Live in Asst. Housekeeper I Henley-on-Thames + Travel
Circa £35,000 PA Gross (DOE) + 2 Bed Cottage
Our client is looking to hire a live-in Assistant Housekeeper for a well-established, busy formal country home, which is highly respected for the wonderful service delivered by the existing team members. The Assistant Housekeeper will support the Head Housekeeper and Butler with a wide range of housekeeping and laundry tasks, and will need to work with the other members of team, to help deliver the highest levels of service to the principals, their family and guests. The assistant housekeeper must be able to work well on their own, or fit in seamlessly with the highly skilled and professional team including: Head Housekeeper, Lady's Maid, Butler and Chef. Additionally, the Assistant Housekeeper will be expected to travel with the other members of the team, to properties in: Scotland, Switzerland, South of France, possibly Australia, as/or when required. It is Important to Note: the Assistant Housekeeper will generally be required to travel with The Principals to Switzerland for Christmas and New Year. Candidates are expected to have worked in respected 5* deluxe hotels, and/or Palaces and/or Ambassadorial Residences, and/or the private homes of UHNWIs. The job is offered with a lovely 2-bedroom cottage, along with a generous allowance to cover utilities. NB. A driver is essential, as the clients homes and the accommodation offered are in semi-rural locations Own self contained 2 bedroom cottage (Due to the travelling nature of this position is not suit to candidates with dependents or pets) The Assistant Housekeeper is employed to work alongside the Senior Housekeeper to ensure that the house is constantly well maintained. The property should be kept in a “prepared” state at all times. It is essential that the cleaning and general maintenance of the house is kept well under control. Occasionally preparing a family meal for the Principals/guests may be required. General Responsibilities: In addition: Lovely self-contained 2 Bedroom Cottage It is expected that you will have at least five years’ experience, be adaptable to change and embrace new challenges Candidates should be educated to an acceptable level and be able to demonstrate a wide range of skills and knowledge within your respective discipline. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years experience, well spoken, discreet, well presented and quick to learn and have a very good attention to detail. Candidates must have the legal requirements to work in the UK and excellent checkable references A valid DBS will be requiredJOB REFERENCE
#8755SALARY
Circa £35,000 PA Gross (DOE) + 2 Bed CottageCURRENCY
GBPLOCATION
Henley-on-Thames, OxfordshirePOSITION
Assistant HousekeeperACCOMMODATION OFFERED
YesLOOKING FOR COUPLE
NoTYPE OF HOUSEHOLD
Family, Titled Family, Professional / Philanthropist, Formal Household, TravellingPERKS
EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE
DRIVING LICENCE
PREFER NON SMOKER
VALID DBS
Roles and Responsibilities
Accommodation
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
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