A brilliant opportunity for a butler to join a private household, working alongside a small team. This role would suit someone with a strong service background, an excellent work ethic and, above all, the right attitude to become a valued member of the household team. The successful candidate will be happy working within an established structure, supporting the wider team and maintaining exceptionally high standards at all times.
Candidates from a luxury yachting background who are looking to transition into private service are also encouraged to apply.
The role will involve regular travel with the client, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.
The Role:
• Working closely with the House Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of the household
• Providing a high standard of formal and informal service
• Assisting with a wide range of butler and household duties as required
• Accompanying the client on trips
• Maintaining exceptionally high standards of presentation, organisation and service at all times
Requirements:
• Previous experience as a Butler or within a comparable high-end hospitality, private service or yachting role
• A strong work ethic and a positive, proactive and hands-on attitude
• A team player who is comfortable working within an established household structure
• Excellent presentation and a high level of professionalism
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to travel extensively as required
• Discreet, reliable and able to provide a consistently high level of service
Salary: £55k - £95k GPA
Start: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2595
An excellent opportunity for a top Private Chef to join an UHNW household in London.
The small family enjoy a wide variety of cuisines and are looking for a versatile chef with an excellent culinary repertoire and ability to produce outstanding food to a consistently high standard.
The role will involve day-to-day cooking (lunch and dinner) for the family, as well as catering for dinner parties from time to time. The successful candidate must be willing to travel to other residences during school holidays.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with flexibility required
Location: London, with some travel during some school holidays
Salary: £80,000–£120,000 GPA, depending on experience
For more information or to apply, please send a copy of your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2594
Top Private Chef sought for small family.
The successful candidate will be professional, discreet with a focus on delicious, healthy eating, with a light, health conscious touch: think clean, seasonal, organic cooking without compromising on flavour. You will take full ownership of menu planning, cooking with initiative and flair to keep the family's meals varied and exciting day to day.
You'll benefit from additional time off during school holidays when the family are travelling except for a few weeks of travel required over the Summer. Must have proven longevity on your CV!
Requirements:
• Confident, creative menu planning with minimal oversight
• Proven longevity in previous roles, reflected clearly on your CV
• Experience working in UHNW household
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 12 hours per day
Salary: £90k GPA
Start: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2593
An exciting opportunity for an experienced rota nanny to join a busy, fully staffed UHNW household in Dubai, caring for one bright and active 1 year old. This is a wonderful role for a nanny who thrives on variety, travel, and being part of a team. You will be based in Dubai and travel internationally with the family. This is a fly in/ fly out role with flights covered by the family.
The ideal candidate will be confident and hands-on with strong early years experience, have UHNW experience and be comfortable working within a larger household team.
Fluent Spanish and English is essential.
Schedule: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Salary: £70-80k net per annum (Dubai contract)
Start: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV to childcare@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2256
A private family based on Palm Jumeirah is seeking an experienced private chef to cook for a household of seven, five children and two adults. The role covers breakfast, lunch and dinner across a wide range of cuisines, with a strong emphasis on healthy, fresh cooking and confident handling of dietary requirements including gluten free.
The children have breakfast before school, with other family members typically eating later in the evening. The role may be structured as two chefs working split shifts, one covering breakfast and the second working roughly midday to late evening, so candidates comfortable working as part of a small kitchen team are welcome to apply.
The chef is responsible for cooking, service and keeping the kitchen clean and organised. Grocery shopping is handled by the household driver, so the chef can focus on menu planning and cooking. Cooking is for the family only, not the wider staff team.
For dinner parties, additional kitchen support will be provided.
Family travels to London in the summer over the Christmas period until 2nd January, during which the chef can take holiday.
Schedule: Six days per week (including weekends), one day off during the week
Salary and package
Up to 15,000 AED gross per month
Live out preferred
Live in considered for an exceptional candidate
Requirements
Proven private chef experience, ideally within a private household or similarly demanding setting
Confident across multiple cuisines, including Mediterranean and Chinese
Strong understanding of healthy cooking and dietary requirements such as gluten free
Comfortable managing full kitchen service independently, including cleaning
Flexible, friendly and personable, genuinely happy to be part of a busy family home rather than treating the role as purely transactional
Available to start as soon as possible
To apply, please send your CV to cv@silverandbow.com.
Job Ref: SB2590
Monday to Friday
8am–5pm (flexibility required when the family is in residence)
Brand new role for an experienced Housekeeper to join a family based near Hyde Park and maintain a beautiful, high-end property used on a part-time basis, with visits throughout the year.
