A good capable cook / chef is required for a privately owned Estate in Scotland. Cooking for family and guests, but really good quality food is required, and good presentation. It is important the chef is capable and experienced, and has done jobs like this before - and happy to follow the clients requests and likes/dislikes. It is also essential you are happy working in a team and get on well with the long term family staff members.
#1714 - Permanent live in Butler/Housekeeper Couple required - near Newbury, Berkshire - Live in
A permanent, live in Butler/Housekeeper couple are required for a prestigious household on a large Estate near Newbury, with the flexibility to support the London team at the Family’s London residence on a regular basis. Ideally to start as soon as possible. The candidates should have had similar experience in a private household ideally.
#1711 - Live in Cook/Housekeeper/Allrounder required for working rural Estate near Cheltenham - to start July 2026
Our client is seeking a live‑in Cook / Housekeeper to join a well‑established household team on a large working rural estate near Cheltenham. This is a hands‑on role requiring family style cooking, assistance with housekeeping, pet care (dogs), and confidence in supporting estate and shoot days. The role works closely with other estate staff to ensure the smooth, discreet and professional running of the household and estate. This is a really lovely opportunity to work on a beautiful Estate for a lovely employer who keeps their staff for 20+ years.
#1702 - Family Cook required - 7th July - 4th September 2026 - Châteauneuf de Grasse, South of France
Family style cook, with lots of flexibility, required at a private home in Châteauneuf de Grasse, South of France (near Cannes). Ideally from 7 July - 4 September, but some flexibility is OK on start and finish dates. Cooking for family and a few guests. Numbers will vary but from 1 - 14 people, and the cook should be flexible to any last minute changes or additions. The cook must be a driver, and happy to drive in France in the work vehicle provided (must have automatic licence). This job would be best suited to a cook who has recently done a cooking course or ski season in a chalet.




