Summary
*** Land-based role in London ***
FULL-TIME AFTERNOON/EVENING HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED FOR UHNW FAMILY IN LONDON
Location: Central London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Status: Live-out
We are recruiting for an experienced live-out Housekeeper for an ultra-high net worth family based in Central London. Reporting to the Head Housekeeper, the family are looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated team player to join the team and contribute towards the smooth running of the home.
A busy, fully staffed family home, our clients are looking for someone who has exacting standards, a keen eye for detail and the ability to work autonomously, yet able to follow instructions where required. An expert in all household cleaning and laundry, you will need to have excellent knowledge of cleaning products and know how to care for fine fabrics and finishes.
Prior experience within a high-net-worth household or similar settings such as super yachts or chalets is essential, and any prior front of house and service experience would be beneficial as well, though training can be provided if needed. Duties will include general housekeeping, laundry and cleaning, as well as table service and room turndowns.
A live-out role, the working hours are Monday to Friday from 2pm-10pm. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and a professional and discreet demeanour. Though no childcare duties will be required, the family are looking to appoint a reliable, child-friendly housekeeper.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen
• Laundry and wardrobe management, including caring for fine fabrics and ironing
• Making beds and changing bed linen
• Packing and unpacking for the principals
• Polishing silver and glassware
• Greeting guests and offering refreshments
• Laying and clearing tables, serving at the table
• Ad-hoc duties e.g. errand running, assisting the chef when a hand is needed etc.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Prior housekeeping experience within in a private household or similar high-end setting
• Fluency in spoken English
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Hardworking and dedicated
• Team player
• High attention to detail and exacting standards
• Willingness and ability to work afternoon & evening shifts
• Ability to work independently whilst still following any instructions given
• Trustworthy and reliable
• Excellent checkable references
