5 International Housekeeper jobs available:

BUTLER/HOUSEKEEPER
RIYADH AND JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Essential Requirements: Previous UHNWI relevant private house experience. A Spanish or Portuguese speaker (any dialect) would be a bonus.

Our VVIP client in Saudi Arabia requires an experienced butler to work within a multinational team. We have placed other candidates with this client and know it to be an excellent and well-run household where staff are valued. You will be assisting in caring for the senior member of the family.

Candidates must be experienced in all areas of butler duties (housekeeping, F & B service, valet, laundry and pressing) although you may not be required to work in all these areas. Previous experience in the Middle East will be helpful, as will formal butler training, although this is not essential.

Duties may include the following:

Wardrobe management
Packing
Food and Beverage Service
Housekeeping
Inventory management
Greeting guests
Travelling with family members

Conditions are excellent and include private accommodation and medical insurance. Hours of work are generally 6 days/48 hours although some flexibility might be required at times.

Salary and package are negotiable depending on experience but will not be an obstacle for the right candidate. (HU4082)

CARETAKER DOMESTIC COUPLE
TUSCANY, ITALY
Italian and fluent English speaker essential
Grounds/handyperson/Security/Driver/Housekeeper
Essential Requirements: One must speak good level of Italian, both fluent English. Driver essential. Previous experience working in a similar role. Motivated, self-sufficient, discreet and responsible persons who work well together. Dog lovers essential. Love of the countryside with outdoor hobbies.

This glorious countryside property comprising of the main house, separate guest house standing in 4 hectares is the part residence home of a mature couple from USA who are in residence between March and June and again September to November annually.

Outside these times rental guests use the property, mainly during the summer months, all of whom are English speaking. You will be required to meet and greet the guests introducing them to the property.
The current couple have been employed for 3 yrs and will shortly return to their home country in South America.

The housekeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day general housekeeping – maintaining a clean interior and dealing with the laundry, washing and ironing and shopping. Assisting the owner when in residence with meal preparation, preparing simple fresh healthy family style home cooking, capable to follow a recipe.
During rental/guest periods, changeover day is Saturday, daily cleaning service will be provided but no personal laundry or cooking necessary unless agreed at local level.

There are 4 hectares of well-established gardens, half of which is Olive Trees and garden, the other half forestry. The area is well known for it’s walking and cycling trails, many guests are keen walkers or cyclists.

Other duties will include caring for the pool, barb-b-que, pizza oven and 4 separate outdoor seating areas for all fresco dining. Care of the garden furniture, maintaining the cars, doing the airport and train station run and managing petty cash and household bills. Liaising with the owner by email and arranging local contractors when needed.
Good DIY skills essential for the day-to-day routine maintenance of the property.

There is one dog (Labradoodle) aged 14yrs, who lives on the property with the owners when in residence, you will need to help care for him, so true dog lovers are essential.

Fully refurbished separate one bedroom apartment attached to the main house. It is essential that the couple are self-sufficient, and self-directing and have previous experience working in domestic or hospitality service.

Salary 4,500 Euros per month. WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF ITALIAN AND DRIVER ESSENTIAL. 6 DAY WEEK WHEN IN RESIDENCE -5DAYS WHEN THE PROPERTY IS VACANT. START DATE APRIL 2024. (HU4104)

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER
KITZBUHEL, AUSTRIA
40 Hrs per week to include weekends and public holidays.
Essential Requirements: Professional housekeeping experience in UHNW Private residence. Willingness to work at weekends and during the holiday season. Driver with full licence, EU Passport essential. Confident IT skills. Languages required Fluent English and /or German.

Proactive independent housekeeper required for private family in Kitzbuhel. This is the principal’s secondary residence used mainly at weekends and during holidays.

When in residence the working day is split into 2 shifts -08.00 to 13.00 and 18.00-21.00 so essential that you live within easy driving distance of the property.

Responsibilities

• Professional cleaning and care of high-end furnishings and fabrics.
• Exclusive laundry care – including delicate fabrics, silks, cashmere etc.
• Care of high quality and special finishes – marble, granite, slate floors and parkette
• Preparation of breakfast and light basic meals.
• Supervision and coordination of external trades and contractors.
• Seasonal Gardening (Lawn mowing, clearing snow, watering of plants and flowers)
• Running errands – grocery shopping, dry cleaning, post office, deliveries etc)

This vacancy is a long-term position. Assistance with accommodation may be available.
Salary between 47,000 and 55,000 Euros Gross per annum depending on previous experience, longevity in previous positions and excellent references. Company Car available if required. Holidays 26-30 days per annum. (HU4103)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
SOUTH OF SPAIN
Working 8hrs per day – 5 days per week to include weekends.
FLUENT SPANISH REQUIRED
Essential Requirements: Pro Active, self-sufficient experienced housekeeper with previous experience in large private residence or 5* hotels. Driver and fluent Spanish and English essential. Team player with experience supervising other staff. Child and dog friendly.

Experienced housekeeper required for a large family home in South of Spain. The family of 5 includes 3 school age children. The family also have a small dog.

The housekeeper will be responsible for the day to day housekeeping function, including “hands on” daily housekeeping duties, cleaning, laundry, ironing and ensuring that all pieces of household equipment are in working order. As the need arises you will have support of a part time cleaner.

You will be responsible for the smooth daily running of the household, ordering and restocking of provisions and have excellent attention to detail. You will report to the lady of the household and the family PA.

This is a permanent long-term position.
Salary Negotiable depending on previous experience. 2 days off per week. Single annex accommodation provided. Driver and Spanish speaker essential to the role. (HU4026)

RESIDENTIAL HOUSEKEEPER
RURAL HAMPSHIRE
Essential Requirements: Previous experience working in a large county residence. Attention to detail in all aspects of cleaning and laundry. Previous table service experience a big plus. Dog friendly. Team player, Driver and NON SMOKER essential.
This vacancy is open to local candidates living in their own home, providing housesitting can be accommodated when required.

Fabulous opportunity for a flexible experienced housekeeper to work in a small team caring for this beautiful residence owned by long term clients who are only in full time residence in July and August.

We seek an applicant who is well presented, who can care for this property (closed up for 10 months each year,) in a totally hands on manner. You will work closely with the Estate Manager and Garden team, covering 5 out of 7 days, but regular weekend house sitting/ security will be required.

When the owners are in residence a full team of staff are employed – flexibility is key and a good team spirit essential. You will be required to work longer hours when the principals are in residence, but during their absence usually 9-5.
You will have a clean driving licence, good communication and computer skills, be responsible, self-sufficient and discreet with great attention to detail.

SALARY Negotiable depending on previous experience, SINGLE self-contained accommodation will be provided. 2 days off per week. Sorry NO PETS OR DEPENDANTS and strictly a Non Smoker. Driver essential. (HU4081)