DAILY SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRESS/FAMILY COOK

SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

Job Reference: HU4403

Salary: £50,000 Gross

5 days per week including occasional weekend.

Essential Requirements:  Experienced private household housekeeper with high end fabric knowledge, packing and unpacking. Enthusiastic, self-starter, kind and with a “can-do” attitude, able to remain calm under pressure and with high attention to detail. 

You will work as part of a small domestic team, working closely with the principal Lady’s Maid and part time housekeepers.

This vacancy requires a very flexible, experienced housekeeper with great attention to detail and experience in the laundering and care of household linens and fine fabrics.

Duties will include but not limited to:

·       Daily upkeep /cleaning of the apartment, working closely with the team.

·       Laundering of household linens, experienced with handling, hand washing and caring for delicate fabrics. Assisting with Packing and unpacking of multiple suitcases.

·       Assisting the Ladies Maid with general maintenance and care of the principal’s personal suite, general housekeeping – changing bedlinen, towels, bathroom care, all to a high standard with attention to detail.

·       Ability to prepare fresh healthy dishes. Serve breakfast occasionally, serving light snacks and basic meals when requested. Assist when the principal entertains.

·       Arranging and caring for flowers, care of indoor plants.

·       Local light errands and fresh food shopping.

·       Meet and greet guests, supervise contractors and liaise with the principals PA. 

This vacancy does require some flexibility Daily working hours of 8 hrs per day will vary, for example 8am-4pm, 11-7pm, 9-6pm depending on the principal’s schedule. Primarily a Monday to Friday role but occasional weekend working will also be required.

Starting salary £50,000 Gross depending on previous experience. Longevity in a similar role and strictly non-smoker essential. (HU4403)