Hutchinsons Staff

An articulate, well organised, and top level secretary/PA is required for a travelling position based in Chantilly France. The successful applicant must speak fluent English and French would be a plus as well as have excellent typing and shorthand skills.
Duties will include taking dictation, reading material and summarizing, getting paperwork and meetings organized, writing, liaising with other colleagues and secretaries, etc.
There will be frequent travel and that is when the candidate should expect to be the busiest. Two days off per week, but not necessarily at weekends. Salary around 40,000 Euros gross. (REF HU1338)

Senior member of VIP family, with large private beach estate- requires an enthusiastic, committed single female ( cultural reasons) to assist the owners with the smooth running of the estate. There are numerous residences on the property and heads of departments for both the private residence and business sections running from the estate.
The personal assistant will be required to liaise with the other managers and stand in for the owners when necessary.
Candidates are required to have good secretarial and organisational skills which will include shorthand or equivalent to take minutes, dictation etc. You will handle private and estate correspondence, be able to prepare reports, organise events in conjunction with the owners, ensure that external services are provided as organised and monitor junior office staff performances.
Excellent computer and communication skills are essential and any languages will prove useful, particularly French. Fluency in English is essential.
In addition candidates are required to be immaculate in their appearance, have good people skills and be open to some travel. This role is very diverse and candidates’ individual personality will be the key to meeting the principals’ needs. Attention to detail is imperative to the success of this post.
Salary commensurate to experience – single accommodation provided. Six day week. (REF HU1325)

ALL UNITED STATES VACANCIES

Butler/Estate Manager/Personal Assistant/Housemaid Positions

Butler required for a family of 4 based primarily in California, with some travel for approximately 10-15 weeks a year to Hawaii.
Duties required include greeting and caring for guests and visitors, making sure the children who are 14 and 12 get off to school in the morning, overseeing the day to day functions of the house and grounds, driving the kids to school when the Principal is out of town, running errands, and other typical butler duties such as serving for dinner parties.
Accommodation in California is a furnished, two bedroom apartment that is on the property but separate from the home. In Hawaii, the accommodation is one bedroom with a private, en suite, bathroom.
License essential and 3 cars are provided for the Butler’s use. Pet lovers a must as there are two dogs and 1 cat.
Salary negotiable depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, dental, 401K. Partners and Children are welcome. (REF HU1259).

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK
RESIDENTIAL OR DAILY CHEF FOR VIP HOUSEHOLD:
PLEASE NOTE NON LEGAL CANDIADATES FOR USA ARE ACCEPTABLE SINCE WORK PERMIT FOR THIS VIP CLIENT CAN BE ARRANGED.

Experienced chef required who is very familiar with preparing a really full range of dishes to suit all tastes from gourmet dishes to buffets and healthy menus. The clients are a very important and very young Royal couple with an 8 month baby and like to have lots of food in the fridge prepared – crudités, fruits, mousses, roast chicken and “grazing” bites. They have everything from gourmet to fast food taste and want a chef who is happy to cook lots of dishes each day, following a wide ranged repertoire. The principals, who are part of an overseas Royal Family and who have only just purchased this residence expect to entertain VIP’s frequently and require their chef to work six days per week and somebody who is willing to work flexible hours. However, this will be compensated with very generous vacation periods when the principals are not in residence, (which is likely to be for up to 4 months each year). Single accommodation can be provided within a staff apartment, but must be shared with the butler. The butler is a Hutchinson’s applicant who highly recommends this charming young couple, saying that they are delightful and very generous employers. When in residence the clients have a full travelling entourage of staff. Top Salary with full social security and medical insurance package. Applicants should be aware that there is no alcohol or pork products allowed in the household, nor may these items be consumed in staff accommodation and these items may not be used in any dishes prepared for the clients or their guests. (REF:HU0879)

COUPLES VACANCIES

European & Overseas Couples

Lovely job for a family that is in residence approximately only 3-4 months per year. One member of the couple MUST SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH. This is not a guardienne’s role, but is for hands on employees who will care for a lovely house, with state of the art CCTV, security cameras and alarm systems. Set in 21/2 acres, the couple will oversee the cleanliness and security & general maintenance of the residence. They will also be liaising with contractors hence the need for one member of the couple to speak fluent French. Candidates must also be computer literate. You will be responsible for running errands and provisioning the house. In the summer the clients spend 7 weeks in residence but a good deal of this time is spent on their boat, so even when they are in residence at this time, they are out at sea for much of the period. At this time of the summer there are frequent guests and the couple will be required to set up outdoor furniture, oil decks, clear and care for the terrace and keep the house and cars looking lovely at all times. The housekeeper will care for the house, which includes lots of wood and glass finishes, help with food preparation and deal with the laundry and cleaning within the 600 sq meter house. Security / maintenance man will be required to care for the pool, jacuzzi, and must be confident with CCTV & sophisticated alarm systems. A gardener, chef and seasonal part time cleaner are employed. Accommodation is provided in a small but beautiful, newly built house, completely self contained with 1 double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, lounge/diner, shower and bathroom and own terrace. A car is provided for the use of the couple. 2 days off per week when clients not in residence and 1 day when they are. Salary in the region of circa £600 net per week but negotiable for the right couple, who should be child friendly as the clients have 2 children aged 15 and 9 years. (REF: HU0798)

SOUTHERN SPAIN -15KM FROM MARBELLA
Experienced Couple
Butler/Housemanager/Cook/Housekeeper

Large Country estate approx 15 km from Marbella, requires a couple who have previous experience in the running and day to day management of a sophisticated, modern high tech home. The property is a new build, owned by an International business man with multiple homes world wide. This property will be used regularly for entertaining guests.
The Butler will have excellent front of house and dining service skills, including fine wine and bar service. It is essential that the Butler has up to date modern computer skills and be able to manage the entire estate, additional experience in personnel management would be a big advantage. A team of staff which will include maids, gardeners will be employed.
The principals enjoy Italian cuisine but have an international palate, so the chef/cook will need to have a good background of Mediterranean and Italian cooking. In addition the cook will oversee the housekeeping function, flowers, wardrobe etc.
Generous salary depending upon experience, with large apartment (150 sqm) with all modern amenities and use of a car. No dependant children and preferably no pets.
FLUENT SPANISH & ENGLISH SPEAKERS ESSENTIAL - FEB/MARCH 2010 START. (REF HU1329)

