Leaman Consulting
LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE Private Family Estate Surrey Accommodation: Self-Contained Cottage Salary: Circa £60,000+ DOE (combined) An experienced and dedicated Domestic Couple is sought for a beautiful private family estate in Surrey. Working alongside the House Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands-on couple who take genuine pride in maintaining a family home and country estate to the highest standards. The successful couple will enjoy a varied role encompassing housekeeping, family cooking, animal care, estate maintenance and grounds management, ensuring the property remains welcoming, well-presented and fully operational at all times. Housekeeper / Cook The Housekeeper/Cook will be responsible for maintaining the family home to an exceptional standard whilst preparing nutritious, family style meals. Key Responsibilities: Daily housekeeping, cleaning and presentation of the residence Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management and linen care Care and maintenance of fine furnishings, antiques and household contents Preparation of family breakfasts, lunches and suppers Menu planning, grocery shopping, food storage and kitchen organisation Batch cooking and meal preparation for family use Preparing the house for guests, entertaining and special occasions Assisting with the day-to-day care of household pets Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the household Candidate Requirements: Previous experience within a private household or similar environment Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills Confident and capable family cook High levels of organisation, discretion and professionalism Child-friendly with a current DBS check Groundsman The Groundsman will take responsibility for estate presentation, animal welfare, routine maintenance and security across the property. Key Responsibilities: Daily care and welfare of horses, alpacas, chickens, peacocks, sheep, dogs and other animals Dog walking and maintenance of paddocks, stables, shelters and animal facilities Routine estate maintenance, repairs, fencing and general handyman duties Care of vehicles, trailers and equipment, including servicing coordination and workshop organisation Estate presentation, including driveways, terraces, pathways, woodland walks and outdoor entertaining areas Grounds maintenance, mowing, weed control and seasonal clearance works Monitoring estate buildings, infrastructure and security Liaising with and overseeing contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard Acting as key holders and caring for the estate during family absences Candidate Requirements: Previous estate, farm or country property experience Strong practical maintenance and handyman skills Confidence caring for horses, livestock and domestic animals Experience with fencing, grounds maintenance and estate equipment Essential Requirements for Both Applicants Full UK driving licence Excellent checkable references Right to work in the UK DBS checks Honest, trustworthy and dependable Comfortable working around children, animals and guests The Ideal Couple Our client is seek a practical, proactive and self-motivated couple who genuinely enjoy country estate life and take pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards. Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application
LIVE-IN DOMESTIC COUPLE Private Family Estate Surrey Accommodation: Self-Contained Cottage Salary: Circa £60,000+ DOE (combined) An experienced and dedicated Domestic Couple is sought for a beautiful private family estate in Surrey. Working alongside the House Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, hands-on couple who take genuine pride in maintaining a family home and country estate to the highest standards. The successful couple will enjoy a varied role encompassing housekeeping, family cooking, animal care, estate maintenance and grounds management, ensuring the property remains welcoming, well-presented and fully operational at all times. Housekeeper / Cook The Housekeeper/Cook will be responsible for maintaining the family home to an exceptional standard whilst preparing nutritious, family style meals. Key Responsibilities: Daily housekeeping, cleaning and presentation of the residence Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management and linen care Care and maintenance of fine furnishings, antiques and household contents Preparation of family breakfasts, lunches and suppers Menu planning, grocery shopping, food storage and kitchen organisation Batch cooking and meal preparation for family use Preparing the house for guests, entertaining and special occasions Assisting with the day-to-day care of household pets Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the household Candidate Requirements: Previous experience within a private household or similar environment Excellent housekeeping and laundry skills Confident and capable family cook High levels of organisation, discretion and professionalism Child-friendly with a current DBS check Groundsman The Groundsman will take responsibility for estate presentation, animal welfare, routine maintenance and security across the property. Key Responsibilities: Daily care and welfare of horses, alpacas, chickens, peacocks, sheep, dogs and other animals Dog walking and maintenance of paddocks, stables, shelters and animal facilities Routine estate maintenance, repairs, fencing and general handyman duties Care of vehicles, trailers and equipment, including servicing coordination and workshop organisation Estate presentation, including driveways, terraces, pathways, woodland walks and outdoor entertaining areas Grounds maintenance, mowing, weed control and seasonal clearance works Monitoring estate buildings, infrastructure and security Liaising with and overseeing contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard Acting as key holders and caring for the estate during family absences Candidate Requirements: Previous estate, farm or country property experience Strong practical maintenance and handyman skills Confidence caring for horses, livestock and domestic animals Experience with fencing, grounds maintenance and estate equipment Essential Requirements for Both Applicants Full UK driving licence Excellent checkable references Right to work in the UK DBS checks Honest, trustworthy and dependable Comfortable working around children, animals and guests The Ideal Couple Our client is seek a practical, proactive and self-motivated couple who genuinely enjoy country estate life and take pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards. Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application
Leaman Consulting
Liphook, Hampshire
