Live-In Housekeeper / Cook, Surrey -£45k–£55k GPA

Silver and Bow are seeking a dedicated live-in Housekeeper / Cook to maintain a beautiful and spacious Surrey residence, primarily used during weekends and holidays. The family are looking for someone positive, organised, and hardworking who can become a trusted long-term member of their household. This role would suit an all-rounder who enjoys creating a calm, well-presented home, preparing healthy family meals, and maintaining high standards throughout.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Daily cleaning of the main residence, pool house and gym, ensuring the property is always presented to a high standard and ready for family use

• Laundry and ironing, including bed linen, with light wardrobe management

• Managing household supplies and keeping the home fully stocked

• Preparing the property for guests

Cooking:

• Grocery shopping and stocking the pantry with fresh produce

• Preparing healthy, family-style meals when the family are in residence

• Working with the Property Manager and principals on menus and meal timings

• Confident gluten-free cooking

• Assisting with small-scale entertaining (BBQs, lunches, dinner parties)

• Maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen with proper stock rotation

Additional duties:

• Supporting the Property Manager with general upkeep and liaison with contractors

• Monitoring household security systems (CCTV, alarms)

• Running errands

• Assisting with children’s transport needs, with occasional sole charge and overnight stays

• Pet care, including dog walking/sitting and vet/groomer visits

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar private household role

• Clean driving licence; confident driving in both countryside and London

• Confident cook, able to prepare nutritious family meals

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Trustworthy, professional, and discreet

• Self-starter with strong initiative and problem-solving ability

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a flexible, can-do attitude

• Dog friendly

• Non-smoker

The Role:

• 40 hours per week over five days. Two consecutive midweek days off when working weekends (when the family are in residence), flexibility required

• Salary: £45,000–£55,000 gross per annum DOE

• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays

• Car provided for work use

Accommodation: Beautiful, spacious, high-spec separate staff flat provided, with all utilities included council tax and Wi-Fi. Single occupancy only, well-behaved pets considered.

Start date: July 2026

Job ref: SB2445

To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com