Daily Senior Housekeeper | Knightsbridge

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.