Experienced couple required to manage a private complex of five villa’s in the glorious setting of Portofino. The butler will manage the front of house service and the housekeeper will be responsible for the day to day cleaning, laundry and general household duties. There are 3 gardeners and security all year round, but the villa is mainly used by the principal and his guests during summer months and particularly during weekends.
During the busy season a chef and additional housekeeping staff is rotated from the principals yacht.
There is NO accommodation with this vacancy and is classed as Non Residential position. Salary in the region of 3,000Euro’s each per month. Italian speakers essential. (REF HU1199) ON HOLD

MONTE CARLO – SOUTH OF FRANCE
COUPLE COOK/HOUSEKEEPER & HOUSEMAN/DRIVER/BUTLER

Our clients are a retired British couple who live 7-8 months of each year in Monte Carlo and divide the remainder of the year in their home in London and travelling. Their Filipino housekeeper of 20 years is retiring and they require a couple to replace her. Duties will include cooking to dinner party standard for between 6-8 people once a week, plus general housekeeping and laundry duties. (There is a fully equipped laundry room). The clients’ apartment consists of 2 large bedroom and bathroom suites and has 1 large reception rooms and 2 small ones. The gentleman of the couple to be employed will act as driver, (Bentley and Porsche) and also care for the vehicles, keeping them clean, valeted and checked for oil, water and tyre pressure levels. In addition, he will assist with heavier household cleaning duties and also have the ability to undertake food and drink service. There is a very nice 1 bedroom apartment for the couple to use with shower room, large lounge and kitchen which has been beautifully refurbished. Salary is negotiable. French speaker preferred but not essential, but fluent English is essential. Start spring 2010. (REF HU1248) ON HOLD

Butler required for a formally run, residence owned by professional client and wife. Main duties will include typical Butler and Valet duties such as looking after The Principal, ironing his suits, serving at table, running the residence and ensuring it is in immaculate order, looking after the car, driving and the occasional airport run. Light cooking duties are required, although the couple eat out often and are frequently travelling. If a couple is employed, the other partner would be a housekeeper/ cook. In the principals’ absence you will be required to look after the cat. A separate, 1 bedroom apartment within a building is also provided. Salary negotiable. Immediate start. FLUENT FRENCH SPEAKER PLEASE. (REF HU1283)

London Couples

Country Couples

A top class housekeeper is required for this family of 7 in their large country residence.
Duties will include meticulous cleaning of the house and laundry so it is essential you have experience in the care of fine fabrics, antiques and beautiful china and be able to look after and launder beautiful and expensive clothing. You must be a children lover as there are 5 children between the ages of 4 and 9 years old and you will be required to help put them to bed.
The male of the couple duties will be to drive the principle to London for work and to help the mother with the collecting and dropping off of children at activities. You will also be required to do food shopping and act as a handyman, changing light bulbs, hanging up pictures etc. There will also be light gardening duties i.e. mowing etc.
It is a 5 day working week with Sunday and Monday’s off. Salary for the housekeeper is £350nett per week and for the couple £750nett per week. A furnished staff wing is provided as accommodation. (REF HU1339)

SOMERSET – COUPLE
HANDS ON HOUSEMANAGEMENT COUPLE
COOK/HOUSEKEEPER
HOUSEMAN/BUTLER/DRIVER/SECURITY

New position for newly purchased weekend home for family of six – including four children between the ages of 12 and 18 yrs.
The house is seven bedroom, the estate extends to approx 150 acres which includes woodland and a deer park. The owners are hoping to be able to establish a shoot in the long term. The couple will however only be responsible for the interior of the property, but will liaise with the Estate manager on external matters. There are 2 full time gardeners also employed.
Duties will include the day to day running of the property, the organising and purchasing of supplies, budget control and household accounting. Ideally the couple will be experienced in the running of a country home and have relevant IT and organisational skills.
One of the couple will be required to cook, one be able to offer front of house services during any formal entertaining.
There will be general housekeeping and laundry duties but a part time daily will also be employed.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience, 3 bedroom cottage (recently refurbished) and 2 days off per week mid week.
Both of the couple must drive and have full clean licences, be non smokers and has impeccable references.
Fluent English is essential. (REF HU1090) ON HOLD

Traditional Country Estate in rural Hampshire – the current couple are shortly to retire after many, very happy years in this position. An experienced, traditional “in house” couple are required to run and manage this very beautiful home on an estate which is fully staffed with all outdoor personnel.
The owners use the property most weekends, arriving at Lunchtime Friday and departing after lunch on Monday. Also used over main holidays i.e. Easter and Christmas when there are numerous guests and family visiting.
The couple will between them run and totally manage the house to a very high standard. There are 2 part time dailies who cover most of the general cleaning and large items of laundry are serviced off site.
Candidates are required to have previous formal Country House experience – duties will include general housekeeping, cooking for both family, shoots and the more formal dinner party, formal table service, care of the kitchen and pantry, care of the owners personal wardrobes, flower arranging and occasional driving to airports or stations and the day to day running of this very beautiful residence. Salary £750-800 net per week. Two bedroom apartment in the main house, but completely private and serviced via a lift. 2 days off mid week and use of a car if required. Both ideally to drive. The position is not suitable for those with pets or dependant children. Strictly Non Smokers and first class references required. (REF HU1160) ON HOLD MARCH 2010

Superb position for a newly purchased country residence, belonging to highly recommended clients. The house has undergone major refurbishments which are ongoing and the clients moved in on the first week of July 2008. Couple required for this home, which will be used every weekend from Friday evening until Sunday evening and during holidays and half term breaks. The family are a couple in their 30’s with 2 children aged 6 ½ years and 2 years. Experienced, professional couple to act in the following duties, which include dinner party cooking for occasional formal gatherings for up to 14 people, but more regularly weekend Sunday Luncheon get together and informal kitchen suppers and lunches. The clients like to entertain most weekends and as such the cook should be enthusiastic and able and can be either part of the couple. Other duties will include hands on housekeeping and laundry. Front of house skills to include laying up and serving at table, mixing drinks, greeting guests and suchlike required, together with the ability to assist with heavier household tasks, such as caring for pool, patios, pool furniture, laying fires etc. Driver required to act as occasional chauffeur and to look after the vehicles. 2 free days midweek and use initially of an “incredibly nice 2 bedroom cottage.” Eventually this cottage will be utilised as guest accommodation and the couple will be moved to a newly converted barn accommodation. No children can be accommodated though dog(s) welcome provided it/they does not wander into the employers’ home (gentleman asthmatic). An excellent salary will be offered. Gardeners are employed, but it would be helpful if one part of the couple were willing to help with the mowing. The house is a 6 bedroom home with 4 reception rooms over 7000 sq feet and on 3 floors. Couple required with a love for children.
(REF HU0831) ON HOLD

