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23 February 2026

Filled

Houseman/Cook

South Cambridgeshire, CB22

Houseman/Cook

The employer

A long-established private family residence set within a substantial country estate in South Cambridgeshire. The principals maintain a formal household run to traditional standards and value discretion, professionalism, and respect for privacy.

The estate comprises a historic main house with extensive grounds and is operated as a private home.

The job

The household is seeking an experienced and dependable Houseman/Cook to support the smooth day-to-day running of the residence. The role is hands-on and varied, requiring a practical, service-oriented individual comfortable working within a traditionally run private home.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Culinary; including preparing simple, well-executed meals for the principals and occasionally when the household is entertaining. The estate produces their own organic food; cooking will be done with the freshest estate produced.
Household maintenance and general upkeep
Care of floors, fine surfaces, and polished finishes
Cleaning and maintaining silverware and fine household items
Assisting with the movement of furniture and household items
Household security-related responsibilities
Driving duties as required
Care of domestic animals
Household inventory assistance
Laying and lighting fires, ensuring rooms are properly prepared
Butler-type duties, formal and informal service
Assisting with the preparation and operations when the household hosts private gatherings

What you'll need

Proven experience within a private household environment
Strong practical ability and attention to detail
Comfortable undertaking cooking duties (essential)
Understanding of traditional household standards and service, familiarity with English service standards
High level of discretion and professionalism
Comfortable with rural living and country estates
Ease around dogs
Full UK driving licence
Well-presented
Understanding traditional silver care and presentation
Comfortable working alone
No couples

Where you'll be based

South Cambridgeshire, approximately seven miles south of Cambridge.

What you'll receive

£26,500 per annum
Permanent, full-time position (approximately 40 hours per week)
Flexibility for weekend work
Well-appointed accommodation provided (utilities included)
Exceptional working environment
Use of an estate car

Find out more

To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to matthew@martin-salter.com or call 07812 995244.

All communication will be treated in complete confidence.

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