This is a new role for an immaculately presented, proactive and reliable live-in hands-on Housekeeper/Cook to work for a private family at a historical and beautifully restored private residence in NW1.
Duties to include but not limited to:
* Housekeeping
* Laundry and ironing
* Wardrobe management
* Care of antiques
* Care and upkeep of fabrics and items within the home
* Easy garden maintenance
* Frequent healthy and simple cooking
* Preparing shopping list and doing the grocery/household shop
* Setting and serving at the table (if required)
* Liaising with contractors
* Notifying the Principal if any items are damaged
* Maintain high level security measures
* Ability to drive Employer’s car as and when necessary
* Maintain organised expense records and household files
* Answer the house phone
* Occasional help with visiting Principal's admin
The residence has numerous spacious bedrooms with a double height studio in the Mews behind.
Days and Hours – 5 days a week with two days off. 8am – 6pm a ‘typical’ day but imperative to have flexible approach to working hours, including from time-to-time evenings and weekends particularly when Principals are in residence.
Accommodation – single occupancy separate well lit studio - bed/bath/small kitchen.
All food & uniform to be provided
Salary £50,000 - £52,000p.a with discretionary bonus
Holiday 20 days plus Bank Holidays
Candidates must have a DBS, full driving licence, legal rights to work in the UK