Live in Housekeeper role in Belgravia, Central London for a lovely Client of ours

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Bespoke Bureau Full time
Job Description

 

Belgravia, Central London

 


A top-level, highly-experienced live in Housekeeper/Cook is needed for a family for their London residence. The home must be kept to immaculate standards at all times whether the family are in residence or otherwise. They have three children who are at boarding school and University and return home only on odd weekends or school holidays (when the family often travel or stay at their main residence in the country). 

Their home in London is a residence in exceptional condition with 5 bedrooms across several floors. There is a non-passenger service lift at the property. Further to these bedrooms there is a basement studio flat in which the successful candidate would reside.

 

You will be responsible for all housekeeping, cleaning and laundry duties to an excellent standard. You will manage supplies, wardrobes, assist with packing and cook to a good family standard. Cooking will be required for those persons in residence. You will need to have several years or more of experience working for high-end families in private homes and have exemplary references.


Accommodation: 1-bedroom studio flat with private entrance in basement (double bedroom, bathroom, utility room/kitchenette).

General duties:
•          All household cleaning duties to an excellent standard
•          Care of fine furnishings, curtains, fabrics, marble

•          Laundry and ironing of delicate fabrics, care of silks and cashmere

•          Wardrobe management and labelling of clothes
•          Bed linen changes 
•          Cooking to a high family-style standard.
•          Shopping and household accounts and supply management of pantry, food stocks, laundry and cleaning items
•          Errands / dry cleaners / post office / supermarket shopping as necessary / management of workmen if necessary

•          Front of house, taking deliveries, welcoming guests 



Working Days & hours: Monday - Friday with some weekend work required. Hours vary depending on whether principals are in residence or away

Start Date: They will wait for the right person, but you can also start straight away if you want



Requirements

Requirements:
•          You will be professional, presentable, energetic and physically fit - this is a large home. 
•          You will be honest and hardworking with exceptional standards for yourself and in your work

  •  You will be able to work independently when the principals are not in residence, seeing what needs to be done; and manage duties efficiently when the family is in residence

•          Discretion and confidentiality are essential.
•          Fluent English and strong communication skills are required.
•          Confident in the kitchen and in preparing meals. The family preference is for healthy Mediterranean-style cooking 
•          Only candidates who can demonstrate similar experience and longevity with valid reasons for leaving will be considered. 
•          Non-smoker

•          DBS check required at offer stage 

 



Benefits

Salary: Excellent salary depending on experience approx £45k gross per annum

 

Benefits: The employer has an exceptional record in keeping staff on a long-term basis and looking after their employees well. 



Requirements
Requirements: • You will be professional, presentable, energetic and physically fit - this is a large home. • You will be honest and hardworking with exceptional standards for yourself and in your work You will be able to work independently when the principals are not in residence, seeing what needs to be done; and manage duties efficiently when the family is in residence • Discretion and confidentiality are essential. • Fluent English and strong communication skills are required. • Confident in the kitchen and in preparing meals. The family preference is for healthy Mediterranean-style cooking • Only candidates who can demonstrate similar experience and longevity with valid reasons for leaving will be considered. • Non-smoker • DBS check required at offer stage

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