£50,000 per year!
Experienced, live out professional housekeeper required for busy HP family in Chelsea.
This busy family have got three children (a separate Nanny is employed)
This is a long term role
The role is offered on a full time, live out, permanent contract basis, with standard hours of 50 per week all year round however, flexibility is essential.
This is a long term role
The successful candidate must be happy to work as part of a team as the family live in a fully staffed property.
Ideally the family are looking for the Housekeeper to work Monday – Friday on a shift pattern with the other housekeepers starting at 6am/ 9am or 11 am but can be flexible with hours to suit the right candidate. One weekend a month is also required. You will get two days off during the week to compensate this.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, resilient, very hardworking, trustworthy, practical, enthusiastic, and cheerful, possess a can-do attitude and common sense.
The applicant must be able to fulfil a variety of roles.
Previous experience in a HNW private household is essential.
Housekeeping and home management skills essential because
Excellent time management skills
Must have previous experience working in a similar role and be adaptable and flexible to changing schedules
The housekeeper must have a pleasant attitude and like interacting with guests and be able to work as part of a team along with the family’s Nanny
Cleaning to a very high standard,
Excellent attention to detail and due care for quality furniture and fabrics
Excellent laundry skills including handling delicate garments such as wool and cashmere, hand-washing and ironing making sure all personal laundry is washed, ironed and stored in the correct manner
Wardrobe management
Food shopping for the household
Taking in deliveries and unpacking groceries
Management and ordering of pantry and basic stores
Family level cooking from time to time
Positive attitude and disposition
Schedule of deep cleans to property
Dealing with contractors and deliveries
Running errands
ASAP start
All candidates must be registered with the agency, have an up to date DBS and at least five years checkable housekeeping references