Daily Housekeeper | Knightsbridge

Salary Circa £40,000+ PA DOE

 

We are looking for a dedicated Daily Housekeeper to work in our client's new London home, which is a stone's throw from Harrods, Knightsbridge Tube station and other well placed transport connections. The role is to start as soon as possible.

The property is newly purchased, and will be a second home, so there will be quiet periods when the family are away and busier periods when the housekeeper must  make themselves available for slightly longer hours or occasional weekend duties.

It needs to be noted that the clients expect to undertake some improvements, renovations & decoration works, so the housekeeper will need to work around various contractors, while ensuring the contractors and service providers respect house rules, and are doing what they can to respect and maintain the fabric of the building. 

Working independently, this position provides an excellent opportunity to work for a nice family in a structured, friendly albeit quieter household. 

Working 5 days a week, the housekeeper must be flexible with their hours, and able to work occasional weekends if the family are in London. 

JOB REFERENCE

#2548

SALARY

Salary Circa £40,000+ PA DOE

CURRENCY

GBP

LOCATION

Knightsbridge - London

POSITION

Daily Housekeeper

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

No

LOOKING FOR COUPLE

No

TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD

Family, Professional / Philanthropist, Formal Household, Informal Household, City Based

EXPERIENCE

5+ years

LANGUAGE

Spoken English

DRIVING LICENCE

No

PREFER NON SMOKER

Yes

VALID DBS

Yes

Roles and Responsibilities

Main responsibilities  

  • Working as an independent housekeeper to ensure that the client's home and its limited outdoor areas are correctly maintained, cleaned and everything is in working order at all times;
  • Cleaning and presenting the home to the highest possible standard;
  • Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures and working methods are followed;
  • Cleaning and care of items, ornaments and furniture made in fine textiles, leathers and natural woods and stone; as well as crystal, silver, brass, copper and stainless steel;
  • Cleaning and care of high gloss furnishes, chandeliers, mirrors and art;
  • Cleaning and care of the kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor furniture;
  • Laundering (including bed and bath linen) - ensuring garments are attended to with great care - hand washing, dry cleaning, ironing and starching;
  • Wardrobe care, laundering and luggage organization;
  • Care of crockery and cutlery, table linen

 

Occasional duties (Training can be provided if  needed)

  • Helping the travelling staff with their duties (i.e. the butlers and waiters);
  • Room attendance and turndown service;
  • Assisting with service;
  • Helping in the kitchen / pantries as a kitchen porter and/or during the food preparation process - no cooking abilities are required;
  • Running errands

Eligibility

The right person

  • Will preferably be experienced in a variety of household duties;
  • Must be happy to work independently and able to maintain a motivated and proactive approach to work;
  • Discreet, reliable but flexible and friendly person with a “will do” attitude is essential;
  • Experience within HNW households and/or Middle Eastern culture preferable but not essential;
  • Hotel experience preferable but not essential;
  • Attention to detail and ability is essential;
  • Candidates must be good with technology, including audio visual systems and heating controls;
  • Good English is a prerequisite;
  • Self-motivated person able to work alone, and a
  • Non-smoker.

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