LIVE-OUT HOUSEKEEPER / COOK
LONDON, SW10, SALARY £35,000 GROSS PER ANNUM
We’re looking for a consummate live-out Housekeeper with solid private household experience for a residence in Chelsea. You will be working alongside other members of staff so it is essential that you can work well as part of a professional team. You will report to the Butler. The Principal is in residence roughly 50% of the time, and during the periods that they are in residence you will need to be on duty and available at all times. There is time off given in lieu when the Principal is away. You will have excellent housekeeping skills and be responsible for maintaining the household as well as laundry and ironing. You will be confident working with a high end wardrobe. You will have experience in caring for works of art and fine fittings and fixtures. You will be responsible for maintaining the stock level of household cleaning supplies. Good family style cooking skills will be appreciated. This Principal is an excellent employer, and values discretion, professionalism and flexibility.
Duties will include:
- cleaning the Property to an immaculate standard;
- hoovering, polishing, dusting, doing the laundry and delicate garments washed by hand, ironing, putting the rubbish out on designated days, cleaning brass surfaces, washing and cooking;
- responsibility for all of the Principal’s clothes and for arranging dry cleaning and for carrying out the washing and ironing of the Principal’s clothes; packing and unpacking;
- cleaning and/or polishing the Principal’s shoes as appropriate;
- changing and making beds;
- dealing with visitors and guests;
- carrying equipment;
- buying and collecting shopping;
- responsible for keeping fridge stocked, ordering food online;
- preparing and serving meals as required;
- preparing and serving drinks as required;
- assisting as required in preparing for and serving at receptions, dinner parties, drinks parties and other events;
- working as a team with the butler;
Days of work: 5 per week
Hours of work: Flexible to suit Principal
Salary: £35,000 gross per annum, negotiable for ideal candidate
To start: As soon as ideal candidate is found.