Duties include daily cleaning, laundry and ironing, wardrobe care, errands and preparing simple, healthy meals for 2–3 people. You should be confident across all aspects of housekeeping and comfortable cooking healthy food and will report to the House Manager.
The role is primarily Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, with flexibility required, including longer hours and days, when the family is in London. There are two friendly cats in the home, so occasional pet care will also be required.
The property is located in W2, with Marble Arch and Lancaster Gate being the nearest tube stations.
Salary: £45k GPA
Start: ASAP
Job Ref: SB2591
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
A lovely part-time opportunity for a freelance PA to provide cover on an experienced PA's days off within a private household, ideal for someone who wants structured, regular hours without a full-time commitment.
Working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am–6pm, you'll step seamlessly into the existing PA's shoes and keep things running without a hitch. The role includes general admin and diary support, as well as errands, so a flexible, hands-on attitude is essential.
Requirements
Confident across Word, Excel and Outlook (PC, not Mac)
Driver preferred
Well presented, switched on, and comfortable with high standards
Self-employed and available on a freelance basis
Relevant skills and experience
Salary: £30-40 gross per hour depending on experience
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9am-6pm
Job ref: SB2588
To apply, please send your CV to pas@silverandbow.com
We have a new opportunity for an experienced Housekeeper to join a fully staffed private household in Knightsbridge. You’ll be part of a professional team of housekeepers, responsible for daily cleaning and organisation. The family also employ butlers, chefs and drivers, creating a well-established and friendly team.
This role would suit a housekeeper with at least 4 years of experience in a similar private household setting, with good knowledge of caring for delicate fixtures and furnishings and have strong laundry skills. Duties will include daily cleaning, handwashing, ironing, steaming and pressing clothes, as well as general wardrobe management.
The family travels frequently, so there will be busier and quieter periods throughout the year. Ideally, you will be happy to travel with the family to Europe for a few weeks over the summer.
This is a great long-term role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work and would enjoy working in a professional and friendly environment. Staff meals are provided whilst on duty.
Days/Hours: 5 days on, 2 days off, including every other weekend. Shifts are 7am–5pm or 10am–8pm.
Salary: £55k–£60k GPA
Start: ASAP
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job ref: SB2569
We’re looking for an energetic and experienced Weekend Housekeeper / Cook to join a warm, well-established private household with a main residence in Central London and a property in Oxfordshire.
This is a friendly family with excellent staff retention, looking for someone proactive, highly organised and naturally one step ahead. The role will primarily be based in London, with some travel to Oxfordshire. Travel and accommodation will be covered when working in Oxfordshire.
The role is very hands-on and includes daily cleaning, laundry and preparing simple, family-style meals for two adults and one child, including cooked breakfasts and home-cooked dinners.
The London property has recently been renovated with high-end interiors, delicate finishes and artwork, so excellent attention to detail and understanding of how to care for luxury materials is essential. When the family are away, there will be time to focus on deeper cleaning and resetting the home.
Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar private household role
Strong housekeeping knowledge, including care of delicate materials
Excellent attention to detail
Confident preparing simple family-style meals
Happy to travel to Oxfordshire when required
Flexible, helpful and service-driven
Looking for a long-term weekend position
Days/Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Rate: £25 gross per hour
Start: ASAP
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2471
Our client is seeking an exceptional hospitality professional to lead the team at a beautiful property in Northern Italy.
This is the most senior position within the villa team, reporting directly to the Principal's private office, and is a rare opportunity for a hospitality professional with a genuine service pedigree to take full ownership of standards, service, and staff.
This is a varied role, ideally suited to someone who leads from the front, sets the standard by example, and has experience managing a team and ensuring they are well briefed and ready for whatever the day has in store.
You will be the first point of contact at the villa, ensuring every guest experience is seamless, warm, and efficiently delivered.