Private Live-In Chef - Hampshire (Liphook) ASAP Start £70K GPA Live-In Driver Essential International & Domestic Travel We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and adaptable Private Live-In Chef to join a warm and informal family in Liphook, Hampshire. This is a wonderful opportunity for a capable and confident chef with a private household or yacht background who thrives in a busy, ever changing environment.The family has enjoyed the support of a chef previously but are now looking for the right long term fit, someone with a positive, can do attitude, who is child and pet friendly, and who can work with flexibility and initiative. The Role Based at the family's main residence in Liphook, you will cook for the principals (2 adults + grandfather), extended family, and regular guests. Numbers range from 3-4 daily to up to 20 when entertaining, so the chef must remain calm under pressure and adaptable to changing requirements. The role is hands-on with a strong emphasis on homemade, high-quality food: breads, baking, sausage rolls, cold cuts, roasts, chutneys, as well as vibrant family style dishes and elegant dinners when entertaining. Menus will be varied and seasonal, drawing inspiration from Ottolenghi, Gold (Notting Hill), Asian, and Mexican influences, alongside classic British staples. The family particularly values chefs who show initiative, can create menus around what is available and who will utilise the kitchen garden to its full potential. Responsibilities Planning and preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner (flexible schedule depending on guests in residence). Preparing children's meals (ages 3, 4, 7) - healthy, varied, and child friendly. Weekly menu planning, provisioning, and stock rotation. Maintaining exceptional kitchen hygiene and organisation across both the family kitchen and the chef's kitchen. Ensuring food is well prepared in advance for days off (freezer/fridge stocked as required). Flexibility to cater for events, parties (e.g. birthdays), holidays, and large gatherings. Travel & work over holidays with the family, particularly to Cannes in July & August, as well as for Christmas, Easter, New Year, and other occasions. Schedule & Structure 5 days on / 2 days off (Usually Tues & Wed off) All family holidays, celebrations, and peak seasons are worked, with time off in lieu provided. Accommodation & Package A flat isprovided on the estate, separate from the main house (1-bedroom, furnished, well behaved pets considered). Salary: £70,000+ GPA (depending on experience). Car provided for work purposes. International and domestic travel required. The Family & Household Informal, welcoming household with 2 principals, grandfather, children & grandchildren, and extended family. Support team includes a live in couple, 2 housekeepers an estate grounds team. No staff meals required. Candidate Requirements Proven private/yacht chef background with checkable written references. Strong organisation, initiative, and flexibility, able to adapt from intimate meals to large scale entertaining. Must be child friendly and happy to involve the children with occasional baking and kitchen activities on occasion. Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety. DBS Enhanced Check. Driver essential (car provided for work use only). Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application
Private Live-In Chef - Hampshire (Liphook) ASAP Start £70K GPA Live-In Driver Essential International & Domestic Travel We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and adaptable Private Live-In Chef to join a warm and informal family in Liphook, Hampshire. This is a wonderful opportunity for a capable and confident chef with a private household or yacht background who thrives in a busy, ever changing environment.The family has enjoyed the support of a chef previously but are now looking for the right long term fit, someone with a positive, can do attitude, who is child and pet friendly, and who can work with flexibility and initiative. The Role Based at the family's main residence in Liphook, you will cook for the principals (2 adults + grandfather), extended family, and regular guests. Numbers range from 3-4 daily to up to 20 when entertaining, so the chef must remain calm under pressure and adaptable to changing requirements. The role is hands-on with a strong emphasis on homemade, high-quality food: breads, baking, sausage rolls, cold cuts, roasts, chutneys, as well as vibrant family style dishes and elegant dinners when entertaining. Menus will be varied and seasonal, drawing inspiration from Ottolenghi, Gold (Notting Hill), Asian, and Mexican influences, alongside classic British staples. The family particularly values chefs who show initiative, can create menus around what is available and who will utilise the kitchen garden to its full potential. Responsibilities Planning and preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner (flexible schedule depending on guests in residence). Preparing children's meals (ages 3, 4, 7) - healthy, varied, and child friendly. Weekly menu planning, provisioning, and stock rotation. Maintaining exceptional kitchen hygiene and organisation across both the family kitchen and the chef's kitchen. Ensuring food is well prepared in advance for days off (freezer/fridge stocked as required). Flexibility to cater for events, parties (e.g. birthdays), holidays, and large gatherings. Travel & work over holidays with the family, particularly to Cannes in July & August, as well as for Christmas, Easter, New Year, and other occasions. Schedule & Structure 5 days on / 2 days off (Usually Tues & Wed off) All family holidays, celebrations, and peak seasons are worked, with time off in lieu provided. Accommodation & Package A flat isprovided on the estate, separate from the main house (1-bedroom, furnished, well behaved pets considered). Salary: £70,000+ GPA (depending on experience). Car provided for work purposes. International and domestic travel required. The Family & Household Informal, welcoming household with 2 principals, grandfather, children & grandchildren, and extended family. Support team includes a live in couple, 2 housekeepers an estate grounds team. No staff meals required. Candidate Requirements Proven private/yacht chef background with checkable written references. Strong organisation, initiative, and flexibility, able to adapt from intimate meals to large scale entertaining. Must be child friendly and happy to involve the children with occasional baking and kitchen activities on occasion. Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety. DBS Enhanced Check. Driver essential (car provided for work use only). Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application
