My client is looking to recruit an experienced Head Housekeeper to look after a the running of a large family home. This is an exciting opportunity for a reliable, hard-working and self-motivated individual with good organisational and communication skills. You will be managing the domestic aspects associated with running a family home. They are looking for a candidate to make a long-term commitment. The client is looking for candidates who have had a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role either in a private household or boutique hotel setting.
This will be a hands on role managing a small team of part-time Housekeeping staff, gardeners and a laundress.
Duties will include:
Organising the cleaning of the main house, additional buildings and outside areas
Some hands on cleaning when needed
Managing and organising the other part-time housekeeping staff including staff rotas
Manage the household utilities, procurement, contractors and general household management alongside the family PA
Monitor all maintenance requirements for the property, organising and overseeing trades and contractors
Weekly food shopping - occasional help with family cooking
Running errands
Help with pet care - vets appointments, walking the small family dog etc
Ensure that the property is secure at all times
Assisting with events and parties
Must be computer literate and be able to manage emails and household expenditure spreadsheets
This will be a full-time role mainly Monday to Friday with flexibility on evenings and weekends if the family are entertaining - hours normally 40 hours per week with 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
This is a live out role so you need to be within easy commuting distance of the property
Driver essential
Excellent References and Enhanced DBS Check required