Patio upkeep,
• Dusting at height
• A/V & Creston checks
• Upkeep and care of boilers and filtration systems
• Use of initiative to self-manage and complete tasks as required
• Shotgun licence useful but not essential
• Checking shower drains
• Emergency DIY
• Rubbish & recycling
• Car cleaning
• Errands, collecting guests from station etc.
• Weekend animal feeding (goats, chickens) & seasonal watering.

Key requirements

Couple requirements:

• Strong proven experience in similar roles essential
• Team players
• Flexible with a hands-on ‘can do’ optimistic  attitude
• Enhanced DBS
• Take pride in their work
• Clean driving licence
• A dog will be considered
• Non- smokers

This is a fast-paced working environment, with daily changes to meeting schedules, travel arrangements etc. The ideal candidate will remain calm under pressure and have the ability to adapt quickly when required.

Attention to detail and exceptional focus are both essential qualities for any candidate wishing to apply for this role. You will be working at the very top of your field and liaising with a large global team therefore all applicants must be excellent communicators and practised team-players.

The position does not require frequent travel, however, a degree of flexibility will most certainly be required.

The client is looking for an EA with a tremendous level of efficiency, additional to a confident approach and the ability to communicate and problem-solve.

Applicants with intermediate German language skills would be of huge interest to the client.

This role would suit an applicant who can display a degree of longevity in previous employment supporting at CEO/Founder level within a large corporation.

Location: Nearest town – Oxford

Salary: Fully negotiable for the right candidate

Hours: Monday-Friday with virtual support required

Travel: Applicants must be prepared to travel if required

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Support ratio – 65% Corporate/35% Private
• Business & personal diary management
• Arranging meetings and meeting spaces (internal & external)
• Reading & responding to emails
• Reading letters and drafting responses
• Travel itineraries & flights (private & commercial)
• Liaising with private pilots
• Arranging insurance (health, travel etc)
• Visa applications (extensive)
• Follow-ups with client/frequent updates
• Accounting & expenses
• Shopping, gift sourcing & errand running
• A degree of private support (utilities, household staff management etc)
• Reservations
• Vehicle paperwork

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must have:

• Fluent English (spoken & written)
• Basic/conversational German
• Extensive experience as a Corporate Assistant
• A fast thinker, able to adapt quickly to last-minute changes
• Immaculate presentation
• Detail orientated
• Able to plan ahead and anticipate the client’s requirements
• A confident manner
• Exceptional communicator
• Able to work long hours when required

Start date: 28 December 2020

This is a very special opportunity for an experienced EA who is looking to offer absolute commitment and dedication. The role is expected to require a combination of personal and business support, therefore the client is looking for a candidate who has both private and corporate experience. PAs with C-Suite experience would be well suited to this role.

The selected Executive Assistant will cover extensive diary management for both the CFO and Chief Legal Advisor for the team. Travel operations and logistics (private and commercial) for both individuals will also be required.

Due to the confidential nature of this search, we will disclose further details to shortlisted applicants.

Responsibilities

• Extensive diary and calendar management
• Travel logistics
• Scheduling commercial travel, booking jets/helicopters
• Personal and business bookings and appointments
• Research, schedules and itineraries
• Accounts and purchasing
• Errands, personal shopping
• Creating board packs, preparing presentation packs
• Meet and greet of visitors and associates
• Accompanying Principals to meetings when required
• Note-taking/minutes where applicable

Key requirements

• Extensive PA/EA experience
• Comfortable in an evolving and fast-paced environment
• Must have a naturally organised and detail orientated approach
• Immaculate personal presentation at all times
• A dedicated nature, able to show longevity in previous roles
• Excellent supporting references
• A background check (please contact the agency for assistance)
• Experience of working within a larger team
• The ideal candidate will have supported a Principal at C-Suite level

Start date: 15 November 2021

The client is looking for a candidate with a well rounded academic background and excellent social skills.

Languages: Fluency in English

Approach: Energetic, firm when needed but with fun a can-do attitude.

Accommodation: Live-in 5 nights a week.

