An experienced live out housekeeper with excellent attention to detail is required for a Private Household that is kept to an exceptionally high standard in Chelsea. There are two main principals, with occasional visiting guests from time to time. This is a lovely role for a dedicated and committed Housekeeper, that enjoys working in a service role, to work for a client who has a history of long term and happy staff.
The household is a large 3 bedroom property with additional guest apartments. Expectations are high and the candidate must have a very good eye for detail and precision. They should be flexible, discreet, diligent, professional and able to turn their hand to most things required in a busy private household. You will work alongside their other housekeeper (who is live in), and must be happy and willing to work under their authority, but should be able to use your own initiative and work alone when required. It is essential you are able to work to the clients exacting standards, therefore previous in private households is essential.
Jobs will include, but not limited to:-
· Cleaning - to a 5* hotel standard - all day to day cleaning in the entire property, plus bed changes and bed making
· Laundry - including hand washing, where required, taking specialist items to the dry cleaner, and ironing
· Ordering groceries and supplies and doing simple family style cooking
· Essential to have the ability to do online orders and to use an iphone, and iphone calendar
· You will have access to the household credit card and must be organised with filing receipts
· Taking meter readings, and submitting these to the PA
· Operating security systems such as burglar alarm
· Laying and clearing tables, and waiting at tables
· Greeting guests and visitors to the property and welcoming them warmly, and with care
· Keeping the property in excellent presentation at all times
· Handling contractors, overseeing any external work people in the home and managing them efficiently where required
· Reporting and overseeing any maintenance issues
· There will be times you work alone in the property if the principals are travelling, or if the other housekeeper is on annual leave, and it is important you are able to use initiative and able to manage your time effectively and that the principals feel confident that their home will be taken care of
· Bright, on the ball nature, with the ability to pick things up quickly is essential
English speaker essential, it would be a bonus if the candidate also speaks Spanish or Portuguese. If the candidate likes dogs, this would be helpful but not essential. There is no dog in the property, but the principals own a dog in their international residence and should the candidate travel with the principals, they will be working in a home with a dog.
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm and Saturday 9am-2pm.
It is important the candidate is able to be flexible with their hours, on occasions, to start earlier/finish later if required depending on the Principals schedule (For example if they are entertaining in the evening)
Salary: TBC depending on experience
Holiday Allowance: 20 days
Uniform will be provided