Newly refurbished six bedroom country house in approx 35 acres. Experienced housekeeping couple required to work alongside a full team of staff but take responsibility for the day to day running of this very beautiful part residence home. The owner also has a home in London and spends part of the week in London and part of the week in the Country house.
The couple are required to have high standards of cleaning, good laundry skills and be very hands on in regards general upkeep of the property. A daily is also employed. You will be required to care for Antiques, polish silver and brass, lay fires and ensure the house is kept immaculate.
One of the couple will be required to cook, light, fresh and healthy meals for the owner and her family and friends, although never more than 8 people. Cooking duties will be shared with a part time cook who works alternate weekends. One of the couple should be able to serve at table, manage the wine cellar and keep inventories. You will be responsible for household shopping and provisioning.
The house has been completely refurbished and has state of the art Alarm systems, CCTV systems and computerised plant room. The couple will be required to oversee security and liaise with any contractors as required.
Basic computer skills are an advantage.
The owner has 2 small dogs and grown up children who visit occasionally with the grandchildren. Head gardener and his team of 3 manage the grounds.
Salary Negotiable depending upon experience. Immaculate 2 bedroom cottage which is newly refurbished. Car provided. Non Smokers essential. (REF HU1202)

BRIDGENORTH – SHROPSHIRE
COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER/LIGHT FAMILY COOK/MOTHERS HELP
GARDENER/HANDYMAN/SECURITY

New position for young family of 3, which includes baby daughter of 6 months.
Large Georgian Country House, which has been completely refurbished, and modernized sympathetically to the original designs by the current owners.
The owners are young professionals and require a couple who are family orientated, relaxed and informal but experience is essential.
Duties will include the general day to day housekeeping, cleaning, laundry, running errands, and some light family cooking but not on a regular basis. There is a baby girl of six months, Mum is and likes to be very hands on, but she does have her own business which she runs from home and therefore would like the housekeeper to be willing to assist with childcare duties from time to time, as no nanny is employed.
The gentleman will primarily be employed outdoors, the estate has large areas of grassland and landscaped gardens, ideally the gentleman will maintain the gardens and be a capable and all round general handyman.
The working hours will be on average of 40 hours each over a five day week, primarily Monday to Friday. An occasional weekend may be required if the owners have guests.
Salary up to £40,000 Gross per annum, depending upon experience and use of all found self contained cottage and 2 days off per week.
Ideally no pets or dependant children. Preferably both should drive due to rural location.
(REF: HU0975) ON HOLD

NORTHALLERTON-N.YORKSHIRE
COUPLE
EXPERIENCED GARDENER
PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER – 20HRS

Large Country estate in most beautiful location between the Yorkshire Dales and Yorkshire Moors.
Described as an associated garden and small landscape park, with the main features being a Topiary sculpture walk and circular rose garden.
An experienced and knowledgeable gardener is required to manage the day to day running and maintenance of the gardens, but a specialist person tends the topiary. Partner will act as housekeeper and should be prepared to undertake general cleaning, laundry and possibly some food preparation for approx 20 hours per week. Although if preferred, full time hours can be given if gardening assistance is provided.
The family have 2 small children but a full time nanny is employed.
This is a relaxed family environment.
Salary negotiable depending upon experience, self contained cottage and 2 days off per week. Driver essential due to the rural location. (REF HU1264)

Energetic couple required for 7 bedroom Georgian house set on 450 acres including an organic garden.
The cook and housekeeper will be responsible for home-cooked, fresh, and healthy meals that often involve produce from the organic garden for the family of three. There will also be dinner parties, shoot lunches, barbecues, etc. Other duties will include laundry and light housekeeping as a daily housekeeper is employed.
The gardener will be responsible for the organic vegetable garden, lawn, box hedging, and flower beds. They will also need good DIY skills and a knowledge of swimming pool and tennis court maintenance would be helpful. Occasional driving duties and care of cars will also be required.
Friendly, dog lovers a must as there are 3 dogs.
Self-contained, 1 bedroom, furnished flat available. 2 days off per week - midweek. Clean driving licenses, no pets, and not smokers, essential. Salary negotiable depending on experience. January interview’s. (HU1220) ON HOLD

HOUSE AND PROPERTY MANAGERS, BUTLERS

Overseas House Management & Butlers

Holiday villa of British family with 2 children, used intermittently during the year, mostly during summer months, but with a few days in the New Year, Easter and October half term. Local daily staff i.e. gardener and housekeeper, have worked for the family for 10 years.
This vacancy requires a fluent French speaker, who is pro active, forward thinking, able to maintain the gardens and manage the maintenance of the estate. Most of the gardening is general maintenance i.e. mowing, strimming and pruning etc, but there is a large area of forest which needs to be managed. Good handyman skills are required, to include painting, general repairs and pool care.
The caretaker will be responsible for the communication and organisation of local trades and works people, ensuring quotes, contractors, accounts and bills are dealt with promptly and efficiently. Good computer skills are essential as regular communication with the owners and the London office is required.
You will be responsible for the security of the property, the organisation of cars, arranging MOT and servicing etc. The family have a sailing boat and anyone with a similar interest would be most appreciated.
Salary to be discussed depending upon experience. 2 bedroom apartment provided.
Partner to follow own occupation welcome. Driver and FLUENT FRENCH & ENGLISH speaker essential. (REF HU1284)

Portuguese or Spanish speaking Butler required for family with two houses in Portugal in Cascais and Alentejo. The Butler must be able to manage staff as well as have initiative and be organised. The family has twin 1 year olds and 12 and 18 year old girls. A cook, driver, housekeeper and two nannies are also employed.
Typical duties will include Butler duties such as laying up and serving, creating menus and covering when the cook is not around on weekends, supervising stock, housekeeping, car maintenance, travelling, driving the children to school, and shopping. Cooking will be for 6-7 and generally be very simple food as the family is open to suggestions. The successful candidate must have notions about food.
Accommodation will be your own room with a shared bathroom. Food is provided as is use of the kitchen. You must be prepared to travel between the houses as well as outside of the country. Working hours are 8 hours per day with some split shifts and one day off per week. (REF HU1268)