Salary: Salary negotiable for the right candidate. Excellent References and demonstrated track record of mentorship.

Start date: May 5th 2021. However, a temporary Governess can be arranged should the ideal candidate be required to give notice to a current employer.

Responsibilities

•  Ensuring the timetable is set up in such a manner that the children have smooth days and weeks (more for the eight-year-olds
• Help with homework and in addressing any extra learning skills/needs that might be required for the children to be critical thinkers
•  The teaching of manners, etiquette to help develop social skills and self-awareness
• Fostering the child’s educational, social, and creative development
• Organizing activities at home and cultural, educational, and sporting outings
• Co-ordinating social activities for the children with friends from school
• Following the school’s curriculum, ensuring all homework and coordination with schools and tutors
• To keep the parents up to date with the above-mentioned; Children’s overall development while seeking feedback as this progresses

Key requirements

• Governess experience
• Experience with the relevant age-groups
• A firm yet fun and energetic approach
• Enhanced DBS check
• Paediatric first aid
• Supporting references
• Valid passport
• Availability May 2021

Start date: 5 May 2021

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Nanny looking for a new role. In order to be eligible to apply, applicants must have previous experience working with VIP/UHNW clients.

You will have 2 children in your charge aged 2 & 4. Within this role, you will be working alongside a second full-time Nanny, therefore this position would best suit an applicant who is used to being part of a larger team.

Working hours are expected to be approx 30-35 per week, with occasional travel and paid overtime. A level of proxy parenting and chaperoning is expected when the children travel overseas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who is looking for a long-term role. Due to the high profile nature of the household, only applicants with a minimum of 5 years full-time, private Nanny experience may apply.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Childcare of two children aged 2 & 4
• Working alongside a second Nanny
• Liaising with PA on all matters
• Chaperoning the children on private and commercial flights
• Proxy parenting (evenings, occasional weekends)
• Nursery duties
• Ensure children are never photographed when in your care
• Travelling with the family when required
• Flexible to work additional hours ad hoc (base contract is 30-35 hrs per week)

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• An experienced private Nanny
• Available to trial (ahead of the start date on Nov 2nd)
• A calm, proactive nature
• Able to read a room and adapt as required
• Experience working with high profile clients
• A relaxed yet highly professional approach
• Flexible to travel and work additional hours when required
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Paediatric first aid
• Supporting references
• Immaculate presentation
• Utmost discretion and confidentiality

Start date: 2 November 2020

You will be joining a large superyacht in the Mediterranean before cruising the Indian Ocean during the winter months.

Candidates will require a B1B2 visa. If you do not yet hold one, arrangements will be made for you.

All STCW95 qualifications must be up to date and all candidates must have a current ENG1 medical certificate.

Candidates will need to quarantine at a staff apartment for 7 days, before joining the team of 25 crew onboard.

Applicants must be available to join the boat from October 1st at the latest.

Written references are required.

Due to a high level of confidentiality, applicants will receive further information at interview stage.

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must be/have:

• Combination role stewardess/beautician-masseuse
• Immaculate presentation
• Yacht experience
• Suitable qualifications
• Availability: Sept/Oct 2020
• B1B2 visa (assistance available)
• DBS certificate (please ask the agency to arrange this for you if needed)
• Non-disclosure agreement must be signed by the selected applicant

Our client is looking for an F&B/Restaurant Manager to lead all aspects of their family-owned restaurant. He/she will deliver high-quality service and motivate the restaurant staff to provide excellent customer service.

The owner of the restaurant is looking for a talented front of house professional who will greet their valued repeat clients and new diners with a warm, friendly welcome with an emphasis on attention to detail, remembering names, dietary requirements, favoured dishes and wine preferences.

Responsibilities include maintaining the restaurant’s revenue, profitability and quality goals, ensuring efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

This popular restaurant is a high-end establishment, offering a la carte menus and fine wines, utilising fresh Mediterranean ingredients, some from the on-site vegetable garden, all presented with a modern twist and approach.

Applicants with fine dining restaurant or luxury hotel experience preferred.

