Summary
A lovely high-net-worth family of four are looking to recruit a reliable, skilled and organised full-time Head Housekeeper for their 3-bedroom apartment in Central London. Managing and working collaboratively alongside another full-time housekeeper, the Head Housekeeper will possess an exceptional eye for detail, a good team player mentality as well as having prior experience working as part of a staffed household.
Responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the family’s home, duties will include general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, wardrobe management and caring for delicate items such as cashmeres and silks, as well as ordering of household supplies, contractor/vendor management and errand running. Though no childcare duties are required, the family are looking to appoint a child- friendly Head Housekeeper with proven longevity to remain with them long-term.
Working in a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, you will either work from 7am-3pm, or 2pm-10pm on rotation with the other housekeeper. The ideal candidate will be approachable, friendly and professional, as well as having excellent interpersonal and managerial skills. The family are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Daily cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen
- Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management, including caring for fine fabrics
- Packing and unpacking for the principals
- Polishing silver, glass, marble, and other high-end surfaces
- Assisting with food and beverage service; meeting and greeting guests
- Managing and working alongside another full-time housekeeper
- Ensuring the maintenance requirements of the property are kept up to date; booking and
- managing contractors and tradesmen, overseeing their work
- Managing household supplies, receiving and unpacking deliveries
- Managing the housekeeping rota
- Errand running
- ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Prior managerial experience in a similar role
- Fluency in English & the eligibility to work in the UK
- Hardworking and dedicated
- High attention to detail
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Ability to manage and oversee contractors and tradesmen
- Discreet, professional and well-presented
- London-based
- Excellent checkable references