HEAD HOUSEKEEPER - LIVE OUT

KENSINGTON, LONDON W8

Job Reference: HU4328

Salary: £60,000

5 days per week – will include rota working and one weekend working per month

Essential Requirements: Previous UHNW Household or 5 * Hotel experience. Proven staff management skills, with excellent time management. Highest attention to detail, health and safety and security aware. Longevity in previous similar positions. Impeccable housekeeping skills. Good communication skills. Immaculate presentation. Flexible and adaptable to work on a rota. 

We are seeking a very experienced Head Housekeeper for an exciting and new challenge, preferably with previous experience of managing a private household team of 4-6 cleaners/housekeepers and laundress. This is a newly built team and a formal fully staffed residence. 

The head housekeeper will oversee the day-to-day operations of the residence and manage the team of cleaners/housekeepers to ensure the residence is routinely maintained and well cared for. 

Duties will include but not limited to: 

·       Train, develop and motivate all housekeeping team members, recruit and build a strong team through hands on performance and working with the junior team members.

·       Take overall responsibility for ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.

·       Supervise any external services, including contractors and suppliers in liaison with the Estate Manager.

·       Control and manage purchasing, stock control and supplies costs.

·       Administration tasks to include control of expenditure, housekeeping budgets, and cost containment.

·       Organise housekeeping rota’s, safety audits and maintenance reports.

·       Purchasing of all household linens / towels, recording, monitoring and stock control.

·       Purchasing and monitoring of supplies to include appropriate cleaning supplies, toiletries and guest supplies.

·       Awareness of green issues. 

 Formal and informal events may take place at the residence, and you should be able to assist the House Manager to organise, plan and execute these to ensure the smooth running of the function.  

Flair, elegance, and an eye for detail required for this lovely position which is being newly created. 

Must have the ability to work alongside and manage 4-6 housekeepers/ cleaners, assisting, training, and guiding as required.

Previous longevity working as head Housekeeper in a similar household or 5* hotel is required for this position.

Salary circa £60,000 with bonuses to be discussed at Interview. Food provided on duty ASAP Start. (HU4328)