Live in Housekeeper Job

TN United Kingdom; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated live-in housekeeper for a part-time residence in Surrey. This role involves maintaining the home for a family, ensuring cleanliness, and preparing for their visits. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, discreet, and flexible, with a knack for organization and light cooking. Enjoy the comfort of a fully furnished studio flat while contributing to a welcoming home environment. If you are trustworthy and professional, this opportunity offers a unique living arrangement and the chance to work with a lovely family.

Benefits

Fully furnished studio flat

Flexible working hours

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and maintenance of high-end properties.
• Ability to communicate in English and Russian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for thorough cleaning, laundry, and organizing dry cleaning.
• Maintain supplies, run errands, and supervise contractors as needed.
• Prepare the house for family visits and assist with light cooking.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cooking

Discretion

Trustworthiness

Flexibility

Communication in English

Communication in Russian

Job description

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 overtime 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, so it would be an advantage if you could communicate in both.

Duties:

1. Responsible for all aspects of housekeeping. Day to day duties could involve:
2. Thorough cleaning of the properties
3. Vacuuming and cleaning of floors, carpets, and rugs
4. Dusting and polishing of all surfaces
5. Laundry and ironing, organizing dry cleaning
6. Care of fine china, silver, and crystal
7. Maintain adequate supply of household cleaning products
8. Run errands for the client
9. Receive and supervise contractors
10. Household shopping online and in shops
11. Occasional cooking
12. Assist with table service at dinner parties (rare)
13. Some care of animals (walks, visits to vet, etc.)

Working hours:

40 hours a 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.