Key requirements

• EU passport required
• Fluent Italian speaker essential
• Relevant hospitality experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to train front of house staff
• F&B or Restaurant Manager experience (within restaurants or hotels)
• Open to returning every season (typically April-October)

Start date: 10 June 2021

Candidates must have a service background within private household, superyacht or luxury chalet environments.

Responsibilities include food and beverage service, setting up and packing down of motor homes, driving duties (the crew vehicle is a Mercedes Viano), errand running, driving the private chef to local markets, working alongside a travelling PA to ensure a smoothly run itinerary, concierge support and troubleshooting. Assisting with basic housekeeping, tidying and organising will also be required as and when necessary.

Candidates with a service, butler or house management background would be highly suitable for this role.

All applicants must have a hands-on approach and be physically able to assist with the physical task of the setup and pack-down of the motor homes.

Due to the confidential nature of this search, suitable applicants will receive further information if selected for a first-round interview.

Responsibilities

• Food and beverage service
• Driving duties (Mercedes Viano – applicants must be confident drivers with a clean driving licence)
• Hands-on housekeeping, organising and troubleshooting
• Concierge duties/errand running

Key requirements

• Available for all dates on the European Formula 1 Circuit calendar
• Meet all requirements for the required skill-set
• Clean driving license/confident driver
• Physically able to assist with the setup and pack-down of the motor home village in each destination
• Valid passport
• Background check
• A Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed and strictly adhered to
• Immaculate presentation required
• Team-player
• Highly organised and proactive nature essential
• Able to provide a polished service and communicate effectively with both staff, crew and guests

Start date: 12 April 2021

This is a 1-1 role supporting a female online fashion entrepreneur based in West London. The ideal candidate will be available to start as soon as possible in order to assist with the busy festive season ahead.

Applicants can expect to work virtually, with the occasional need to attend in person.

Those with plenty of experience of personal shopping, gift sourcing, travel planning, styling and wardrobe management will be of particular interest to our client.

This is a new role and would suit a self-starter who is proactive, capable and can manage their own time. A business assistant is already in place, allowing you to focus on personal support only.

This is a great role for a classic Girl Friday who is able to turn their hand to whatever may be required. A degree of staff management is expected (part-time cleaners, external contractors etc).

Initial interviews will take place via Zoom/FaceTime.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Personal shopping
• Product research and resourcing
• Gift sourcing
• Christmas and event planning
• Personal diary
• Travel planning, research and itineraries
• Overseeing part-time cleaners
• Managing contractors
• Assisting with wardrobe management/cataloguing, packing suitcases for trips etc
• Online grocery orders
• Post office runs and errand running

Key requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must have:

• Experience as a private PA
• An independent, proactive and capable approach
• Thrive in a 1-1 role
• Experience of event planning
• A flexible level of availability

Start date: 7 December 2020

The children are aged 4, 5 & 8. Some overseas travel is expected during the school holidays.

The client would like to find the ideal live-out Nanny for this role. However, should the perfect candidate require a live-in role, accommodation could be provided Mon-Fri, you are welcome to go home at weekends. Please be sure to specify at the point of application if you are looking for a daily live-out or Mon-Fri live-in role.

The household is a large 5-storey residence with a full team of household staff including housekeeping, childcare, private chef, PA, maintenance, gardeners, contractors, etc.

Due to all 3 children being a school during the day, a long break during the day is taken until school pick up at 14.30.

The eldest is a very sporty 8-year old little boy, therefore we are looking for a Nanny who can keep on top of extracurricular activities, sports clubs and assist the PA with sourcing sports camps during the school holidays.

This is a role for an efficient, organised and proactive Nanny or Nanny/Governess. The position requires hands-on childcare with a small amount of simple cooking for the children on Mondays and Tuesdays when the private chef is off.

