Live in Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family seeks a live-in housekeeper for a part-time residence in Surrey. Responsibilities include maintaining the home, light cooking, caring for pets, and ensuring the property is ready for visits. The ideal candidate is flexible, trustworthy, and professional, with accommodations provided.

Benefits

Fully furnished studio flat

Annual leave of 32 days

Qualifications

• Hardworking and discreet individual.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Russian is advantageous.
• Professional demeanor with a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Thorough cleaning and upkeep of the property.
• Light cooking, stocking fridges, and running errands.
• Care for pets and supervise contractors.

Skills

Trustworthy

Professionalism

Flexibility

Discretion

Job description

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Looking for a live-in housekeeper for a part-time residence in Surrey. The family will visit on occasion, usually just two adults and occasionally they may bring their 2 small dogs and cat.

The role of the housekeeper is to keep the house ready for the family to visit and ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the house.

When the family are in residence the Housekeeper will need to do some light cooking for the family, have the fridges stocked and work on the days that the clients require including over weekends. You will know in advance of their visit and any over time will be paid back in lieu.

The ideal candidate should be hardworking, discreet, flexible, trustworthy, well-presented, and professional.

The family communicates both in English and Russian and so it would be an advantageif you could communicate in both.

Duties:

Responsible for all aspects of housekeeping. Day to day duties could involve:

Thorough cleaning of the properties

Vacuuming and cleaning of floors, carpets and rugs

Dusting and polishing of all surfaces

Laundry and ironing, organising dry cleaning

Care of fine china, silver and crystal

Maintain adequate supply of household cleaning products

Run errands for the client

Receive and supervise contractors

Household shopping online and shops

Occasional cooking

Assist with table service at dinner parties (rare)

Some care of animals (walks, visits to vet etc)

Working hours: 40 hours week working 5 days a week with 2 days off (Weekends are required when the family is in residence). Typically working 9-5, can involve working earlier or later as required. Flexibility is a must.

Annual Leave entitlement: 32 days per annum but will not normally be entitled to take a day's holiday on a public holiday.

Accommodation: Fully furnished studio flat with own bathroom and fully equipped kitchen, entrance through the main house