Our Clients in the beautiful North Oxfordshire Village are seeking a professional Cook/Chef to join their fully staffed country home. This is a live-in position, offering accommodation in a two-bedroom cottage,

Due to the rural location, a driving licence and own car are essential. The household is fully staffed, including a long-standing live-in Housekeeper and Gardeners, all of whom contribute to the smooth and supportive running of the home. The family have several dogs on the property, so a genuine affection for animals is essential. When the family are travelling, part of the role will include helping with dog care .

This is a busy, welcoming household, with grown-up children and grandchildren visiting regularly. The family appreciates a professional who is intuitive, discreet, and able to flex between informal daily cooking and more formal entertaining. The candidate must be professional and discreet in their working practices, while also being positive, approachable, and someone who genuinely enjoys contributing to a happy and harmonious workplace.

Duties outlined but not limited to :

• Preparing fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals for the family and guests
• Cooking for a variety of occasions: from casual lunches and Sunday roasts to elegant dinner parties and barbecues
• Menu planning and sourcing high-quality ingredients
• Setting the table and providing meal service when needed
• Maintaining a spotless kitchen at all times
• Occasional batch cooking and children’s meals, considering dietary needs
• Running errands and managing weekly food shops
• Baking bread and making of jams and preserves
• Confident in dinner parties and planning
• A confident, creative cook with a love for home-style, seasonal British cooking from BBQ to Sunday Lunch .
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, with a professional yet warm presence
• Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail
• Comfortable preparing food for both small family meals and larger gatherings
• Flexible and able to adapt to a busy and varied household routine
• A proactive, helpful team player who works well with other staff
• Dog lover and enjoys being around children and family life
• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle

Days: Thursday to Monday (5 days per week)

Salary: Circa £45,000 DOE

Accommodation: Beautiful two-bedroom stone cottage on the estate (partners welcome)

Location: West of Banbury (car required)

REF: S&W#3258285

Our Clients in the beautiful North Oxfordshire Village are seeking a professional Cook/Chef to join their fully staffed household at their beautiful country home, just west of Banbury. This is a live-in role with accommodation provided in a charming two-bedroom stone cottage set in the idyllic countryside. Due to the rural location, a driving licence and car is essential. The household is fully staffed, including a live-in Housekeeper, residing on the estate, and Gardeners, all of whom are long-standing members of staff. They also have dogs on the premises so being a dog lover is essential as you may be asked to care for the dogs.

The family values a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. With grown-up children and grandchildren visiting regularly, it is a busy and vibrant household.

The ideal candidate will approach the role with professionalism, be able to read the room, exercise discretion when required, and accommodate the family’s informal and formal cooking requirements with ease.

Duties outlined but not limited to:

• Preparing fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals for the family and guests
• Cooking for both informal family days and more formal occasions or events
• Setting the table and assisting with meal service
• Supporting the family with a range of entertaining styles—from relaxed lunches to more high-powered gatherings
• Maintaining the kitchen cleanliness to a high standard at all times
• Menu planning and occasional batch cooking when needed
• Cooking for children as well as adults, paying close attention to dietary preferences
• Food goes from basic family lunches, picnics barbecues Sunday roast   etc to more invloved dinner party
• Running errands and managing food shopping as required
• Providing support to the household when the family is away, including helping with dog care

The Ideal Candidate:

• A confident cook with strong culinary knowledge and a passion for home-style, seasonal cooking
• Positive, energetic, and proactive
• Highly discreet and professional with excellent time management skills
• Flexible and able to adapt to a busy and varied household routine
• Unflappable nature
• Comfortable working during both quiet periods and when the house is full of family and guests
• A team player who works well with other household staff
• Must like dogs and enjoy being around children
• Driving licence and car are essential

Days: Thursday to Monday (5 days per week)

Salary: Circa £45,000 DOE

Accommodation: Beautiful two-bedroom stone cottage on the estate (partners welcome)

Location: West of Banbury (car required)

REF: S&W#3258285