Live-in Couples Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Guildford; Presencial; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

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Live-in accommodation

Opportunity to grow with a boutique, 5

Resumo da oferta

Greycoat Lumleys is seeking an experienced live-in couple to manage housekeeping and grounds maintenance for a boutique hospitality operation in a rural setting. You will split duties between pristine guest cabins and outdoor spaces, ensuring a welcoming, well-kept environment for guests and corporate events.

The pair should combine strong housekeeping with gardening and general maintenance skills, working closely together to adapt to seasonal workflows and expansion plans.

Qualificações

• Experience in boutique hotels, luxury lodges or comparable hospitality environments.
• One partner brings strong housekeeping expertise and the other handles gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance.
• Proactive, practical and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term, growing business.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain high housekeeping standards across five guest cabins and turnover efficiently.
• Care for gardens and outdoor spaces, including routine maintenance and safety checks.
• Assist with event setup and guest spaces for corporate and leisure visitors.
• Work flexibly as a team to support busy periods and external agency coordination.

Conhecimentos

Housekeeping experience

Gardening/Groundskeeping

Handyperson skills

Team collaboration

Physically fit

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Live-in Housekeeping & Grounds Maintenance Couple Job for a boutique hospitality business

Greycoat Lumleys has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on couple to join a growing boutique hospitality business in a beautiful rural setting. Our client operates five high-quality guest cabins and is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper and Gardener / Groundskeeper / Handyperson to maintain exceptional standards across the accommodation and surrounding grounds. This is an exciting long-term opportunity for a couple who love nature and the outdoors, take pride in their work and would enjoy helping an expanding hospitality business thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Guest Accommodation

• Take responsibility for high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and presentation across five guest cabins.
• Work together on guest changeover days to clean, prepare and efficiently turn around the accommodation.
• Ensure cabins are consistently welcoming, well maintained and ready for arriving guests.
• Monitor housekeeping supplies and flag any maintenance or presentation issues promptly.

Gardens, Grounds & Maintenance

• Maintain the grounds and outdoor areas, including weeding, mowing and general garden upkeep.
• Keep paths, access routes and external guest areas safe, tidy and attractive; carry out minor path repairs as appropriate.
• Undertake basic practical maintenance and handyman tasks around the cabins and property, escalating specialist work when required.
• Support the housekeeping partner during busy changeovers and other operational peaks.

Hospitality & Corporate Events

• Assist with the preparation and set-up of corporate events, including laying tables for dinners and arranging spaces for guests.
• Help deliver a polished guest experience for midweek corporate visitors and leisure guests during busy weekends.
• Work flexibly as a team to respond to the needs of a year-round hospitality operation.
• Coordinate with an external agency when additional or cover support is required.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a couple who are:

• Experienced in boutique hotels, luxury lodges, holiday accommodation or a comparable hospitality environment, ideally having worked together previously.
• Complementary in their skills, with one partner bringing strong professional housekeeping experience and the other confident in gardening, groundskeeping and general maintenance.
• Proactive, practical and able to use their initiative with minimal supervision.
• Passionate about hospitality, nature and outdoor living, with an appreciation of the surrounding area and what it offers guests.
• Physically fit and comfortable with a demanding, active role involving considerable walking and some heavy lifting.
• Reliable, adaptable and keen to commit to a growing business for the long term.

Business Growth

The business has ambitious expansion plans, with a further 12 rooms proposed in farmhouse-style accommodation by August / September 2027. The successful couple will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the operation as it grows.

Accommodation

• Live-in accommodation provided, with one- or two-bedroom options depending on family requirements and availability.

Working Pattern & Salary

• Combined salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Two days off per week, with flexibility required around guest changeovers, corporate bookings and busy weekends.
• Midweek trade is typically corporate-led, with strong weekend occupancy throughout the year.
• Start date: To be agreed.

Additional Information

This is a rewarding lifestyle opportunity for an energetic, capable couple who enjoy working together, thrive in a rural environment and want to make a meaningful contribution to a boutique hospitality business with exciting plans for the future.