HOUSEKEEPER ROLE: 1 Year fixed contract, to cover Maternity leave. To start end of May.
Our client is seeking a meticulous daily housekeeper to work as part of a team, at a substantial residential property located South of Gerrard's Cross.
For long periods the property is unoccupied, but it must be maintained in a permanent ready state, so The Principal, or their wider family, can arrive at short notice.
The housekeeper will report to the housemanager, and will need to work collaboratively with other colleagues, including a butler, housekeepers, maintenance and security staff.
While the property is run with a small team, when the family arrive they bring with them a travelling team staff, including chef, maids, butler and velar. So it is doubly important forthe housekeeper to have a positive, friendly, can-do attitude, so that she can fit-in seamlessly with the whole team.
When the family are not in residence the hours of work are based on a 5-day week, working predominantly Monday to Friday with only a little flexibility required. However when the family are in residence, greater flexibility is required and expected, which will include working weekends or bank holidays with any extra hours/days worked given back in lieu.
Note: It is vital that candidates drive and have their own car to get to and from work
The Role: Working with a small team, under the management of a housemanager, the housekeeper willhelp maintain and present the house and outbuildings in pristine condition and in a constant ready state. Candidates must show enthusiasm for their work and exhibit a practiced, keen eye-for-detail, strive for perfect results and take the old fashioned approach that if they do a job it should be done properly!
Responsibilities:
* Ensuring that the house is perfectly presented and in a constant state or preparedness;
* Oversee all aspects of general housekeeping and deep cleaning, including care for fine furniture and surfaces, art, antiques, soft furnishings and the polishing of and care for all silver, brass, china, etc. etc.
* Flower arranging and decorations;
* Laundry and ironing of clothing and linens;
* Packing and unpacking;
* Management and organization of closets and cupboards etc;
* Serving skills would be a plus but are not required vital
Entry Requirements
* Must drive and own a car (to get to and from work)
* Flexibility to work weekends or bank holidays if needed.
* Must be hands-on, with experience in high-quality cleaning.
* Candidates must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent English and communication skills are required;
* Hands-on with good attitude, high energy, and strong work ethic.
* Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
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