23/06/2026
ALL-ROUNDER HOUSE MANAGER/CHEF & DRIVER REQUIRED FOR HNW FAMILY IN CHELSEA
SALARY: £65,000 per annum, negotiable DOE
A high-net-worth family based in Chelsea is looking for a proactive, organised, and hands-on House Manager/Chef & Driver to join their household team. This is a full-time live-out position ideal for someone who is professional yet personable, with a can-do attitude and the ability to manage a variety of day-to-day responsibilities.
You will work alongside and be supported by two other full-time domestic staff and liaise regularly with the family's PA as well as contractors and suppliers, so the role requires a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Responsible for general property maintenance and minor repairs, you will be tech savvy, as well as a confident London driver, undertaking errand running tasks for the family and driving them as and when required.
Working 5.5 days per week, core working hours are from 2pm-9pm, though flexibility will be required to work different hours on occasion, including being available to work over weekends. The family has two school-aged children, so they are looking to appoint a child-friendly candidate to remain with them long-term. Occasional overseas travel with the family will be required, so flexibility and a valid passport are essential requirements for this role.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO
• Oversee and liaise with contractors, suppliers, and service providers for the family's primary residence and home office
• General property maintenance and minor repairs (including garden and indoor pool areas)
• Running errands such as grocery shopping and dry cleaning
• Driving the family, including school runs, appointments, and social engagements — pets included
• Provide occasional care for the family dog
• Coordinate logistics and tasks with the family's PA
• Preparing family-style meals for the family
• Maintain high standards of organisation and cleanliness around the home
• Occasional travel with the family (locally and internationally)
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
• Prior experience within a HNW private household
• Fluency in spoken English & eligibility to work in the UK
• Full, clean UK driving license and confident London-driver
• Hardworking and dedicated; high attention to detail and exacting standards
• Able to work independently, trustworthy and reliable
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends and travel abroad when needed
• Personable, friendly and professional
• Brilliant communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Tech-savvy and able to manage general DIY tasks
• Child-friendly and pet-friendly
• Ability to prepare family-style meals
• Excellent checkable references
If this sounds of interest and you meet the essential criteria please apply by sending your CV to [email protected]
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https://www.19london.com/vacancy/vacancy-bk55/