Working for a VIP family of five, seeking a top notch butleress and house-manager that is able to ensure that the house runs smoothly and efficiently, ensure that all maintenance is kept up to date and who is highly organised. The house needs to be kept in tip-top order at all times and you need to be extremely flexible with regards to working hours and time off. You will work closely with the Lady of the house and manage several members of staff. Computer literacy and previous experience in the management of a large residence essential. For cultural reasons only female applicants can be considered and great preference will be given to candidates with either previous or current work experience and a good knowledge of Geneva. Separate accommodation can be provided and top negotiable salary. Salary circa £5,500-£6,000 negotiable net per month. FLUENT FRENCH ESSENTIAL (REF HU1318)

Large beautiful Chalet owned by International business couple with multiple homes Worldwide. The chalet will be used approx four months of the year, mostly during the winter season and less frequently through the rest of the year. There will be long periods of time when no one is in residence, security is therefore paramount and the Butler will be required to be self sufficient and capable to run and manage the chalet on a day to day basis to a very high standard. There are 2 maids and a cook employed.
Duties will include all aspects of service, have a knowledge about and care for silver, flower arranging, meeting guests, serving beverages, care for the cars, liaise with the concierge company for maintenance, ensuring the chalet is ready to receive the owners and guests at a moments notice. The owners are keen art collectors and if the butler also has an interest in art work, then this would be very helpful. Ideally the butler should have reasonable level of computer skills, enabling good communications with the personal assistant in London, previous experience of managing household staff essential.
The owners have 2 school age children who will visit with their nanny on the odd occasion so a child friendly person is essential.
A travelling valet/butler will usually arrive with the owners.
Salary negotiable depending upon experience. Driver essential, a car is available.
Self contained single studio apartment separate to the chalet.
The butler must speak fluent English – French a plus but not essential. EU PASSPORT ESSENTIAL. Strictly non smoker. (REF HU1323)

A traditional head butler is required for a single businessman in Saudi Arabia. Duties will include traditional butler duties such as laying up and serving at table, greeting and attending to guests, helping out with the housekeeping, and basic valeting duties. Additional duties for the head butler are overseeing and managing the other butlers, kitchen staff and chefs, housekeepers and gardeners. The house in Jeddah is approximately 2500 square meters in total with the grounds. There will also be occasional travelling.
Furnished accommodation will be provided with more details to be confirmed. The salary for the head butler will be approximately $4000-4500 net per month. (REF HU1327)

Two traditional butlers are required for a single businessman in Saudi Arabia. Duties will include traditional butler duties such as laying up and serving at table, greeting and attending to guests, helping out with the housekeeping, and basic valeting duties. The house in Jeddah is approximately 2500 square meters in total with the grounds. There may also be occasional travelling.
Furnished accommodation will be provided with more details to be confirmed. The salary is negotiable. (REF HU1328)

Organized and flexible Butler required to take charge of a family home in South Kensington. The suitable candidate will be very refined and pay close attention to detail.
Duties to include supervising the housekeepers, organizing the household, running an efficient kitchen, supervising contractors, arranging for collections and deliveries, keeping accounts, meeting and greeting guests, organizing small social functions, caring for the wardrobe, and driving services, etc.
You will be working for a family of four with two children aged four and six. There are also nannies, housekeepers, and a chef employed. The hours are not set as the Butler will be expected to be more ‘on-call’ a large amount of the time the family is around, but there will also be periods when the family travels and the Butler is not expected to work.
Salary is negotiable. Start date as soon as possible. (REF HU1344)

Young Italian family with four school age children between 9 and 5yrs. The household is informal but hectic; the owners have extremely high standards and need a Butler who has the flexibility and bright and sunny personality to cope with the demands of such a busy family home. The clients have recently moved into this large fully refurbished property and whilst a family home, there are numerous pieces of very valuable antiques, objects d’art and art work. (The clients often allow items from their collection to be exhibited at fine art galleries and museums). A full time, long term housekeeper is employed and she cares for the master suite and particularly the ladies couture wardrobe, but assistance with the gentleman’s clothes and shirts, along with the children’s school uniforms, would be appreciated.
The lady of the household enjoys cooking but would ask for general assistance in the kitchen as and when required.
In the long term, there will be regular formal entertaining of overseas guests, including VIP’s and family members. It is therefore important that table service and meeting and greeting of guests are part of the remit.
You will also be required to undertake driving duties, which will include daily station run followed by the school runs. Running errands, care for the cars; undertake swimming pool maintenance and simple indoor house maintenance i.e. light bulbs. You will also manage the residence and deal with all contractors.
Dog lovers are essential as the family has 2 tiny dogs.
Salary in the region of £35-40,OOO Gross per annum, but negotiable and really beautiful separate 2 bedroom coach house available on the property – refurbished to the same impeccable standards as the main residence. Ideally 5 ½ day week to include Saturday mornings. Previous experience working in a family environment essential. Longevity in positions essential to this role.
Wife to follow own occupation acceptable but sorry no dependants or pets. (REF HU1341)

Lovely post for a lovely, highly educated Indian lady and her 23 year old invalid daughter, who have recently moved to the UK permanently, having lived here in Kensington on a part-time basis for many years. Client requires an applicant with the flexibility to work 10 hours per day, 6 days per week, for which you will be handsomely rewarded. Duties will include cleaning, laundry, light cooking, shopping, driving, caring for cars, assisting the daughter in and out of her wheelchair and into the car (no personal care). Hoovering and dusting, caring for crystal, china, marble and mirrors. Simple cooking skills required on occasions to include grilling meat and fish, cooking vegetables and soups. Very nice post with negotiable salary in the region of £675-750 net per week. (REF HU1289) ON HOLD

