Housekeeper for Private Home

2 weeks ago


Stow on the Wold, United Kingdom Sugarella Cooks & Staff Full time

A permanent, full time, live out Housekeeper is required to join a small household team consisting of Head Butler, Under Butler, three Housekeepers and kitchen staff based in a large private home in the Cotswolds, near Stow on the Wold. Working Monday to Friday, with VERY occasional weekends.

Housekeeper duties include:

- upkeep of rooms to exceptional standards
- conservation-grade dusting and care of expensive items
- all-round laundry care
- room refreshes and turndowns
- assistance with everyday dining and drinks service
- care of outbuildings, pool house area, storage buildings, extensive garages and stores
- stock ordering and rotation
- working well in a team with all staff members is essential

Housekeeping staff are expected to report any defects within the house (anything from paint chips to defective equipment) to the Head Butler and to consistently ensure an established standard of excellence. Previous private household experience is not essential, but the willingness to learn, follow high standards, take instruction and enjoy working in a service role is essential. It is also important you have the ability to be able to be discreet and professional at all times.

Hours of work: When principals are out of residence: Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm When principas are in residence: The principals are in residence approximately 4 months of the year, often for several weeks at a time, but sometimes a week at a time. During these stays, housekeepers work one of two shifts: 8am-4.30pm and 1pm-9pm Monday to Friday, with very occasional weekend work required.

Remuneration: £27-30k per annum DOE (plus generous Christmas bonus), food on duty

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- Cleaning: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1342



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