HOUSEKEEPER/LAUNDRESS/LADIES MAID WITH TRAVEL

SOUTH KENSINGTON, SW7

Job Reference: HU4341

5 days per week including some weekends.

Live out or Live in.

Essential Requirements:  EU Passport with full UK settled status. Experienced with high end fabrics, packing and unpacking. Enthusiastic, kind and with a “can-do” attitude, able to remain calm under pressure and with high attention to detail. Previous private household experience as a housekeeper essential. Ability and freedom for International Worldwide Travel with the principal on a regular basis. 

You will work as part of a small domestic team, working closely with the principal Ladies Maid and house manager and a part time housekeeper.

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 cleaning of the apartment, working closely with the team.

·       Laundering of household linens, experienced with handling, hand washing and caring for delicate fabrics, basic sewing and minor repairs.

·       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 and serve breakfast occasionally, serving light snacks and basic meals when requested. Assist when the principal entertains.

·       Training is available to cover for the Ladies Maid when off duty, which is when some travelling overseas will be required. 

This vacancy does require flexibility and is open to candidates who have freedom to travel when the Ladies maid has her time off. Daily working hours of 9 hrs per day will vary, for example 7am-4pm, 11-8pm, 9-6pm depending on the principal’s schedule. Some weekend working will also be required.

Salary is negotiable depending on previous experience. Longevity in a similar role and strictly non-smoker essential. (HU4341)