Live In Housekeeper I Chelsea, London

£40,000K pa

 

A private Principal is looking to recruit an experienced and highly capable Live-in Housekeeper to take responsibility for the smooth running and upkeep of their beautiful home in Chelsea.

The property is maintained to an exceptionally high standard and requires someone with outstanding housekeeping skills, a keen eye for detail and experience handling fine furnishings and delicate finishes with care.

The household can become considerably busier when the Principal is in residence, so the successful candidate must be adaptable, flexible with their working hours and happy to assist with a range of household and personal tasks as required.

JOB REFERENCE

#11161

SALARY

£40,000K pa

CURRENCY

GBP

LOCATION

Chelsea, London

POSITION

Live In Housekeeper

ACCOMMODATION OFFERED

Yes

LOOKING FOR COUPLE

Yes

TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD

Titled Family, Professional / Philanthropist, Formal Household, City Based, Rural Location

EXPERIENCE

1 - 4 years

LANGUAGE

English

DRIVING LICENCE

Yes

PREFER NON SMOKER

Yes

VALID DBS

Yes

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensuring the property is consistently maintained to an impeccable standard, undertaking both daily and deep cleaning with exceptional attention to detail. Taking full responsibility for all laundry, including expert ironing, garment care and wardrobe organisation. Assisting with packing and unpacking for the Principal. Providing general household assistance, including serving drinks, food preparation when required, table setting and light culinary duties. Monitoring and replenishing household supplies, undertaking light grocery shopping and purchasing cleaning products. Taking a proactive and flexible approach to the role, anticipating the needs of the household and willingly assisting with any duties required to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Accommodation

Private bedroom and bathroom within the property, with a separate kitchen and private entrance. A partner is welcome; no other dependants.

Entry Requirements

Previous experience working in a high-end private household. Outstanding housekeeping, laundry and garment care skills. A proactive, adaptable and practical approach, with a genuine willingness to help wherever needed. A confident London driver, comfortable driving the Principal's vehicle. Full, clean UK driving licence. Excellent command of English. Hardworking, professional and impeccably presented. Uniform will be provided. Excellent and verifiable professional references.

Eligibility

Willingness to work six weekends per year at a separate property, between September and January. These weekends will involve working as part of a team, assisting with housekeeping, serving and general household duties. Time off in lieu will be provided. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, personable and highly competent, taking genuine pride in their work and enjoying the opportunity to deliver a discreet, thoughtful and consistently high level of service within a private household.

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