DOMESTIC COUPLE

DOMESTIC COUPLE

Posted - 21 July 2021

Location - SURREY, UK

Location: Surrey, UK

Salary:  £75,000 per annum

Term: Permanent

Reference: CEDC01

A fabulous and unique opportunity for a Domestic Couple to work and live within this 127 acre Estate based in Surrey between Dorking and Guildford. 

The main house has 7 bedrooms, in and outdoor pool. There is also a 5 bedroom Guest House.  Nestled away from the house is a beautiful 2 bedroom cottage that provides accommodation for the domestic couple.  The family have 4 children but 3 of them are at boarding school.  Both Principals work and there’s a younger child still at home.  This role is 5 days a week however the weekends are their busiest times, which is why this role includes Saturday and Sunday working but you get Tuesdays and Wednesdays off.  They are looking for a chef/cook and housekeeper duo.

The Role:

Chef
Plan monthly menus according to Principals needs and dietary restrictions (menus should be original, organic, and always fresh)

Create innovative and new dishes for menus.

• Maintain high levels of presentation, including proper formal and informal place settings and service.
• Shop for and order food, kitchen supplies, and equipment using preferred suppliers.
• Stock and organise the kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen (including all equipment, appliances, supplies, the bar and banquette seating areas, the wine room, and the butler’s pantry) to a superior level of cleanliness and hygiene
• Maintain daily communication with Principals regarding requests for meals and any requirements for the kitchen and/or food preparation.
• Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and events
• Direct the operation and organization of the kitchen and all food-related activities during larger events. This includes managing and coordinating the presentation and serving of food and the activities of food service staff.

Housekeeper:

• To take care of the house, ensuring that it is always clean, neat, tidy and welcoming.
• Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures
• Cleaning and sanitising toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen area
• Making beds and changing linens
• Washing windows
• Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and rugs
• Sweeping/vacuuming, polishing, and mopping hard floors
• Ironing clothing items

If you are interested in this opportunity, please get in touch ASAP.