Country House Management & Butlers

Wonderful position for a family of six at their twelve-bedroom country house set on large grounds. The successful applicant must be flexible as this position involves a range of duties including typical butler duties such as laying up and serving at table, very occasional and simple cooking, some housekeeping and driving, looking after security and running errands, looking after the dogs, and helping run shooting weekends. You should generally be prepared to ‘fill-in’ where necessary. There is the opportunity for more cooking or helping out with gardening, but that is not required.
A two bedroom flat with a sitting room, kitchen, and bathroom that is attached to the main house can be provided. It can come either furnished or unfurnished.
This is the family’s main residence, although the four children are in boarding school. The position has peaks and troughs with some busy week – particularly during the shooting season – as well as less ‘full-on’ weeks.
Salary is negotiable, and the hours will be an approximate average of 40 hours per week. (REF HU1358)

Family Butler required to work as part of existing team of staff within this beautiful country seat/estate. Current butler of 22 years is soon to retire. Duties to include receiving guests, laying up and serving at table, mixing and serving drinks and running the household during formal occasions. The estate is used for both private and corporate functions and a catering business specialising in weddings and company events is run from the public side of the estate. It might be helpful if you come from a Forces background or have Hospitality experience. During the shooting and summer weekends, the house can be “full to bursting” with private and family guests, but this tends to be only 10-12 weekends a year. You will be required to assist with other duties during quieter times :-valeting for the employer, helping with school runs, driving and running errands, walking the dogs, maintaining and cleaning shoes/boots, maintaining the wine stores, cleaning silver, cleaning and maintaining the fireplaces and assisting with maintenance problems, liaising with other staff, etc.. Accommodation provided in a self contained 1 bedroom flat within the main house with salary circa £25,000 all found. It is essential that you like and have experience with children (5 aged between 5 and 15 years) and dogs. (HU1224)

CHEF POSITIONS

Overseas Chefs

Newly created position for young family of four which includes 2 school age children. The position will require an energetic, perhaps newly qualified chef who is free to travel with the family between their main London home, a weekend home in Hampshire and the holiday home in Spain.
London will be probably 11/2 to 2 days in the week, cooking will be mostly family and children’s cooking, with one dinner party per week.
Hampshire – working from mid morning Saturday to provide lunch and dinner, then Sunday lunch and afternoon tea, before the family return to London.
Spain – A lot busier than the other two homes, the holiday home is in a rural location and is used 2 weeks over Easter, long weekend in May, some school half terms and at least six weeks during the summer over July and August. Longer working hours will be required when at this residence as the family tend to eat later in the evening.
The family are young and energetic, they are particularly health conscious and prefer a healthy, fresh, light diet. Asian /Fusion being a favourite style of eating with lots of fresh fish, salads and soups depending on the season. Presentation is important and high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen essential.
The chef will be responsible for all food shopping, provisioning and menu planning.
Accommodation will be available in Hampshire and Spain.
Salary £30-35,000 Gross per annum. Driver essential – Spanish speaker preferred. (REF HU1345)

excellent position for a highly experienced and top calibre chef to replace a long term candidate who is retiring after many years service with this delightful, highly westernised Middle Eastern family. A chef with a wide repertoire of International cuisine is required to work as head of a large kitchen, where 2 junior chefs who specialise in Arabic cuisine are employed. You must be capable of being able to provide a varied repertoire for big, formal dinners, continental style buffets and have excellent presentation. Experience in running the kitchen, menu planning, keeping accounts, inventory and stock control essential, as is a team player who works well as part of a team. Full household staff employer. Absolutely superb accommodation available (within the compound or outside – to your preference) plus a truly TOP, tax free salary. For cultural reasons a male only applicant can be considered. Married accommodation available but regret no dependents, if married wife can find employment available. (REF HU1129) ON HOLD

Deputy Head chef to assist and report directly to the Head Chef for a newly built, private VIP villa.
Duties include executing, under the direction of the Head Chef, an international selection of superior cuisines to restaurant level, as well as ensuring that delicious family-style cooking is available. Family (4 principles) and household staff to be catered for every day.
Private training will given in Arabic and Lebanese cuisines, if required.
Attitude, ability to work as part of a very interactive small hospitality team and a calm and charming personal demeanour will be as important as culinary skills in this private household.
Travel with family to Paris and Monte Carlo.
You will also be involved in the supervision of approximately 7-8 kitchen staff, in due course, and to include assistants and stewards, working in shifts. The successful candidate will be required to work as Acting Head Chef upon occasion.
This is a superb job with an excellent working environment with the opportunity to develop skills in a household which appreciates superb international food.
Will be required to trial in Riyadh (paid chef trial).
Salary negotiable (REF: HU1236) ON HOLD

High standard chef, who likes children, and who is willing to undertake a small amount of occasional babysitting. Also happy to assist the other housekeeper with light housekeeping duties. Living on Lake Geneva in Lausanne Switzerland, the house is 1050 square meters. The family (Italian Mum, British Dad and 2 children – boy 5 years and girl 18 months) already have an excellent housekeeper who has been working with them for over 5 years. They also have a Gardener and now they need more help. There will be travel to Paris, USA, Italy. Ideally the clients seek a live in excellent chef with cooking skills for dinner parties for up to 20 people. Parties are mainly at weekends, with general family dishes required during the week. Mediterranean style preferred with good presentation. You must also be willing to undertake vacuuming, dusting, polishing and laundry duties in conjunction with the other housekeeper, although the cooking duties take priority. The accommodation - which is new and beautifully furnished, consists of a 2 room apartment with separate entrance: - double bedroom, a separate lounge and dining room with a fully equipped kitchen, (dishwasher and washing machine), also a shower room, full air conditioning, plasma TV and satellite. Usually weekends free or 2 days during the week if there is a dinner party happening at the weekends. Excellent salary. (REF HU1246)

TRAVELLING CHEF
UK (LONDON & WINDSOR )/ CANADA (TORONTO & BEACH HOUSE) & FLORIDA.