The Role
Heading up the household team and holding ultimate responsibility for its performance and standards
Leading service delivery across the household, from family visits to large-scale entertaining
Managing and coordinating a household team of 5–15 (seasonal flex), including rotas, recruitment, training, and appraisals, with final sign-off on staffing decisions
Planning and running dinner parties, events, and offsite gatherings for up to 40 guests
Overseeing wine cellar management: organisation, stock levels, and log keeping
Setting up and maintaining service standards, manuals, and household inventories
Liaising with suppliers and contractors, and leading delivery of larger projects such as refurbishments
Managing household budget and payroll administration alongside the finance team
Arranging household provisions and maintaining supplies
Ensuring the property is guest-ready at all times, coordinating arrivals for family and visitors
Acting as the primary point of contact between the household, contractors, and the family office team
Assisting with reservations, transport bookings, and errands as needed
The Candidate
Extensive front-of-house and service experience gained in high-end restaurants or hotels
A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Head Butler or House Manager within a private UHNW household, ideally having held the senior household role
Genuinely hands-on: happy to be on the floor, not behind a desk, while still comfortable holding full authority over a team
A natural leader, confident directing and motivating staff and making final decisions on how the household runs
Fluent Italian and English
Excellent, checkable references
Discreet, calm under pressure, and impeccably presented
Flexible and available by phone when required
Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
This is a wonderful opportunity for a career hospitality professional ready to lead a property as its most senior figure, working for a client who values excellence and is fully invested in getting the right person and package in place.
Location: Northern Italy
Salary: EUR 130k GPA, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start: ASAP
To apply, please send your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job ref: SB2585
Silver & Bow is seeking a discreet and experienced Housekeeper for a UHNW family in Knightsbridge. This is a well-organised household with a small housekeeping team, including a Head Housekeeper, and you will work together to maintain the property to an exceptional standard. Candidates should be well versed in all housekeeping duties, with strong laundry skills and knowledge of the care and upkeep of fine materials.
Duties
• Daily cleaning to an exceptionally high standard
• Washing, ironing and pressing of delicate and high-value fabrics
• Packing and unpacking luggage for travel
• Care of delicate materials
• Wardrobe management
• Table setting and service support as required
• Basic breakfast preparation (a chef is employed for other meals)
• Grocery shopping and household errands
• Restocking and inventory management
• Care of indoor plants and flowers
• Pet care
• Running errands, including dry cleaning drop-off and collection
Requirements
• Proven housekeeping experience in high-end private households, luxury hotels or yachts
• Strong laundry, ironing and wardrobe management skills
• Comfortable working around dogs
• Happy working independently as well as part of a team
• Discreet, proactive, calm and professional manner
• Excellent checkable references
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm when the family are away. Six days a week, 9–10 hours per day, when the family are in residence. Flexibility is required during periods when the family are in residence. Additional days worked will be given back as time in lieu when the family travel.
Salary: £45k - £55k gpa
Start: ASAP
Job ref: SB2583
To apply, please email your cv to cv@silverandbow.com
A warm family, based in Chelsea is seeking a recent graduate to join their household as a Tutor, supporting their children's academic development. This is an excellent opportunity for a bright, personable graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in private education before progressing further in academia, teaching, or a related field.
The Role
Provide tutoring support across core subjects for school-age children, tailored to their current curriculum and individual learning needs
Assist with homework supervision, exam preparation, and reinforcement of concepts taught in school
Liaise with parents and, where relevant, the children's schools to track progress and address any gaps in learning
Plan engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities that build confidence as well as academic ability
Support wider educational enrichment — reading, projects, and extracurricular learning — as directed by the family
Maintain a structured yet flexible routine around school hours, holidays, and family commitments
The Ideal Candidate
A recent graduate (undergraduate or postgraduate) with a strong academic record
Previous tutoring, mentoring, or childcare experience is desirable but not essential
Excellent communication skills and a natural rapport with children
Patient, encouraging, and adaptable teaching style
Highly organised, reliable, and professional in a private household setting
Schedule: Afternoons, Monday to Friday
Salary: DOE
Job ref: SB2581
To apply please send a copy of your CV to childcare@silverandbow.com
Monday to Friday 10am-8pm
A kind and generous family in Chelsea are looking for an experienced and skilful family-style Cook/Housekeeper to join their team. You will work alongside one other Housekeeper and nannies and will help to maintain a beautiful, high-end property to a very high standard. On the cooking side, you will be cooking for two adults and two young children, mostly lunches and dinners. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of healthy, longevity-led cooking and will have a good, broad range of family-style meals up their sleeve.
A weekend Housekeeper is employed by the family, so there is little requirement to work weekends, though you may occasionally be asked to help out. The family travel often, so there will be periods of downtime throughout the year.
No pets. No travel.
Highly recommended role!!!
Duties:
Prepare healthy lunches and dinners for the family
Menu planning
Food shopping and stock management
Daily cleaning, laundry and ironing
Maintain organisation throughout the home, including tidying and decluttering
Liaising with the other Housekeeper and household staff, reporting to the Chief of Staff, to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the household
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Housekeeper/Cook in a private household
Strong family-style cooking skills
Excellent attention to detail and high cleaning standards
Happy working as part of a small household team
Discreet, trustworthy and adaptable
Excellent, checkable references
Days/Hours: 50 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 10am-8pm
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 gross per annum
Start: ASAP
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Ref: SB2580
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic junior candidate, ideally a recent graduate or school leaver, to join a close-knit team as a Team Assistant.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong IT skills, excellent organisation, and a genuine eagerness to learn.