All applicants must have significant private nanny experience and native or fluent French to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on childcare of 3-children aged 4, 5 & 8
• School drop off & pick up
• Simple cooking for the children when the chef has a day off
• Accompany the family on overseas vacations (outside of term-time)
• Liaise with additional private staff and PA to ensure a smooth schedule
• Assist with school admin and extracurricular activity diary
• Research sports camps for school holidays
• Maintain a busy schedule for all 3 children at all times
• Oversee the safety and security of the children at all times whilst on duty
• Work a split shift with a break between morning school drop off and pick up at 14.30
• Assist housekeeper with management and rotation of seasonal wardrobe and arrange clothing donations when items are outgrown
• Assist with children’s packing for holidays and summer camps
• Take children to appointments, parties and play dates

Key requirements

• Fluent French speaker essential
• Driving licence not required
• Up to date Enhanced DBS check
• Up to date Paediatric First Aid
• Verifiable references
• Available to start ASAP (within 4-weeks)
• Experience working as a private nanny
• UK Passport, UK skilled-worker visa or UK pre-settlement/permanent settlement status

Start date: 12 July 2021

Working Hours:  Monday-Saturday or Sunday – Friday.

Working times: 15:00-21:00, Monday – Friday, Saturday or Sunday working times TBC

Accommodation: Double bedroom with an en-suite which is located on the top floor of a large family home.

The child: 9 years old. Loves ballet, ice-skating, piano and swimming. Attends independent school in Hampstead

The Family:

• 6 members: husband, wife, 4 children (18, 16, 9 and 6)
• Fully staffed semi-formal residence (chef, security, Chauffeur, nanny for the 6 year old boy, Private PA)
• The family travel during school holidays and they expect the governess to travel with them to Dubai, South of France, USA, etc. Accommodation will be provided.
• English and Russian spoken by staff and family

Start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the child follows a routine that allows for homework and educational activities
• Teaches specialised subjects, such as a language, musical instrument, sport
• Teach manners, etiquette and the correct code of conduct
• Ensure the child’s timetable is adequate and allows for the day to run smoothly
• Gatekeeper between school and parents
• Liaising with the parents, other tutors, regarding objectives, progress and development
• Prepare children for exams and school assessments
• Encourage children to behave appropriately and complete their studies
• Following the child’s curriculum and tutoring appropriate subjects such as English and Maths
• Fostering the child’s educational, social, and creative development
• Organising outside activities such as educational outings; museums, art galleries, theatre visits and sporting activities
• Playing with the child

Key requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience
• A qualified Governess with a teaching background or higher childcare education
• A minimum of 3 years professional childcare or teaching experience
• Teaches Music, Arts, Sports or Languages
• Must be double vaccinated due to travel restrictions 

Candidates must be experienced with babies and children of a similar age group and have a warm, fun and down to earth approach.

The Principal’s 4 year old daughter will be starting pre-school in the coming weeks and will be attending Monday-Friday, leaving her 14 month old brother as your main charge during the day.

A one day trial will be organised to give you the chance to engage with the children and for the family to see how you click.

This role will suit a candidate who is happy to lend a hand where needed, whether that may be making the children’s beds or emptying the dishwasher if you have a few minutes to spare.

The family are looking for a committed Nanny who will remain with them for several years and travel with them quite extensively over the next two years between New York, LA, London, Italy, France etc. They have had a beloved Nanny for several years who is soon to return to the USA.

The role will be primarily based in Belgravia until June 2021, with frequent travel expected after that.

Due to the prompt start, candidates must have an Enhanced DBS check and Paediatric First Aid already in hand.

The role is Live-out whilst the family are in London and Live-in when you travel.

Hours – 50-60 per week

Responsibilities

• Childcare duties
• Nursery duties (housekeeping related to the children only)
• Nursery pick up and drop off
• Taking the children to appointments and playdates
• Creating fun and educational-play ideas
• Travelling with the family between Europe and the USA
• Packing of children’s suitcases
• Purchasing new clothes and donating anything they have outgrown to friends or goodwill
• Liaising on a constant basis with parents

Key requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Paediatric First Aid
• Previous experience with a similar age group
• Availability to travel
• No entry restrictions for Europe or the USA (tourist visas will be arranged for you)
• A warm, grounded, down to earth and proactive approach is essential
• Candidates must have accommodation available whilst in London (accommodation is provided when you travel)

Start date: 18 January 2021