Wonderful position for a really top notch, classically trained chef, with previous long term private household experience and a really international repertoire. This position could be either for one chef that travels extensively or to be split between two chefs, one UK based and one Canadian based. The clients - a professional, semi retired couple entertain frequently, especially while at their Florida residence and the new chef will need to be creative, artistic and possess great flair. Wonderful presentation and the ability to totally provision and care for the kitchen, menu plan and cater for up to 40 people at the regular parties. The annual travel schedule is based as follows: - Jan through March Canada and predominantly Florida. April until mid May is spent mainly in Toronto with occasional trips to the UK and you would remain in the UK for most of May, June & July. In August and September the clients return to Toronto and visit the Canadian Island holiday home. In October and November time is spent back in Toronto, with trips to the UK and generally November and Decembers are spent in Florida. This is a top notch position for a dedicated and enthusiastic chef with an excellent background. Top salary and conditions are available for the right candidate and excellent single accommodation can be provided. Top calibre classical French training required, preferably with training/excellent skills in French Patisserie, menu writing, and Oriental cuisine. We need a chef who is able to work right across the international gastronomic board be this in the preparation of French, Italian Mediterranean, English Thai or Oriental dishes. Top salary and superb single accommodation available. (REF:HU0844)

London Chefs

Organized and flexible Chef required for a position in a family home in South Kensington. The suitable candidate will be very refined and pay close attention to detail.
Duties will include cooking two meals a day, usually for two Principals, cooking for other staff, running errands that include the food shopping, cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, driving, polishing shoes, and occasionally helping out with Butler duties. You will also need to cook occasional dinner parties as well. The family likes simple but high standard cooking and particularly enjoys Italian cuisine, but also a variety including Japanese, Thai, Indian, Mexican, etc. They do not like anything too heavy.
You will be working for a family of four with two children aged four and six. There are also nannies, housekeepers, and a Butler employed.
Salary is negotiable. The position is preferably live-out, but could be live-in for the right candidate. (REF HU1355)

A superb all-around chef who is strong in Asian cuisine is required for a VIP family in London. You will be cooking with a small team of chefs and working either a 6am – 3pm shift or 12pm – finish (usually 8:30-9pm) shift. When you work the earlier shift, you will be cooking for the family plus approximately 10-15 staff, and when you work the later shift, you will primarily just be cooking for the family. This is a 5 day working week that has most weekends off. Once every 3 weeks you will go to the country house in Hampshire from Friday to Sunday, where accommodation will be provided. This is a fantastic position for a chef who can hold their own, as well as work well with others. Salary around £40,000 gross p.a. (REF HU1342)

Country Chefs

HOUSEKEEPERS/COOK HOUSEKEEPERS/STEWARDESSES

Overseas Housekeepers

Fun and active housekeeper required for Scandinavian business couple and their 2 small dogs. Although this is the main residence of the owners, they travel frequently on business hence why the housekeeper must love dogs, as you will be required to care for them during the owner’s absence.
There is a new grandchild and so occasionally you may be asked to baby-sit when the family visit.
The housekeeper will be responsible for the day to day cleaning, washing and ironing, flower arranging, making beds, caring for guests and serving at table.
There is a young British chef employed so no cooking is required, but you may be asked to help in the kitchen from time to time.
Candidates must drive and have fluent English and preferably some French.
Personality and personal presentation is more important than experience.
Salary Euro’s 1600-1700 net per month. All found accommodation including food.
Self contained studio within the property, but only suitable for single occupancy. (REF HU1360)

First class, pro active and experienced Italian speaking, housekeeper required for family of three. This is the family’s vacation home and hence they are there mainly only 4 months per year. Three months in the summer and over Christmas and New Year.
They require the skills of an efficient and proactive housekeeper who can manage and run the house, organise the family and ensure the household runs smoothly.
Duties will also include day to day hands on housekeeping duties which will include cleaning, laundry, ironing etc.
The housekeeper should be an experienced Italian style family cook – be able to plan menus, shop and provision for the family. There are occasional dinner parties with a maximum of 6 for which the housekeeper will be required to cook. The housekeeper will also be required to serve at table, meet and greet guests and be able to cope with the busy days when the family are there.
Working hours will be longer when the employers are in residence with time to be taken off when employers are not there. During the quieter times, provided the house is kept clean, tidy and in good repair extra time off can be taken.
A driver is essential as you will be required to do airport runs.
There is a nanny who travels with the family, gardener and pool professional also hired.
Salary is between €1,500 - €2,000nett per week plus tax.
Start date will be in July 2010
There is a bedroom and bathroom available which is situated in the main house. (REF HU1357)

Top calibre candidate required, with exceptionally high standards and the ability to maintain these standards at all times. You will be responsible for all organization and private matters of the private couture wardrobe of the client and aattention to detail must be 100%. This lady dresser will have to be very professional with a huge sense of motivation. Professionalism and experience is essential. Client is the wife of a VIP businessman, and requires an experienced Dresser, used to managing a couture wardrobe impeccably. You will be required to photograph and catalogue the wardrobe, so good computer skills are essential. The residence has a large permanent staff in situ and you will be moving to a new house after Christmas. A person with a truly excellent ability to press, and care for fine clothing, shoes and lingerie is required, plus the ability to undertake packing and unpacking for the client, travel with her and accompany her on clothes buying expeditions. You will ensure that all clothing is correctly cleaned, arrange for specialist cleaning and alterations, and ensure that all items are correctly stored. In addition you will oversee Madam’s private rooms, lay out all her clothing, (day and evening) as directed. You will be able to inform Madam of all new collections, and advise her on any alterations taking place on her garments and of any lost or damage to items. Excellent references and experience essential. Accommodation is described as some of the best in the industry. Accommodation is provided initially in a hotel during the trial period. Driver essential and car provided after trial. Immaculate personal presentation essential. Languages a plus- especially French. The hours are 10 hours per day, 5 days per week. Salary £3500-4000 net per month. (REF HU1179)

Small Country estate in idyllic, countryside surroundings, with beautiful non formal gardens, lakes and views of the Alps which are within ½ hour drive. The area is largely a farming community in the foothills of the Alps. The principal is a mature lady in her early eighties who is fit and well but who now prefers for her to have residential assistance. She is a well known and well respected member of the local community and very private. Ideally candidates will have previous housekeeping experience and be used to the more “old style”, household etiquette and be a good listener. Previous experience with Antiques, art work and objects d’art is helpful. The position will be long term and duties will change over time, you may be required to cook occasionally, drive the lady to her appointments, assist with the daily running and upkeep of a small household and liaise with local trades people as necessary. Gardening is a passion of the employer and therefore it is essential that you have a keen interest in and enjoy gardening. The family seek a flexible, attentive, nature loving person with an all round, practical hands on talent, who will adapt to learning the employers ways, expectations and personal preferences. It is essential that you drive, prefer Country side living, speak fluent German and above all have a caring, respectful and happy disposition.
Salary is negotiable depending upon skills and experience. Self contained apartment and use of car. Full security screening will be undertaken. Impeccable references essential. Partner to follow own occupation welcome. (REF HU1134)