In this varied support role, you'll work closely with the team, and provide some personal assistant support to our Founder, to help keep key processes running smoothly and efficiently. You'll gain hands-on exposure to the full range of office functions while developing valuable skills in administration, team support, and client service.
Key Responsibilities
• Scheduling calls, interviews and meetings across multiple time zones, including managing the Founder's diary and coordinating candidate calls
• Providing PA support to the Founder as needed
• Posting adverts and assisting with updates across online platforms
• Supporting the team with candidate screening
• Assisting with the odd minor role, with support from senior colleagues
• Tracking documents and managing follow-ups
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring the database is up to date
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to boost team productivity
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects within our collaborative team
Ideal Candidate
• Proactive and eager to learn
• A confident communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Solid IT skills (MS Office, email and calendar management essential)
• Organised, reliable and conscientious
• A team player who enjoys being part of a supportive and fast-paced environment
• Happy to pitch in with varied tasks, including some personal assistant duties for the Founder
• UK Driving Licence useful, given occasional PA support required
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Office based in Chelsea
Job Ref: SB2578
To apply please send your cv to pas@silverandbow.com
You'll be part of a warm, supportive team where your development truly matters. We will provide on the job training, mentorship and plenty of scope to grow.
If you're dynamic, curious, and ready to build a career in a people-focused business, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an experienced Travelling Housekeeper to join a fully staffed private household in Knightsbridge. This is a great opportunity to join an established household team and travel with the family for around 6–8 weeks per year, mainly during school holidays.
You will help maintain the highest standards across the family’s homes, both in London and while travelling.
The ideal candidate will have excellent housekeeping skills, experience caring for fine fabrics and furnishings, and a professional, discreet and flexible approach.
The role includes:
• Daily cleaning and upkeep of high-end interiors
• Caring for fine fabrics, antiques and delicate furnishings
• Laundry, ironing and wardrobe organisation
• Preparing bedrooms and living spaces for family use and guests
• Packing and unpacking when travelling
• Restocking and organising household supplies
• Working alongside the wider household team
Days/Hours: 45 hours per week across 5 days, including some weekends on rotation. The role follows three shift patterns, with the earliest start at 7am and latest finish at 9pm. Flexibility is required.
Benefits: Lunch and uniform provided and a daily travel allowance during periods of travel
Salary: £50,000–£58,000 GPA
Start: ASAP
Job Ref: SB2577
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com.
Silver & Bow are looking for a nutrition-focused Private Chef to join a couple based in Brentwood, Essex. The principals take great care of themselves and are looking for a chef who can work closely with them, their nutritionist and personal trainer to support their health and wellness goals.
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for nutrition, understand exactly what should be on the plate and why, and be able to translate this into delicious, flavourful meals that are both healthy and perfectly suited to the principals’ needs.
Meals will be mostly simple, family-style cooking day to day, with more elevated dishes from time to time, as well as occasional dinner parties, so a flexible approach is essential. There will also be occasions when you’ll prepare meals for the children, so a good understanding of nutritious, balanced and appealing children’s food is important.
Duties:
Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Collaborating with the principals and nutritionist to create tailored menus aligned with their nutritional goals
Ordering, shopping and provisioning
Preparing meals for the children when required
Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
Supporting with occasional entertaining and dinner parties
Requirements:
Strong understanding of nutrition and how to tailor meals accordingly
Experience cooking for professional athletes is highly desirable
Confident, flavour-driven approach to healthy cooking
Ability to adapt between family-style meals, elevated dining and entertaining
Excellent knowledge of fresh, seasonal produce and healthy cooking techniques
Professional and discreet
Confident driver
Based within approximately one hour’s commute of Brentwood
The principals travel throughout the year, so there will be periods when the chef is not required to work. Flexibility around the family’s schedule is important.
Days: Monday–Friday, with flexibility
Salary: £60,000–£100,000 gross per annum
Start: ASAP
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Job Ref: SB2576
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com.
We're looking for an experienced, Spanish-speaking nanny to join a fully staffed UHNW household based in Spain, caring for a 1 year old alongside an established team of nannies. This is a great role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is comfortable with regular travel.
