TRAVELLING HOUSEKEEPER/LIGHT COOK

UK base with European and International Travel

Job Reference: HU4182

Salary: £45 000 gross per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Accommodation: Provided

Residential position - 8 hrs per day x 5 days

Essential Requirements: Freedom to Travel. Previous experience as a service minded traditional housekeeper in a private residence. Willingness to learn, organised, friendly, caring, proactive with an eye for detail. Confident in the kitchen. Trustworthy, reliable, discreet with good communication skills and fluent English (Spanish or French a big plus). Must have a genuine love of dogs and enjoy countryside walks. Strictly Non Smoker, driver preferred but not essential.

Job Summary:  The principle with her small dog is looking for an experienced professional, friendly dedicated housekeeper. The position will initially be based in Jersey Channel Islands- May to December but does require travel to France and International venues throughout the year. In the long term a permanent base will be secured in UK. Two housekeepers will be employed to cover 7 days of the week, sharing duties and covering each other for time off each week and vacations. This is a long-term position for a calm, kind and caring housekeeper.

General duties:

  • House management to include the daily housekeeping function of the home, to include day to day cleaning, tidying -laundry and ironing.

  • Fresh simple natural & healthy cooking for the principle as needed – Madam likes to cook so general assistance with prep when needed.

  • Shopping and local errands as needed, keeping the fridge stocked.

  • Dog walking – accompany with madam or alone. General dog care if required.

  • General organisation of the household, liaison with external contractors, repairs and maintenance services. Taking in deliveries, answering the phone/door.

  • Making the beds, changing linens as required

  • Wardrobe management.

  • Packing and unpacking suitcases – the principal travels regularly, making sure she has what she needs, assisting with journeys to airports and accompanying her when requested.

Salary £45,000 Gross per annum negotiable. In house accommodation (bedroom and bathroom). British or EU Passport with full settled status required. Excellent checkable references required. Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this position. 2 days off per week. Strictly Non Smoker – driver preferred but not essential.

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