Fluent English speaking housekeeper to join this English speaking household of 2 adults and 3 children aged 6, 4 and 3yrs. There are 2 other housekeepers and 2 drivers already employed.
Duties will include general cleaning, laundry and light family cooking. The housekeeper must be child friendly and be willing to play and talk with the children in English.
The employer will arrange temporary hotel accommodation for the probation period.
Salary 3,000 Euro’s net per month (equal to approx £600 net per week)
Immediate start available. (REF HU1320)

London Housekeepers

First class experienced housekeeper required for family of five. The parents both professionals work full time and the 3 children are now young teenagers. This is a large and very busy family home that requires the skills of a self sufficient, “switched on” housekeeper who can manage and run the house, organise the family and ensure the household runs smoothly.
Duties will include day to day house management, assistance with housekeeping duties which will include some cleaning, laundry etc, but a full time daily cleaner is employed and has been with the family for many years.
The housekeeper should have an eye for detail, be a good family cook- able to plan menus, shop and provision and generally ensure a fresh healthy diet for the whole family.
There are occasional dinner parties and if the housekeeper can cook for these occasions additional salary is given.
Working hours are 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, there will be 2 evenings per week when the housekeeper will need to help the youngest with homework and supervise bed and bath times. Very occasionally an odd weekend will need to be worked as the parents are required to travel with their work, but additional salary will be offered for this.
The family have a beautiful holiday home in USA – the housekeeper will be required to travel for a six week period in the summer. Working hours when away will be reduced and you will have time off to be able to relax.
This position requires a fun and friendly candidate who has an understanding of family life, the early morning is hectic as is the evening. This position does require previous experience of working in a busy home.
Salary £28,000 Gross per annum. Separate all found- self contained studio flat, five minute walk from the residence. Driver and non smoker essential. (REF HU1354)

Lovely young family with 2 children aged 6 and 4yrs, require an experienced housekeeper who is also child friendly, although a full time nanny is employed.
Duties will primarily be day to day housekeeping duties, cleaning, laundry and running errands. Working hours will be 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday with occasional babysitting during the week. You will help get the children up in the morning and prepare a light breakfast, the nanny arrives at 8.30am. A butler is also employed.
Cooking is not an essential part of this role. The family travel throughout the year, mostly in school holidays and ideally they would like the housekeeper to be available to travel with them occasionally.
Salary £350 net per week, own bedroom and bathroom available. (REF HU1353)

Professional couple with one child, will shortly move into their new apartment. They employ a full time nanny and a part time cleaner 3-4 hours per day.
Ideally they would prefer a cook who would be willing to assist with the laundry, particularly the finer fabrics and wardrobe care.
Applicants are required to be an enthusiastic cook, have a fresh and healthy approach to eating and feel comfortable planning menus, provisioning and taking care of the kitchen.
The clients have a varied International palate, enjoy trying new dishes and would welcome a cook who has an interest in nutrition. When the family are settled into the new home, they will start to entertain, so a degree of flexibility to accommodate a Dinner party will be required. Salary negotiable. (REF HU1350)

Experienced, well organised housekeeper required to run and manage a large family home.
Applicants are required to be flexible and must have previous experience in the day to day running of a busy family home.
Duties will include all daily housekeeping duties, to include cleaning, laundry, shopping and light family cooking. A part time cleaner is also employed, you will need to supervise her work and liaise with the personal assistant in the family office.
A nanny is also employed.
The cooking is simple fresh family food. You should be able to manage stock control, arrange for contractors and deal with every aspect of running a large and busy home.
The family do have a large dog but there is no dog walking.
Salary in the region of £30-33,000 Gross pa. (REF HU1347)

Experienced cook/housekeeper required by family of five in Notting Hill. 3 children, 4yrs, 2yrs and 5 months. Duties will preparing a menu at beginning of the week for the children and nannies lunches and tea. You should be able to cook foods such as shepherds pie, biscuits, lentil salad, sauces etc. The candidate needs to be a flexible, confident cook who is interested is using recipes and planning menu’s.
The housekeeper will be required to keep this 5 story house tidy, care for the kitchen and do laundry. You will plan menus with the employer and have a flexible and energetic approach to your work.
Driver is not essential. You will need to be animal friendly. Salary £450 nett per week. (REF HU1335)

Lovely position for long term Hutchinson’s clients, based in Kensington. Top notch experienced housekeeper required for single gentleman who has recently separated from his wife. Ability to cook a variety of dishes for small numbers, but to dinner party level + preparation of breakfast and dinner for client (& sometimes for 10 and 11 year old children who live very close by and will visit frequently.) Excellent housekeeping, laundry and cleaning skills required and you must be able to drive. The client is a professional businessman. The client does have 2 children who live with his ex-wife but who visit often during the week & alternate weekends. The property is a large London town house. 5 day week with 2 days off. Non smokers And freedom to travel essential Salary is negotiable but in the region of £450-500 net per week net depending on age and experience. Excellent checkable references and previous experience in a private home at a high level in London is essential JAN /FEB 2010 START (REF HU1270)

top class housekeeper for a single lady client who travels between London and the United States. The residence is on 4 floors and has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a full time daily housekeeper employed and also a butler/houseman. A very nice 2 bedroom flat is provided for the housekeeper. Duties will include meticulous cleaning of the house and ensuring that the houseman and daily housekeeper keep the residence to a very high standard. You should have experience in the care of fine fabrics, antiques and beautiful china and be able to look after and launder beautiful and expensive clothing, care for plants and flowers. If you are able to cook simple dishes such as a salad or omelette it would be a plus. Non smoker is essential. 5 ½ day working week – excellent salary. (REF HU1228)

Country Housekeepers

A family with 2 boys – 14 and 10 years require a flexible person who is able to help the current in house couple with housekeeping and childcare duties. The family have recently relocated from Moscow and although they speak very good English, a Russian speaker would be a plus.
Your duties will be general housekeeping and laundry which will require you to work alongside the couple. You will also need to provide basic cooking for the children when the couple are not working and will need to look after the younger child including helping him with homework, playing games, etc when mum is out.
You will be working a 6 day week with extra time given off when the family are away which is every time the children are on holiday from school Evening childcare is important so the position will involve ‘later’ morning starts.
The ideal person will need to be child friendly, flexible and willing to help.
Salary £350 net per week with the accommodation consisting of a bedroom and bathroom in the main house. (REF HU1356)

TOTNES –DEVON
RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
Previous Country House experience essential.

