Housekeeper

Marcilly Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the luxury household services sector is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to join a dynamic team. This live-out position offers a unique opportunity to work in a semi-formal household with a young family in Chelsea. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and professionalism, ensuring the home is maintained to the highest standards. With a flexible rota and the potential for travel, this role promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment that values longevity and staff well-being. If you are discreet, proactive, and passionate about maintaining a pristine household, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and professionalism are essential.
• Fluent English is a must for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the house throughout the day.
• Manage laundry, ironing, and clothing care including luxury items.
• Assist with luggage and coordinate deliveries when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Discretion

Fluent English

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Chelsea Housekeeper Job Description

Marcilly Recruitment’s client, a young, UHNW family in Chelsea, is seeking a professional and discreet Housekeeper to work as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the household.

This is a live-out role working 5 days a week on a rota basis Monday to Friday. The successful housekeeper may be required to travel with the family up to four weeks of the year. The housekeeper must be flexible and willing to adapt to rota changes (early, day and late shift as seen below).

Salary: £40K-£55K

Benefits: annual discretionary bonus (very generous principals); pension – employed through PAYE

Start date: ideally ASAP, but happy to wait a notice for the right person

Location: Chelsea

Rota shifts: AM STAFF 7am – 4pm, PM STAFF 11am – 8pm, DAY – 9am – 6pm

They are a young family with two children and no pets. It is a nice working culture that is non-hierarchical within the housekeeping staff, reporting directly into the Chief of Staff. They value longevity and look after their staff as a result. The principals like to keep a clean and tidy house. They are looking for a well-presented and discreet individual; excellent attention to detail is expected at all times in this semi-formal household with exceptionally high standards. Good English and communication skills are vital.

Housekeeper Responsibilities:

• Keeping the house clean and tidy throughout the day.
• Being mindful of all the finishes and care required.
• General laundry and ironing including daily laundry, ironing and changing of towels and beds.
• Clothing care - washing, ironing and steaming plus organising clothes, shoes etc to dry cleaners, cobblers etc.
• Luxury wardrobe management.
• Maintain up-keep of furniture, art, china, collectibles, crystal and silver polishing.
• Keep constant supply of household essentials (water, coffee etc) and cleaning materials.
• Prepare for arrival of visitors and various needs when staying.
• Assistance with luggage, packing and unpacking for travel.
• Shopping and ad hoc errands as required.
• Maintenance when principals are not in residence.
• Co-ordinating deliveries and maintenance visits.

Housekeeper Requirements:

• Work as part of a team of three housekeepers.
• Maintain professionalism at all times, including not being on your phone when at work.
• Be proactive and use initiative around the house.
• Professional and discreet.
• Fluent English is a must.