Our client is looking for a very capable and highly experienced individual to become the Full Time Head Housekeeper for their new luxury home in Belgravia (SW1).
You must have at least ten years Private Household Housekeeping experience to apply.
This role is a Live Out role and is responsible for completely running the house, ensuring it is immaculately presented at all times. The Principals have two young children.
Role details
Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £550 npw (or more dependent on experience)
Start Date: as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Fully overseeing this beautiful large residence to a consistently extremely high standard. The house is set over 5 floors.
• Ensuring that every room is well organised and is immaculate at all times.
• Liaising with other staff on site to make sure the Principal’s requirements are met. The other staff include a Nanny and Cleaner/Laundress.
• Liaising with external contractors when necessary.
• Greeting guests ensuring they are looked after during their stay.
• Assisting current cleaning and laundry staff when required.
• Ensuring high-end specialist surfaces including limestone, mahogany and marble are cared for correctly.
• General tidying including loading and unloading dishwasher, clearing glasses, washing up, hanging clothes and Towels.
• Wardrobe Management for the Principals.
• Regular clearing out of fridge and kitchen cupboards.
• Occasional light cooking may be required.
• Cleaning of inside windows.
• Sewing and mending of clothes when needed.
• Watering and general care of indoor plants.
Candidate Requirements
• At least ten years’ experience in Housekeeping roles for Private Households.
• Ability to plan your hours in the house and prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Proven Housekeeping skills with the ability and dedication to have the residence always looking in immaculate condition.
• You will be a self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Excellent standard of spoken and written English. You must be able to communicate efficiently and effectively via phone and text.
• Ability to be loyal, discrete and totally dependable.
• Excellent, verifiable references.
• Legally able to work in the UK.