Large country estate with wonderful views over the River Dart and close to the town of Totnes. The property has eight bedrooms and six reception rooms, set in a small estate. The property is the weekend home of owners who use it on a regular basis. The estate is approx 100 acres and the owners do host shooting parties but no shooting takes place on the immediate estate.
Primarily the position is for that of housekeeper, an experienced Country House housekeeper who has an eye for detail and is used to running and managing a large household.
Duties will include cleaning, and correct care of the interior which will include fine furniture and antiques. Laundry and ironing of clothes and household linens with care of outdoor clothing and organising of dry cleaning etc.
Light family cooking will also be required, but the emphasis will be towards the housekeeping role.
The housekeeper will manage the household accounts, have use of a bank card for expenses and will maintain supplies of groceries, managing stock control and general provisioning.
Salary negotiable depending upon level of experience, separate self contained newly created 2 bedroom flat and 11/2 – 2 days off mid week.
There are 2 gardeners employed and a handyman available as required.
Confident Driver and Non Smoker essential. Partner to follow own occupation considered but no dependants or small children. (REF HU1340)

A long established client of Hutchinson’s is seeking an experienced laundress to support and provide a high quality service to this family. The household includes a full staff of Household Manager, Housekeepers, Gardener and Chauffeur. Duties and responsibilities include exceptional pressing, washing, ironing, minor repairs including buttons and hems of this designer country wardrobe as well as general housekeeping duties. One bedroom flat available either furnished or unfurnished. 2days off per week in the week. (REF HU1186)

Self sufficient and resourceful Housekeeper required for large County home in very beautiful rural location, with easy commuting to London.
The property stands in its own land but all outdoor activities are managed separately by a full team of very supportive and happy estate staff.
The housekeeper will be totally responsible for the day to day running and the upkeep of the interior of the house, which was totally rebuilt over a 7 year period and is of the highest standard. The owners and their daughter (12yrs) only visit at weekends with perhaps the occasional week during school holidays. They also travel abroad frequently
(at least six months of the year) and hence there are many weekends in the year when they do-not use the house.
Ideally the housekeeper will have English as their first language, there are numerous contractors and suppliers who the Housekeeper will liaise with, organising contract visits for the plant room, swimming pool and lift servicing etc.
The housekeeper is required to have high standards and immaculate presentation, preferably with previous experience of running a Country home of this quality.
This is a hands on role and requires a person who is flexible, a team player and knowledgeable in regards caring for a family when they are in residence.
Cleaning, laundry and basic cooking, table service are all a requirement of the role.
The family are used to employing very long term staff and candidates should see this vacancy as long term.
Beautiful self contained 1 bed apartment with its own entrance. 2 days off per week and salary commensurate to previous experience. Non Smokers and driver essential. This is a uniformed position. Previous formal household experience beneficial to this vacancy.
Husband or long term partner welcome to follow own occupation.
Small pet possible but no dependant children. (Ref: HU1106)

Gardeners & Estate Managers, Maintenance & Grooms Posts

A lovely new position for a person who is looking for a daily position, using the above skills and working 8 hours a day between Mondays and Fridays. This is working for a very nice Russian family with 2 children aged 8 and 11 years + nanny. If you were able to speak a bit of Russian it would be great, as it would help you to communicate with the in-house staff - but this is not essential. Duties will be divided into approximately 50% driving on a daily basis – usually driving the lady of the house in an Audi Q7 - local driving and within Central London with an airport trip to Heathrow weekly and outings with the children (accompanied by mother) on occasion. Other duties will include garden maintenance, cleaning of large areas of patio, weeding, outside cleaning, (pool, garden furniture etc.) care of small lawn areas, painting of fences and gates and general DIY duties in and around the estate and house. A person who is able to take initiative and be self motivated is required and perhaps somebody with children of his/her own. Generally weekends will be free, but it would be advantageous if you were willing to drive the client if occasionally needed on a Saturday. Nearest station is Walton on Thames. Negotiable salary for the right candidate. (REF NO HU1118) ON HOLD

Large private estate close to the centre of Henley on Thames. The property stands in 40 acres and has a team of 4 gardeners and contractors.
An experienced horticulturist is required with an excellent range of plant knowledge/experience in a hugely diverse garden, forward thinking and with garden planning and development skills and good attention to detail.
The Head Gardener will work closely with the Estate Manager, but have previous staff management skills and good all round communication abilities.
Driving licence required. Chainsaw/spraying qualifications required.
Salary in the region of £25-32,000 Gross per annum. Five-day week. (REF HU1292)

Chauffeur & Driving Positions

Governess/Nannies

Experienced nanny required for family who live primarily in Dubai, but travel Overseas 2-3 times throughout the year. There are four children 17,14, 11 and 6 yrs. The nanny will mainly care for the two youngest children. There are 2 maids and 2 drivers employed.
The children attend local school and ideally the nanny will have previously cared for school age children. The children are very active, love sports and have access to their own swimming pool, football pitch and gym.
Ideally the nanny will have an interest in music and be able to play a musical instrument. Have a working computer knowledge and be able to help the children with their homework. This is a six day working week, with daily hours in the mornings to get the children off to school and then from approx 1.30 to 8.30pm.
Previous experience of working in the Middle East an advantage.
Salary open to be discussed, own suite nicely decorated. Driver not essential.
French or German speaker preferred. (REF HU1359)

Experienced nanny required for 3 children ages 13, 10 and 8 years. The position is based in Dublin, but does require frequent travel abroad and therefore essential that the nanny enjoys travelling and can do so easily on an EU Passport.
A pro-active, energetic nanny, preferably with previous experience of similar age children, who is able to undertake all the usual nursery duties, including caring for the children’s clothes, tidying their rooms and cooking for them. The nanny should enjoy outdoor activities, be able to swim and be active with the children.
A full team of staff is employed and duties are towards the children only.
Five day working week, with every second weekend off, one or two nights per week baby sitting per week.
Salary is negotiable depending upon experience. Long term work history and impeccable references are required. Current driving licence essential. Self contained flat and use of a car. Successful applicants will be required to provide CRB clearance. (REF HU1161)

Jobs Of The Month

JOBS OF THE WEEK