DAILY HOUSEKEEPER / LAUNDRESS
BELGRAVIA, LONDON SW1
Job Reference: HU4305
Salary: £50-55,000 Gross per annum
Monday to Friday 8a, to 5pm with one evening per week until 9pm.
Essential Requirements: Eager to learn with a can-do attitude. First class housekeeping skills and simple cooking experience. Immaculate personal presentation and fluent English. Strong team player. Previous experience in UHNW residence, yachting or Boutique Hotel essential.
A flexible housekeeper/laundress is required to join an established small team in a glorious formal home in Belgravia.
The ideal candidate will be immaculately presented, hard-working, and a self-starter. You will be required to work with other long-term housekeeping staff, ensuring that work is carried out to the highest standards, and undertaking all housekeeping duties including cleaning, washing, and ironing, opening up the house in the morning, answering telephone calls, assisting with flower arranging ( training provided) and turning down of beds in the evening and assisting the lady of the house when she is in residence.
You will occasionally be asked to prepare breakfast, a light lunch or snacks. Simple fresh cooking eg salads, grilled fish, omelette etc.
Strong attention to detail and positive approach to work are essential.
You need to be dog friendly as occasionally you may be asked to walk the 2 small dogs
Working hours approx. 45hrs per week 8am to 5pm with one late evening per week when the principal is in residence. Full staff employed, so essential that you are good team player.
Occasionally you will be asked to travel to the principal’s country house to cover staff holiday or assist the team with special events.
Salary up to £50-55,000 Gross per annum, based on experience.
ASAP START Previous private household/Yacht experience/ 5* Hotel experience preferred. Strictly Non Smoker – Uniformed position (HU4305)