You'll be supporting the child's daily routine and development, while helping to maintain a calm and organised environment as part of a wider household team. The family travels extensively, so flexibility is essential.
Requirements:
Fluent Spanish and English
Strong knowledge of developmental milestones for babies and young children
Experience within a similarly staffed, high-net-worth household
Fully flexible and happy to travel at short notice
British or EU passport required
Schedule: 5 days per week
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 GPA, plus accommodation
To apply, please send your CV to childcare@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2575
Silver and Bow have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Housekeeper / House Manager to join a lovely family in Essex. This is a hands-on role for a career housekeeper, Head Housekeeper or House Manager with a solid housekeeping background and management experience, to maintain a beautiful, large property and oversee a second housekeeper whilst remaining actively involved in the daily cleaning and running of the home.
The family are kind, friendly and approachable, and value their privacy. Someone warm, professional and discreet will fit in well, and you must also be child and pet friendly and be comfortable around large, friendly dogs.
This is a lovely, long-term opportunity for an experienced housekeeper or House Manager looking for stability and room for growth.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Hands-on daily housekeeping and maintaining high standards throughout the home
• Organising household routines and rotas
• Overseeing and supporting the second housekeeper
• Ordering food shopping and sourcing household items
• Managing household supplies and inventories
• Coordinating contractors and maintenance
• Answering the door and taking in deliveries
• Laundry and wardrobe care
• Preparing the house for guests
• Running errands
• Pet care
We are looking for:
• Previous private household experience and solid background in housekeeping
• Previous experience overseeing or managing household staff
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy manner
• Driving licence
• Child and pet friendly, including confidence around large dogs
• Excellent, checkable references
Days/hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00–16:00 or 10:00–18:00. Flexible to suit the successful candidate.
Salary: £50k - £70K gross per annum
Start: ASAP
Job ref: SB2570
To apply, please email your cv to cv@silverandbow.com
Silver and Bow are looking for an experienced Housekeeper / Laundress to join a lovely family in Essex. This is a hands-on role within a beautiful, large property, working alongside the Head Housekeeper to maintain the home to an exceptional standard.
Duties will include daily cleaning, laundry, ironing, tidying and changing bed linen. You will also assist with light meal preparation, such as chopping and heating food, as well as answering the door for deliveries and running occasional errands. There may also be some light pet care.
The family are kind, friendly and approachable, and are looking for someone who is reliable, professional and detail-oriented. You must be child- and pet-friendly and be comfortable around large, friendly dogs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Daily housekeeping and cleaning to a high standard
Laundry and ironing
Care of delicate fabrics and materials
Room resets, making beds and general tidying
Light meal preparation, e.g. chopping, heating food
Answering the door and receiving deliveries
Helping with pet care
Running errands as required
We are looking for:Previous private household experience
A reliable, practical and team-oriented approach
Good knowledge of caring for delicate fabrics and materials
Excellent attention to detail
Professional, discreet and trustworthy
Child- and pet-friendly, with confidence around large dogs
Driving license (bonus)
Excellent, checkable references
Days/Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday. Hours can be 08:00–16:00 or 10:00–18:00, with flexibility to suit the successful candidate.
Salary: £45,000–£55,000 gross per annum
Start: ASAP
To apply, please email your cv to cv@silverandbow.com
Job Ref: SB2571
Monday to Friday
9am-5pm or 8am-4pm (flexibility to suit the candidate)
Wonderful opportunity for a top housekeeper / ex stewardess to join a lovely family at their large, spacious property near Henley-on-Thames. The property is used part-time, mainly during holidays and occasional weekends, with the family typically in residence from Friday afternoon to Sunday. During the week, you'll prepare the house for their arrival, then turndown once they leave.
You will be the main housekeeper, working alongside a longstanding, close-knit team.
The property includes a swimming pool, study and gym, and is beautifully presented throughout, so an excellent eye for detail and genuine care for the home is essential.
Duties include daily cleaning, laundry and ironing, running errands, and keeping the house well maintained. You will need good knowledge of caring for delicate materials and finishes.
We are looking for someone with high standards, energy and a genuine passion for their work — capable, hardworking and discreet. This is a wonderful long-term opportunity with a family seeking longevity — staff have stayed with them for many years.
Requirements:
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar private household setting, chalet or yacht experience
• Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of the care of delicate materials
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a small team
• Energetic, hardworking, and happy to bring a proactive approach
This is a live out role.
Salary: £45-55K gpa
Start: ASAP
To apply, please email your CV to cv@silverandbow.com
Job ref: SB2543