DAILY HOUSEKEEPER
KENSINGTON, LONDON W11
Job Reference: HU4192
Start Date: ASAP
8-4pm – 5 days of the week including weekends and occasional evenings when the principals are in residence.
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience. High attention to detail. Flexibility to work longer hours and weekends when the principals are in residence, which are well planned in advance. All-rounder, team player.
We are looking for a flexible housekeeper for a part time residence home of our UHNW clients in Kensington. The principals who have multiple homes travel frequently and have one child, cared for by a residential nanny. A 2nd housekeeper is also employed.
A complete all-rounder who possesses a high level of housekeeping skills, to include cleaning and ironing. A true team player, willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
The working week when the clients are not in residence will be Monday to Friday 8-4pm but with longer hours and weekend working when the principals are in residence. Occasional evening working if the principals have a dinner party or guests, but all planned well in advance and any additional hours can be taken back when the principals are away.
Duties:
· General housekeeping duties to include cleaning, care of fine fabrics, artwork and special finishes
· Laundry – washing and ironing, handwashing of fine fabrics, steaming, pressing and arranging dry cleaning.
· Shopping and running errands when required.
· To identify and report maintenance and repair issues to the house manager
· Packing and unpacking suitcases
· Light fresh basic healthy cooking, preparation of snacks and arranging cold dishes that have been delivered
· Service of beverages when required.
· Assistance at events and small gatherings with service.
Requirements:
· Flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude, calm and quiet personality
· Well-presented appearance
· Ability to use WhatsApp with basic computer skills.
· Professional, trustworthy, and discreet is of high importance
Full time position working 5 days a week with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required. Negotiable salary based on experience. ASAP start. (HU4192)